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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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News March 15, 2023

CFE joins call for care in how feds address online harms

In a letter today to federal Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriquez, the Centre for Free Expression (CFE) joined twelve other internet policy, civil liberties, and human rights organizations in calling for caution and care in preparing legislation to address illegal and harmful online content in Canada.

Internet and Social Media

Policy Submission March 15, 2023

Joint submission to Heritage Minister regarding Online Safety Proposals

CFE and 12 other civil society organizations write Minister of Canadian Heritage outlining shared concerns and hopes for Canada’s upcoming online safety proposal.

Internet and Social Media

BPC Bulletin March 15, 2023

BPC Bulletin: Rewriting the Books of Roald Dahl and Ian Fleming

In recent weeks, journalists have reported publishers’ decisions to rewrite the works of James Bond author Ian Fleming and children’s author Roald Dahl. And some ecologists and biologists have suggested replacing certain scientific terms to make them less “harmful” to society. REPORTAGE Ian Fleming

Censorship

News March 15, 2023

13 civil society groups share core guiding principles for Canada’s upcoming online safety proposal

Best practices and red lines outlined to protect rights of Canadians

Internet and Social Media

Video May 3, 2023

Ethnic/Religious Nationalism & Academic Freedom: The Study of China

Panelists: Andrew Nathan, Meg Rithmire Moderator: Henry Reichman

Academic Freedom

Blog March 6, 2023

Indicting Deepfakes?: Why Gender-Based Violence Frameworks and Censorship aren’t the Only (or Best) Way to Respond to AI Generated Pornography

Recently, Twitch streamer Brandon “Atrioc” Ewing was caught accessing deepfake pornography of popular female Twitch streamers, including QTCinderella, Sweet Anita, Pokimane, and Maya Higa.

Lara Karaian

Internet and Social Media