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Is the Canadian Human Rights Commission anti-free speech?

Is the Canadian Human Rights Commission anti-free speech?

  • Yes

    Votes: 3 75.0%

  • No

    Votes: 1 25.0%
  • Total voters
    4
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The Canadian Human Rights Commission attempts to protect minorities from being oppressed by hate speech. However, some people are critical of it saying that it violates free speech rights. What do you think?

Since many here are not Canadian, I'm including some links in case you're not familiar with the CHRC.

Canadian Human Rights Commission - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Canadian 'Human Rights Commission' Fines Comedian $15,000 for Insulting Audience Member | The Weekly Standard

Canadian Human Rights Commission Goes After Free Speech :: Hudson New York

Canadian Human Rights Commission Special Report 1/3 - YouTube

Human rights tribunals not fair

Warman, The Censor, After More Victims
 
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