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 @8NRHQC6Liberalfrom Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

 @8M7TL4Cfrom Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

Should be free to say, but there should be consequences for speech that suggests terror/danger. Those who use hate speech depending on their use and content should potentially need mandatory education

 @9RQNPMRfrom Nova Scotia  answered…5mos5MO

It depends on the objective of the speech. If it is to increase hate and division in society then yes. If it just expressing an opinion then no.

 @9JWTCPTfrom Ontario  answered…11mos11MO

Yes, as long as it does not threaten violence... You shouldnt have to see it if you don't want to. Opt out options

 @mrmustacheofrom Quebec  answered…4yrs4Y

 @9V9N82Zfrom Nova Scotia  answered…3mos3MO

It ought to be measured by frequency and severity. A single comment shouldn’t result in legal consequences per se. but there needs to be a reasonable threshold stated.

 @9TKM3QWfrom Ontario  answered…3mos3MO

No, freedom of speech laws should only protect the right to criticize the government and groups in a civil respectful manner.

 @9HJBY7Tfrom Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

depends on what, since everyone perspective is difference and is different at what they stand for, so no

 @9HCP7QVfrom Alberta  answered…1yr1Y

Not only should it be protected, but all hate speech laws should be abolished. We have incitement, libel, and slander laws that sufficiently cover issues arising from speech.

 @9H64585answered…1yr1Y

Yes but shouldn’t threaten violence and the government cannot be trusted to define the boundaries without bias

 @9FNQCN7from Alberta  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, because than it's easier to address and correct misinformation and hateful ideologies.

 @9ZMKF7Hfrom New York  answered…1mo1MO

No, except for protection from criminal sanctions by the government. (i.e. no protections from critique by the government or private entities, nor from any filtering or sanctions by private entities or service providers)

 @9VJLT3Zfrom Alberta  answered…3mos3MO

Freedom of Speech does not mean Freedom of Consequence. Ultimately information should be free to flow.

 @9MKYHZ7from Alberta  answered…7mos7MO

No, organizing any public or online demonstration or movement supporting hate or violence towards a minority group should be banned, and committing an act of discrimination against a person or place should be punishable by jail time

 @9KFBDW3Conservativefrom Ontario  answered…10mos10MO

The boundaries of hate speech are too hard to define broadly so course of action must depend on context.

 @9HXL8D5from Alberta  answered…12mos12MO

We do not have freedom of speech in Canada, we have freedom of expression. Therefore this is irrelevant to Canadians.

 @9F5KMPVfrom Alberta  answered…1yr1Y

No, hate speech is harmful and discriminatory and should not be protected free speech should cover ability to criticize the government that's it.

 @9RCRJ4Ffrom Nova Scotia  answered…5mos5MO

Again, an odd question for Canada. You can say what you want as long as it isn’t a threat to another person or a threat of violence, and you are also allowed to experience the consequences of what you say.

 @9FQ2ZJYfrom Yukon Territory  answered…1yr1Y

No, Government shouldn't get to define hate speech. However, any speech that threatens physical harm or incites physical harm on any particluar person or group should be climinal offence.

 @9FQ2ZJYfrom Yukon Territory  answered…1yr1Y

Government shouldn't get to define hate speech. However, any speech that threatens physical harm or incites physical harm on any particluar person or group should be climinal offence.

 @9M5D622from Ontario  answered…8mos8MO

Yes, But more funds should be provided to education and mental health program in order to educated and provide more peaceful solutions in the first place.

 @8D4X4PWfrom Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, allow it. We should not be criminalizing people for hating people like minorities and LGBTQ+s.

 @8SYHRGPLiberalfrom Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

 @9CNLPYNfrom British Columbia  answered…1yr1Y

No, and the government should stay out of philosophical and religious issues all together.

 @965WGSDfrom British Columbia  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, because everyone will be offended by something, you can't regulate it, and hateful words should be and are seen more as taboo

 @95QY385from Alberta  answered…2yrs2Y

this guy in Britain taught his dog to be a nazi and got sued for hate speach or offensive material (it was specifically a joke) so I think they shouldn't have that much power when dealing with hate spech unless it's threatening or harassment.

 @92ZQ397from Ontario  answered…3yrs3Y

as long as you're not being a total **** or using religion to excuse it😍😍

 @92YKHH6from Alberta  answered…3yrs3Y

 @92MWQCFfrom British Columbia  answered…3yrs3Y

 @8ZXFX3Ffrom Ontario  answered…3yrs3Y

As long as all parties that are exposed to it have consented beforehand.

 @8Z47MQGfrom Ontario  answered…3yrs3Y

 @8YZCDBRNew Democraticfrom British Columbia  answered…3yrs3Y

Depends on the case. Hate speech that threatens others physically should be handled accordingly

 @8Y69998from British Columbia  answered…3yrs3Y

 @8XJ8R6Vfrom Ontario  answered…3yrs3Y

 @8WC5MFZPeople’sfrom Ontario  answered…3yrs3Y

NO! Hate speech is too subjective! Free speech for ALL! Call to Action is not speech, but all speech is a protected right!

 @8W6Q9G9from Quebec  answered…3yrs3Y

Somewhat, I know all the hate speech sometimes so STUPID and NON-SCENE, but it's their speech, just let them speak as long as they realize how stupid are they. I don't mind if it threatens violence lol.

 @8VWXDZSfrom British Columbia  answered…3yrs3Y

 @8VTS2BWfrom Alberta  answered…3yrs3Y

 @8VSL6WWNew Democraticfrom Ontario  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, it should be protected by the freedom of speech laws, but there should also be penalties under hate crimes

 @8VJB7QJfrom Ontario  answered…3yrs3Y

No, I think private companies should monitor what hate speech is being used and band users accordingly not the government

 @8VH22SVfrom Alberta  answered…3yrs3Y

Freedom of speech should be protected. The term "hate speech" can be taken very subjectively.

 @8VBY38Bfrom British Columbia  answered…3yrs3Y

yes but only because the definitions will constantly evolve and will be too difficult to police. we should regardless stand up for one another and discourage discrimination as we witness it.

 @8V7LPJXfrom Ontario  answered…3yrs3Y

The definition of hate speech could be the bible. The bible is not. Some see it other ways. Some things should be protected

 @8V6GHWQfrom Ontario  answered…3yrs3Y

 @Kerrnelfrom Ontario  answered…3yrs3Y

 @8V49CSWfrom Ontario  answered…3yrs3Y

 @8TZ48GPfrom Ontario  answered…3yrs3Y

Freedom of speech is often used when it is hate speech and most of the time it’s hate against already protected groups. The government needs to enforce the human rights codes and make sure that everyone is being TREATED EQUALLY AS HUMANS NOT AS DIRT.

 @8TY2FXBfrom British Columbia  answered…3yrs3Y

 @8TXZNKMfrom British Columbia  answered…3yrs3Y

No, but what constitutes as hate speech should be better defined. There's ignorance, and there's hate.

 @8TWV6HMfrom Quebec  answered…3yrs3Y

 @8TTGRBPfrom Prince Edward Island  answered…3yrs3Y

 @8TQTW27New Democraticfrom British Columbia  answered…3yrs3Y

Freedom of speech laws should protect people from being prosecuted over speech within the confines of personal settings. However, freedom of speech laws should not be used to give a platform to those expressing hateful views, or used to protect those promoting violence or blatant discrimination.

 @8TPYGYVfrom Ontario  answered…3yrs3Y

freedom of speech should be used to voice the opinions of the public, to not be prosecuted or judged for one saying however if the speech is being used to condemn other is hateful manner this should be allowed

 @8TG6NWWfrom Ontario  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech and the laws already in place if properly applied should alredy protect people from the same issues (this needs to be enforced).

 @8TD635GLiberalfrom Alberta  answered…4yrs4Y

Free speech is important, but hate speech against a specific group should not be allowed, the only thing about that, that should be done is some form of education and acceptance to whatever the hate speech is directed at.

 @8T452LXfrom Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

freedom of speech is designed to protect you from the government aresting you because you voice your opinion against them. Freedom of speech is not the ability to say what you want and get away with it.

 @8T42LDGfrom Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes people should say what they want to say regardless if it is classified as hate speech. That is freedom of speech and if we are restricted to what we can say or not say, that is censorship and not freedom.

 @8T3T55PConservativefrom Ontario  commented…4yrs4Y

I think the question is fuzy in that there are law restricting freedom of speech already. Like inciting violence or a call to action are crimes, but hate speech in general is used to restrict freedom of speech by arbitrary calling things hate speech like neo nazis. Either they directly incited violence or it’s free speech. If a nazi want to say stupid things they should be free to even though it’s wrong and stupid obviously

 @8SYPXJXfrom Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

As long as the victims have abilities to fight back RIGHT AWAY, hate speeches shouldn't be prohibited. But if victims in a specific situation that can't fight back, hate speecher should be punished by a lot.

 @8SHJPK4from British Columbia  answered…4yrs4Y

Hate speech shouldn't exist but we have a right to speak so as long as it isn't disrespectful and violent

 @8SH9LNKfrom Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

 @8SCNFDJGreenfrom Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

 @8S73DY8from Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

yes to a slight degree. there is a difference between hate speech and speech you hate

 @8RWM247from Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, as long as it does not threaten violence, and because I don't trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech.

 @8RM3N7Xfrom Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

Everyone has the right to say what they want, but they must be aware of the consequences they may suffer.

 @8R9F82Dfrom Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

Cancel Culture, a beautiful form of self regulation that results in people who commit hate speech are ostracized by society and they lose their jobs. Best part about it, doesn't require government regulation and is done entirely by societal powers. Better to use this than to legislate without clear boundaries and definitions of the word.

 @8R97F66from Alberta  answered…4yrs4Y

No, because this bring us to a draker point in our own history, we need to be looking to move forward, and making sure that we leave this world in good hands, and eliminate social issues.

 @8R854XRfrom Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

yes is someone makes a hate speech its your choice to agree or disagree and you also have to right to make a speech on why its not right and no one should follow them

 @8QZTFS3from Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

Freedom of speech is a pay it forward system. You must respect the free speach of others because if everyone does the same then your speach wont be stomped out

 @8QVYYDRfrom Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

I do not believe hate speech should be normalized, rather constructive criticism for anything.

 @8QF74GYfrom Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

No, because any speech that undermines the safety of others should not be protected under freedom of expression.

 @8QDY4PPfrom Saskatchewan  answered…4yrs4Y

No, but I don't trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech

 @8QB29MVfrom Prince Edward Island  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes it should be protected, however, that does not clear it from consequences.

 @8Q5X7HRfrom Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

Has to be more descriptive to what hate speech is. Everybody gets offended from anything.

 @8PYFGKYfrom Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

 @8PY95VJfrom Quebec  answered…4yrs4Y

 @OmegaStar713Conservativefrom Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, because anyone can say something is hateful when taken out of context. Especially atheists towards Christians.

 @8PV32S8Greenfrom Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

Freedom of speech needs to be justified as we have an influx of misinformation. Hate speech can be misconstrued in this day and age as we don't have the means to differentiate what is right and wrong anymore. We cannot punish people based on biases they have been raised with, we need to give them the opportunity to be properly informed and then make a proper judgement

 @8PSDLFZfrom Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, as long as it does not threaten violence or is blatantly incorrect

 @8PJMGYMfrom Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, Free speech for all means for ALL! Free speech should have societal consequences not governmental ones! The government cannot tell me what i can an cannot say!

 @8P3QP58from British Columbia  answered…4yrs4Y

 @8KG75SDfrom Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

 @8GRFR6Xfrom British Columbia  answered…4yrs4Y

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. But if people are being deliberately rude and mean by using hate speech there should be something that the victim can do to protect themselves.

 @8CRV6LZfrom Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

Depends on who's definition of hate speech. If I disagree and think that transpeople are exhibiting signs of body dysphoria or that it reinforces gender stereotypes is that considered hate some would also I think their shouldn't be legal consequences for speech just social ones.

 @8CR52T6from Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

 @mrmustacheofrom Quebec  answered…4yrs4Y

 @mrmustacheofrom Quebec  answered…4yrs4Y

 @9CBVDMHfrom Alberta  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but there should be consequences for actual threats of terror/violence

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