The problem is that Canada has zero freedom of expression protections while simultaneously having added vague hate crime legislation to the federal Criminal Code allowing charges equivalent to felonies.
Canada and the rest of the Commonwealth countries are just a simulacrum of democracy. For all its faults, you can literally say anything you want to anyone in the US other than threaten violence, and government can't do anything about it.
Government censorship and criminalizing speech is one of the hallmarks of oppressive political regimes.
OK, I'm a racist. Was that supposed to make me feel bad, Canada?
Honestly, the word has lost all meaning since it's now defined as simply not ascribing to today's right think.
No, it's supposed to make you a persona non grata and effectively cut you off from employment and any government services.
The people's cultural revolution with Canadian characteristics.
The problem is that Canada has zero freedom of expression protections while simultaneously having added vague hate crime legislation to the federal Criminal Code allowing charges equivalent to felonies.
Canada and the rest of the Commonwealth countries are just a simulacrum of democracy. For all its faults, you can literally say anything you want to anyone in the US other than threaten violence, and government can't do anything about it.
Government censorship and criminalizing speech is one of the hallmarks of oppressive political regimes.
They can do lots about it.
They do have freedom of expression protections written on a piece of paper somewhere. But I guess those were just suggestions.
Yes. Try being an anti-racist by wearing blackface multiple times and hiring people based on their skin colour.
No, what will feel bad is the Truth and Justice Commisar putting a bullet in the back of your head.
it never had meaning.