Topic: Arif Virani
The actions of Canadian officials, including Justice Minister Arif Virani, highlight a growing trend toward online censorship under the guise of protecting users from harm. Recent proposals, such as the controversial Online Harms Bill, threaten free expression by enabling government overreach and increased surveillance of digital communications. This situation raises significant concerns for those who value individual liberty and privacy in the face of state-sponsored censorship.
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Canada Eyes Revival of Online Censorship Bill
Civil liberties advocates warn that Ottawa’s “fresh look” could revive the most draconian elements of the shelved bill.
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Trudeau Minister Marco Mendicino Faces Censure Over Lies About Emergencies Act Invocation
Parliament debates censure for Mendicino as evidence undermines his justification for sweeping emergency powers during the Freedom Convoy protests.
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Canada Splits Online “Harms” Bill to Speed Up Controversial Censorship Push
Canada’s government splits controversial Online Harms Act to accelerate provisions on child safety, leaving “hate speech” elements for later debate.
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Big Tech Sponsors Event With Canadian Pro-Censorship Justice Minister Advocating Online Censorship
Canada’s justice minister, Arif Virani, proposes speech-restrictive legislation at an event backed by corporate sponsorship from Meta and AWS.
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Canadian Government Is Accused of Gaslighting Criticism of Its Online Censorship Bill As “Clickbait”
The government continues to ignore criticism.
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Pre-Crime: Canada’s Justice Minister Defends “Online Harms Bill” Powers To Place People Under House Arrest, Cut Internet Access
All as part of Canada’s new online censorship law.
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Canada’s Liberal Government Advances “Online Harms” Censorship Bill
Trudeau’s government wants new laws to censor online speech.