Authoritarians always try to stamp out Free Speech. You might think non-approved thoughts, if you can say things the government doesn't approve of. You might criticize the government. Rumble & Rebel News sue MP Saks & others for conspiring to violate free speech rights
The defendants are the government of Canada, Member of Canadian Parliament Ya’ara Saks, and other officials.
Specifically, the suit alleges that the defendants tried to scuttle the events, promoted as “Rumble Live” and “Rebel News Live” on May 10 & 11, 2024, by enforcing unjustifiable fees for security measures they knew were unnecessary and exorbitant. The gatherings were planned and held by the two companies after they entered into a lawful contract to rent a venue in North York, Ontario that typically hosts wedding receptions and other private events.
Freedom of information reports from the various police forces in the relevant jurisdiction indicate that there was no indication that there was going to be any disturbance. And there was none. All the usual suspects (ANTIFA, etc.) were at Toronto University protesting Israel and generally showing their sympathy of terrorists.
And the government was hostile to the events.
“I am wondering if you think there is any language within the lease agreement that would permit us to stop this event from happening,” wrote another. “Based on my review, I don’t think there is, but I would appreciate your opinion.”
When they determined that they couldn't stop speech they didn't like, they chose another tactic.
“The Defendants knew that there was no way for them to lawfully prevent the Event from proceeding,” the lawsuit alleges. “Nonetheless, they sought to, and did, interfere with the contractual relationship between Rebel News and the [venue], successfully pressuring the venue to impose the Unwarranted Costs on the Plaintiffs, contrary to the Agreement.”
I don't really expect them to make much headway. The courts will be hostile to free speech, that is just how things are in Canada.
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