When Will Canadians Regain Their Freedom of Speech?
The Persecution of Terry Tremaine For Merely Speaking An Opinion ContinuesI know Terry Tremaine. I spoke with him by phone two days ago. He is an outstanding gentleman, a very thoughtful and generous person. He is humble and bright. He also has lost his career, his job, and his income. He has had his computer seized by the government. All of this, and much more punishment, for what? For doing anything to anyone? No. For doing anything to anyone's property? No. For what then? For having an opinion. That's all. And for speaking his opinion to like-minded friends.
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Motion served on Terry Tremaine alleges he posted anti-Semitic, racist material online in contravention of cease-and-desist order issued by Canadian Human Rights Tribunal A Regina mathematics professor with ultra-right leanings – Terry Tremaine – faces contempt of court charges for disobeying an order from the Canadian Human Rights Commission that he not post virulently racist material on the Internet.
A Federal Court of Canada motion served on Mr. Tremaine by the CHRC alleges that anti-Semitic, racist material posted on websites by Mr. Tremaine contravenes a 2007 cease-and-desist order issued by a Canadian Human Rights Tribunal.
Mr. Tremaine is the self-described head of the National Socialist Party of Canada – a far-right group which is viewed as a cousin of various white supremacist and neo-Nazi groups.
In addition to the contempt charge – which carries a penalty ranging from an unlimited fine to five years in prison – Mr. Tremaine is also facing a criminal charge for willfully promoting hatred.
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