Not Reserving Judgment

Carney plans to CENSOR AI & social media. The biggest threat to free speech threat in decades?

June 11, 2026·45 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

In Episode 137, we explain why the Carney government's plan to regulate artificial intelligence and social media may be the biggest threat to free speech in decades. Plus, Ontario’s Court of Appeal overturns ruling that found a law blocking animal activists from farms violated free speech.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Bill C-34, the Safe Social Media Act, Explained (TheCCF.ca)Safe Social Media Act Animal Justice v. Ontario (Attorney General), 2026 ONCA 380 (CanLii)Alberta town orders removal of pro-separation billboard, calling it a 'nuisance' (CBC News)Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn, with help from Alexander Surgenor.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

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