Empowering Arab Voices: A Q&A with Abdulrahman Matar
Abdulrahman Matar is a Syrian-born writer, journalist, poet and novelist. He is a member of PEN Canada’s Writers in Exile group, the Syrian writers’ Association, and the Writers’ Union of …
Tag: free expression matters
Nicaragua: End Crackdown on Free Press and Peaceful Protest
PEN is deeply concerned by the deteriorating climate for freedom of expression in Nicaragua.
PEN Canada Supports Repeal of Blasphemy Law
PEN Canada today announced its support for the federal government’s decision to repeal Section 296 (blasphemous libel) of the Canadian Criminal Code.
Free Expression Matters: Protests and Demonstrations
In this sixth instalment of Free Expression Matters, we look at how threats to the freedom of assembly can affect free speech.
Free Expression Matters: Hate Speech in Canada & Bill 59
In this fifth instalment we look at hate speech in Canada, and specifically how Québec’s proposed legislation, Bill 59, could impact free speech.
Free Expression Matters: Digital Privacy and Surveillance
In the fourth instalment of Free Expression Matters, we look at surveillance in the Canadian context and examine how the activities of government agencies can threaten the digital privacy of Canadians.
Free Expression Matters: Political Activity Audits
In this third instalment of Free Expression Matters we look at the Canada Revenue Agency’s practice of auditing charities for “political activity”.
Who Gets Left Out of Ontario’s Public Participation Act?
PEN Canada staff spoke to Phil Demers and Temara Brown about their ongoing struggles for their right to free expression.
Free Expression Matters: Public Servants & Government Policy
A briefing on public servants’ ability to critique federal policy in light of new directives from Canada’s freshly elected government.
Free Expression Matters: Defamation and SLAPP Suits in Canada
A briefing on defamation and SLAPP lawsuits in light of Ontario’s new Anti-SLAPP legislation.