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On Episode 106, we explain why the proposed hate speech law C-9 really could lead to jail for your memes, we discuss whether the Liberals' proposed tough-on-crime legislation will be constitutional, and we talk about some shocking letters handed out to B.C. property owners.
Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:
- Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places)
- B.C. politicians hopeful after Ottawa promise of bail-reform bill (CBC News)
- Carney will introduce legislation next month to tighten bail system (Globe and Mail)
- Woman jailed for race hate post says she was political prisoner (BBC)
- Man jailed over racially aggravated posts (BBC)
- Maryport man jailed over racist online post (BBC)
- Police make 30 arrests a day for offensive online messages (The Times)
- Richmond property owners worried after First Nations land claim (Global News)
- Court Issues First-Ever Jail Sentence in Canada for Holocaust Denial (FSWC)
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