Tag: freedom of expression
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Cons: Federal Libs C-10 Bill Has Massive Potential for Abuse of Power
Ottawa, ON – The Hon. Erin O’Toole, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives and the Leader of the Official Opposition, issued the following statement calling on Justin Trudeau to withdraw Bill C-10: “In a democratic society, abuses of power and authority can and should be called out without fear of retribution. Social media has rapidly become the platform for…
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UNESCO Seeks To Open Markets For Global South Cultural Goods
Paris, 30 May – Experts, stakeholders and government representatives will examine ways to improve exports of cultural products from the Global South, reinforce cultural entrepreneurship and improve the status of artists during the biennial meeting of the signatories to UNESCO’s Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, at the Organization’s…
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Across The Arts Vulnerability Prevails And Here’s Why It’s An Asset
Just for a moment, think about all of the many career fields in the world. Now think about those that require a personal emotional investment as a matter of course. How many bankers make a regular practice of exposing their deepest insecurities to the world through their work? How many veterinarians routinely put on display…