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Genuine democracy, advancement of knowledge, individual self-development, and social justice depend on a society in which freedom of expression and the right to know are a reality for everyone. The Centre for Free Expression works to advance these rights though public education, advocacy, law reform, research, advisory services, policy analysis, assistance to courts, and organizational collaborations.

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Video January 22, 2020

Is Privacy Possible in the proposed Sidewalk Toronto or any “Smart City”?

Panelists: Andrew Clement, Natasha Tusikov Moderator: Brenda McPhail

Internet and Social Media

Past Event February 11, 2020

CFE Film Series: The Great Hack

Directors: Karim Amer, Jehane Noujaim

Past Event January 14, 2020

CFE Film Series: Before The Flood

Director: Fisher Stevens

Blog December 16, 2019

Intellectual Freedom Debate: Why Meghan Murphy and Why Now?

In 2019, we seem to have crossed a professional threshold where discourse is still possible and ongoing but, like many other instances in our everyday lives, it is becoming politicized and polarized around rigid presumptions of someone’s opinion being right and the opposing viewpoint being wrong. There is no place for a middle ground discussion.

Richard Beaudry

Intellectual Freedom

News December 15, 2019

BPC Bulletin: Quebec's Court of Appeal Rules on Gabriel v. Ward (2)

News Reports and Commentary Selected by Franklin Carterof the Book and Periodical Council’s Freedom of Expression Committee In Quebec, the Court of Appeal has ruled on a dispute that pits a comedian’s freedom of expression against a singer’s freedom from discrimination.

Video December 3, 2019

Can your face be your undoing: The perils of facial recognition

Facial Recognition is becoming overwhelmingly prevalent. Being rolled out faster than rules and regulations can possibly keep up, the stakes are very high.

Privacy & Surveillance