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

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
Barry W. Bussey
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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.

Barry W. Bussey
Barry W. Bussey
Author
Barry W. Bussey is a lawyer based in Ontario who has written numerous articles on law and religious themes as well as edited a number of books in these subject areas. “210° Celsius: 16 Ways the Truckers Ignited Canada for the Long Haul” is his first book written for the general public. He’s also the founder of First Freedoms Foundation (Canada).
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