Professor Richard Moon comments on Colten Boushie case
In the five years since Colten Boushie’s death, there are no known cases of anyone being charged with any criminal offence over online comments about the case.
In the five years since Colten Boushie’s death, there are no known cases of anyone being charged with any criminal offence over online comments about the case.
— Published on Apr 5th, 2021
Professor Richard Moon commented on Ottawa's three-pronged response to the challenges (including online hate) that social media platforms and other online content providers pose to how media in Canada has been financed, regulated and policed in the past.
— Published on Mar 30th, 2021
In a National Post article, Professor Richard Moon commented on the case of an Alberta pastor who was jailed for holding services during COVID-19.
— Published on Mar 18th, 2021
During a Canadian Justice interview, Professor Richard Moon appeared as a freedom of expression expert to discuss politicians blocking Twitter users.
— Published on Mar 9th, 2021
According to a National Post article, federal legislation will see a new statutory definition of hate and could also see the reincarnation of a controversial hate speech law. The new definition, part of legislation aimed at tackling online hate content, will be based on previous court decisions and how the Supreme Court has defined hate, said Arif Virani, parliamentary secretary to Justice Minister David Lametti.
— Published on Mar 3rd, 2021
According to a CBC Windsor article, hateful vandalism on the office windows of Windsor's WE Trans Support agency has left staff feeling "disheartened," but serves as a reminder to them that there's more work to be done to encourage a change of heart in the region.
— Published on Feb 22nd, 2021
In a Toronto Star article, Professor Richard Moon commented on a York Region Paramedic Services investigation that is underway after several controversial comments were posted to social media from what appears to be a Twitter account of an employee.
— Published on Feb 10th, 2021
According to a Toronto Star article, a newly released document shows prosecutors in Saskatchewan weighed backlash and remorse felt by people accused of posting hateful online messages after the high-profile shooting death of a young Cree man.
— Published on Feb 10th, 2021
As the debate rages ahead of potential government action, Professor Richard Moon was quoted in a Toronto Star article about who should decide what you can’t say on social media.
— Published on Feb 1st, 2021
In a CNN article, Professor Richard Moon commented on America's defense of extremist speech following violence at the US Capitol.
— Published on Jan 26th, 2021