Pro-Life Group’s Case Raises Critical Questions About the Limits of Free Speech in the Digital Age

The Ontario Court of Appeal in Toronto, in a file photo. The Canadian Press/Colin Perkel

Commentary

The Ontario Court of Appeal’s Aug. 2 decision in the case 40 Days for Life v. Dietrich struck a delicate balance between freedom of speech and the protection of individuals from harassment and harm when expressing their views. This case involved Brooke Dietrich, a pro-choice advocate, and the group 40 Days for Life, which advocates against abortion.