Lethbridge MP challenging federal government crackdown on COVID-19 misinformation

Is it right to launch a defence of COVID-19 misinformation? Lethbridge MP Rachael Harder is doing just that and her campaign is taking off. This has nothing to do with defending bad information about the virus sweeping the world. It’s all about defending freedom of speech. Harder is striking a chord with Canadians who disagree strongly with both the way the federal government is implementing the new law, and with the idea that government should have the final say on what Canadians can or cannot say.

Here’s the post that has been seen nearly 200,000 times in the 24 hours since it was first posted.

Your freedom is under attack!

On May 11th the Heritage Minister announced a government initiative to “combat false and misleading COVID-19 information.” AKA: censorship!

Listen to my reflections and take 1 minute to send 1 sentence to the Minister of Canadian Heritage, or give him a call:

[email protected]
514-522-1339

Your freedom is under attack! On May 11th the Heritage Minister announced a government initiative to “combat false and misleading COVID-19 information.” AKA: censorship! Listen to my reflections and take 1 minute to send 1 sentence to the Minister of Canadian Heritage, or give him a call:hon.steven.guilbeault@canada.ca 514-522-1339

Posted by Rachael Harder, MP on Tuesday, May 12, 2020

BREAKING:
BREAKING:The government is dictating what information you can and cannot access.No legislation was brought forward, no debate occurred with opposition parties, and yet the Liberals have decided to go ahead and start censoring "misinformation".
Posted by Rachael Harder, MP on Wednesday, May 13, 2020

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Published on June 4, 2020

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CALGARY — Police have charged a 26-year-old Calgary man in the death of a longtime chef during an attempted break-and-enter three months ago.

Anthony Archie Michel Christian is accused of second-degree murder and is to next appear in court on Monday.

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Investigators are hoping to talk to two people, Fritz Chiefmoon and Kiara Leather of Calgary, who are believed to have more information about the case.

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Decorated coach Melody Davidson leaves Hockey Canada, joins Own The Podium

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CALGARY — Decorated women’s hockey coach Melody Davidson has joined Own The Podium as a summer-sport adviser.

She coached the Canadian women’s hockey team to Olympic gold in both 2006 and 2010.

Davidson switched to a managerial role overseeing Canada to another gold medal in 2014 and a silver in 2018.

She then remained with Hockey Canada as women’s head scout while mentoring former player Gina Kingsbury to take over as director of national women’s teams.

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The 57-year-old from Oyen, Alta., also served as the International Ice Hockey Federation’s lead coaching mentor to improve the international women’s game following the 2010 Winter Olympics.

She’s been involved in women’s hockey for a quarter-century starting with the 1995 Canada Games, when she stood behind Alberta’s bench.

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