Statistics are powerful. They illuminate unknown facts, shape policy decisions, and–when properly used–can even save lives. But when data is collected improperly, stripped of context, or massaged to fit preferred narratives, it stops reflecting reality and can have deadly consequences. During the pandemic, statistics related to COVID cases, COVID hospitalizations, and COVID deaths were repeatedly […] The post Epoch Times: The Dangers of False Statistics appeared first on Justice Centre ...| Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms
The Covid-era proved to be a test for free speech. In the face of supposed “misinformation,” Canadian politicians, public health officials, Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons, other professional regulatory bodies, and many regular Canadians showed their true stance on free speech. Many doctors, nurses, statisticians, and other professionals who dared to challenge the official Covid […] The post Western Standard: New report on ‘unexpected deaths’ reveals the cost of Covid-era censor...| Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms
In a free country, the public square should be accessible for everyone, not just for those who adhere to the “correct” or majority opinions. A private entity like a church or a business need not make space available for all comers, and can legitimately pick and choose. In contrast, a city cannot discriminate against the […] The post Epoch Times: Invoking ‘Safety and Security’ to Censor Freedom of Expression Is Unacceptable in a Free Society appeared first on Justice Centre for Const...| Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms
Chile had a functioning democracy until democratically elected President Salvador Allende was overthrown in a 1973 coup and replaced with military dictator Augusto Pinochet, who ruled for the next 17 years. Spain’s democracy collapsed into a civil war in 1936, after which no further elections were held until 1977. Germany had a functioning democracy in […] The post Western Standard: Neither freedom nor democracy is destined to live forever appeared first on Justice Centre for Constitution...| Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms