Censorship
The Issue
Censorship restricts what the public can see, read, hear and know. It happens when some people succeed in imposing their political or moral values on others by suppressing words, images, or ideas to which they object
Why It Matters
Freedom of expression rights are fragile and endangered by efforts of governments, special interest groups or individuals to impose their viewpoints by blocking access to that which they do not approve.
Our Work
The Centre for Free Expression upholds the freedom of the public to read, to hear, to see, to know and to think for themselves. We monitor censorship in Canada, and, through public education and advocacy, we promote free expression.
Resources
BPC Bulletin: New Book: Promenade en Enfer
July 23, 2019 - A new history of censorship has appeared: Pierrette Lafond’s Promenade en Enfer: Les livres à l'index de la bibliothèque historique du Séminaire de Québec.
BPC Bulletin: Federal Government Committee Publishes Its Report about Online Hatred
July 4, 2019 - In June 2019, the House Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights in Ottawa published a report about hateful expression on the Internet.
BPC Bulletin: Fear and Loathing in Young-Adult Publishing
June 21, 2019 - In the world of young-adult publishing, some fiction authors face barrages of abuse and threats — including death threats — on social media for their portrayals of minority characters and different cultures.
BPC Bulletin: Federal Government Committee Considers Hateful Expression on the Internet
June 12, 2019 - In Ottawa, a federal government committee is considering ways to stem the tide of hate propaganda and incitement to hatred on the Internet.
BPC Bulletin: The Christchurch Call to Action and Canada's Digital Charter
June 3, 2019 - The Canadian government is taking new steps to counter hate speech, misinformation and other threats on the Internet.
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