Freedom of Speech vs. Hate Speech
The legal boundaries of expression in Canada and in digital spaces.
Key Questions
- 1Where should the line be drawn between free expression and protecting groups from harm?
- 2How do different countries define "hate speech"?
- 3Can social media companies be neutral arbiters of speech?
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