From The Post Millennial: Rumble, Rebel News sue Canadian government over alleged free speech violations
Rumble Canada and Rebel News have filed a lawsuit against the Canadian government, MP Ya’ara Saks, and other officials, claiming the government tried to shut down two public events in 2024 that focused on free speech.
Filed in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the lawsuit says officials tried to block the events—called “Rumble Live” and “Rebel News Live”—because they did not agree with the political opinions of the speakers and guests. One of the featured speakers was Donald Trump Jr.
The event in question was basically charged a ransom of $40,000 Canadian for "extra security" even though there was no indication from police that extra security was required. The claim was "police are saying" unrest is on the horizon. Police were not saying that.
MP Ya’ara Saks posted on social media on May 10, 2024, that she opposed the event for political reasons. “My conservative opponent, Roman Baber, has been platformed by and interacted with Rebel News at every opportunity,” she wrote. “Rebel News is clearly supporting Roman Baber.”
More details. History of Rebel News and Ezra Levant having "trouble" with the Canadian government. The .gov in Canada doesn't like independent journalists. Most news "organizations" in Canada get funding from the government, and so mostly do what they are told to do. And report only on the stories that don't make the .gov look bad.
They are asking that the ransom be returned and that they get $250,000 in punitive damages so this doesn't happen again.
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