I'm guessing they want to ban him rather than have him just leave before they can do anything about it.
Canada does not have free speech, and I would warn anyone that if they go there and speak publicly they run a high risk of being arrested. You (probably) wouldn't go into China and start some shit. I would avoid Canada as well. Obviously, Brits and Canada have their own thing that doesn't involve me; I'm just sayin.
update - he got released :
https://x.com/ezralevant/status/1805497078400901400
He has never been to Canada before - so what kind of immigration warrant was outstanding for him?
How many other immigrants are banned from leaving?
I'm guessing they want to ban him rather than have him just leave before they can do anything about it.
Canada does not have free speech, and I would warn anyone that if they go there and speak publicly they run a high risk of being arrested. You (probably) wouldn't go into China and start some shit. I would avoid Canada as well. Obviously, Brits and Canada have their own thing that doesn't involve me; I'm just sayin.
Unless you are a Hamas supporter. Then you have all the free speech and free property and free prayer space you want.
It ain't called Chinada for nothing.