How did B.C.’s appeal court reach a different conclusion than Ontario’s in the Trinity Western case? By rejecting the principle of factional superiority ironically proposed in Orwell’s analysis of fascist dictatorships, “Animal Farm.” Ontario’s court approved a description of the Law Society’s historical mandate “ to remove all barriers to entry to the legal profession … [Read more…]
A news report last month described municipal officials in Quebec revoking the operating permit of a community centre because the centre refused to prohibit prayer by people gathering at the centre. Apparently this action was precipitated when inspectors found 20 people praying together in the building. And opponents of freedom slyly ask where do we … [Read more…]
When I read of the killing of innocents at the Quebec Grand Mosque, I thought of a conversation I recently had with a friend. My friend’s proposition was that religion had been responsible for more death and suffering in human history than any other cause. I replied that the desire for power, coupled with greed, … [Read more…]
I applaud the court challenges being launched across Canada in resistance to abuses of power by authorities bent on eliminating the basic freedoms of those who oppose them, and I hope every one of those court challenges succeeds. My belief is that it would be unwise to place our fate solely in the hands of … [Read more…]
As I write today, our American cousins are commemorating MLK Day, in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his courageous battle for equality of civil rights south of our border. From marches, through non-violent sit-ins and protests, powered by inspirational eloquence and undaunted perseverance, Dr. King and his followers moved concern for basic … [Read more…]
I recently had a conversation with someone who believes that assisting someone to take their life was a good thing to do in some circumstances. This is not an uncommon viewpoint in today’s Canada, if opinion polls are to be believed. My concern for her wasn’t focused on her belief that helping others to end … [Read more…]
The Democracy Defence Initiative is a national non-partisan, non-profit unincorporated association dedicated to empowering Canadians to resist the undeclared war on democratic freedoms being waged in Canada by authoritarian agencies which abuse their power to oppress those who dissent from their beliefs. Founded in Langley, B.C. in May, 2016, we now have over 500 supporters … [Read more…]
Here’s a copy of the letter of protest Democracy Defence Initiative delivered on November 30, 2016 to: The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario November 30, 2016 80 College Street, Toronto ON M5G 2E2 Dear Sirs/Mesdames In 1948 the wise leaders of the free world declared in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights that … [Read more…]
On November 30/16 we intend to hold a modest lunch-time demonstration at the Ontario Legislative Assembly in Toronto, followed by a short walk to deliver a letter of protest to the office of the College of Physicians and Surgeons for Ontario. Placards will be carried and leaflets will be handed out. Media will be invited. … [Read more…]
This week I was very encouraged by two attempts to rebut an article I authored on the importance to democracy of avoiding the dishonourable abandonment of election promises. It’s helpful to be aware of the tactics used by those who oppose our views. These attempted rebuttals illustrate the power of speaking the truth! First, these … [Read more…]