"As Blacklock’s Reporter noted, Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen from Kingston was calling for the government to make sure information on the Internet was accurate, citing the coronavirus pandemic as the reason we need to act."
@brianlilley via @TheTorontoSun
torontosun.com/opinion/column…
@brianlilley via @TheTorontoSun
torontosun.com/opinion/column…
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@MarkGerretsen #LPC Kingston and the Islands continues:
“The surge of online misinformation regarding COVID-19 has been termed an ‘infodemic’ by the WHO,” Gerretsen said. “While we know that physical distancing is important to keep Canadians safe, ...
@MarkGerretsen #LPC Kingston and the Islands continues:
“The surge of online misinformation regarding COVID-19 has been termed an ‘infodemic’ by the WHO,” Gerretsen said. “While we know that physical distancing is important to keep Canadians safe, ...
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we must also be mindful of the importance of sharing reliable, trustworthy information.”
While Mr. GERRETSEN may have hit a political "funny bone" with those «last 13 words», simply for their irony ... BUT, in all seriousness,our fundamental freedoms are NOT a laughing matter.
we must also be mindful of the importance of sharing reliable, trustworthy information.”
While Mr. GERRETSEN may have hit a political "funny bone" with those «last 13 words», simply for their irony ... BUT, in all seriousness,our fundamental freedoms are NOT a laughing matter.
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The term 'infodemic' was coined in 2013 in relation to the flood of information accompanying the SARS outbreak. It is of course a blend of 'information' and 'epidemic'.
Who determines what is a fact?
Mr. GERRETSEN posits that ultimately it is (his Liberal) government.
The term 'infodemic' was coined in 2013 in relation to the flood of information accompanying the SARS outbreak. It is of course a blend of 'information' and 'epidemic'.
Who determines what is a fact?
Mr. GERRETSEN posits that ultimately it is (his Liberal) government.
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"Thankfully" [my pleasantry], he and his #Liberal colleagues are only too ready to don the mantle of 'Arbiter of Truth'.
LILLEY op-ed continues with GERRETSEN:
"Another reason Gerretsen cited for the government needing to weed out bad info on the Internet was democracy ...
"Thankfully" [my pleasantry], he and his #Liberal colleagues are only too ready to don the mantle of 'Arbiter of Truth'.
LILLEY op-ed continues with GERRETSEN:
"Another reason Gerretsen cited for the government needing to weed out bad info on the Internet was democracy ...
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“Malicious actors are, right now, attempting to erode democratic institutions through the spread of malicious falsehoods that create confusion,sow division and cause harm,” Gerretsen said.
ENTER Saint Mark, dragon slayer. 🐉[trumpet fanfare]
(apologies to Apostle of same name)
“Malicious actors are, right now, attempting to erode democratic institutions through the spread of malicious falsehoods that create confusion,sow division and cause harm,” Gerretsen said.
ENTER Saint Mark, dragon slayer. 🐉[trumpet fanfare]
(apologies to Apostle of same name)
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One can sense a palpable 'upper case' urgency in his inclusion of 'Right Now' - and with it the underscoring of message.
Our gallant & chivalrous knight of the Most Sacred Order of St. Justin - dutifully wrapped in robes of democracy (properly issued by the @liberal_party
One can sense a palpable 'upper case' urgency in his inclusion of 'Right Now' - and with it the underscoring of message.
Our gallant & chivalrous knight of the Most Sacred Order of St. Justin - dutifully wrapped in robes of democracy (properly issued by the @liberal_party
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Quartermaster General @markhollandlib (aka Chief Government Whip) - fancy themselves unassailable on this noble quest. Of course, Mr. GERRETSEN hails from a known "Safe Liberal" riding and is impervious to blowback. It makes good sense he carry this standard onto battlefield.
Quartermaster General @markhollandlib (aka Chief Government Whip) - fancy themselves unassailable on this noble quest. Of course, Mr. GERRETSEN hails from a known "Safe Liberal" riding and is impervious to blowback. It makes good sense he carry this standard onto battlefield.
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ALAS! @brianlilley lets loose the ONE and ONLY arrow capable of piercing the thick artifice of this Liberal knavery. In conclusion, Mr. LILLEY makes a weighty and powerfully persuasive point:
ALAS! @brianlilley lets loose the ONE and ONLY arrow capable of piercing the thick artifice of this Liberal knavery. In conclusion, Mr. LILLEY makes a weighty and powerfully persuasive point:
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"We have laws in place to deal with libel, slander or hate speech. These laws are tightly structured and rightly have a high legal bar."
I couldn’t say it better myself, so I won’t.
"We have laws in place to deal with libel, slander or hate speech. These laws are tightly structured and rightly have a high legal bar."
I couldn’t say it better myself, so I won’t.
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Charter of Rights and Freedoms - Section 2(b) is abundantly clear and most sufficient.
AND, when questions arise - as will happen in a #democracy - Canadians have properly constituted courts who are the true "triers of fact'.
We DO NOT need a government - regardless of
Charter of Rights and Freedoms - Section 2(b) is abundantly clear and most sufficient.
AND, when questions arise - as will happen in a #democracy - Canadians have properly constituted courts who are the true "triers of fact'.
We DO NOT need a government - regardless of
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party affiliation - to interpose or even worse, usurp.
@mindingottawa @liberal_party #COVID19 #coronavirus #WHO #law #Censorship #PPC #cdnpoli #YGK
party affiliation - to interpose or even worse, usurp.
@mindingottawa @liberal_party #COVID19 #coronavirus #WHO #law #Censorship #PPC #cdnpoli #YGK
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