Free speech vs. hate speech in Canada

TORONTO, Jan. 9, 2012 /CNW/ - This coming Tuesday January 10^th, The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs will host a Town Hall debate in Toronto on the Canadian Human Rights Act's controversial Section 13, which prohibits Internet hate.

Nathalie Des Rosiers, General Counsel for the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, will argue for Section 13's repeal. Richard Warman, one of Canada's foremost human rights lawyers, will argue for its retention.

Event details:   

Date:                    Tuesday January 10th, 2012, 7:00 pm
Location:              George Ignatieff Theatre, 15 Devonshire Place, Toronto

Webcast: www.cija.ca/resources/webcast

Media registration required. Please contact Cindy, [email protected]/416-638-1991 ext. 5126