Dear Supporters of the First Freedoms Foundation,
As we reflect on the activities and impact of our organization in 2024, we are grateful for your continued support and commitment to preserving and promoting fundamental freedoms in Canada. This year has been marked by significant discussions and developments surrounding free speech, individual rights, and the responsibilities we share as citizens. Through a diverse range of platforms—including op-ed pieces, interviews, and public lectures—we have engaged with pressing issues that resonate deeply within our society.
In our collective efforts, we highlighted pivotal moments such as the Federal Court’s ruling on the Trudeau government’s invocation of the Emergencies Act, which affirmed the serious encroachment on constitutional rights. Our interviews and discussions explored the implications of this decision within the context of the Trucker Convoy and the broader landscape of Canadian democracy. Additionally, we tackled critical legislation like Bill C-63, raising awareness about the potential threats to free speech and open dialogue in our digital age. The conversations sparked this year have not only underscored the challenges we face but have also inspired a renewed commitment among Canadians to champion the principles of freedom and justice.
As we move into 2025, we remain dedicated to fostering awareness and dialogue on these essential topics. Together, we can ensure that the values we hold dear continue to flourish. Thank you for standing with us in this important work. Here is a list of some of our work during this last year:
Jordan Peterson’s Free Speech Battle Aug 18 Barry W. Bussey
Pro-Life Group’s Case Raises Critical Questions About the Limits of Free Speech in the Digital Age Aug 20 Barry W. Bussey
Online Harms Act Would Kill Dialogue and Free Speech, Not Encourage It Mar 22 Barry W. Bussey
Politicization of Supreme Court of Canada Started Long Before ‘Woman’ Dustup Mar 15 Barry W. Bussey
The Day the Rule of Law in Canada Failed, and the Day It Almost Did Jan 24 Barry W. Bussey
Three Minute Interview with Stephen LeDrew
What Impact Will The Trucker Convoy Have On Canada? The Trucker Convoy is being viewed as more legitimate by many Canadians, now that the Federal Court has adjudged that the Trudeau Government acted illegally by imposing the Emergencies Act. Will we see any change, or lasting impact, as a result of the protest? Barry Bussey is with the First Freedom’s Foundation – he joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss this for Three Minutes.
Did The Trucker Convoy Change The Political Landscape In Canada? The recent Federal Court decision might change some peoples’ opinion of the Trucker’s convoy, since it decided that the Trudeau Government imposition of the Emergencies Act was an egregious violation of constitutional rights. Will the convoy, the protest, or this ruling have any long-standing impact on Canada? Barry Bussey is with the First Freedoms Foundation – he authored the book entitled “210 Degrees Celsius”- an analysis about the convoy and protest. He joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss this for Three Minutes.
It’s Official – Trudeau Acted Illegally Using The Emergencies Act Against The Truckers A ruling from Federal Court Justice Richard Mosley has declared that Justin Trudeau’s use of the Emergencies Act was a serious infringement of constitutional rights. This is vindication in the face of the mainstream media that painted the protesters in an unfavourable light – some media funded by the PMO went so far as to paint them as Nazi’s. Barry Bussey is with the First Freedom’s Foundation, and he joins Stephen LeDrew to explain this important decision.
Lessons For Living TV with Bill Santos
Freedom’s Responsibilities 2hr 11 min A discussion on the intersection of Christian beliefs/values and Government laws and rules
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD! BILL C-63 Dr. Barry Bussey discussed the proposed Online Harms Act, BillC-63
One Law For All! A frank discussion on the recent Federal Court decision on the invocation of the Emergencies Act – with Dr. Barry Bussey!
FAYTENE TV
April 2, 2024 Online Harms Act C-63
Barry is interviewed on Faytene TV on Bill C-63
FREEDOM FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Jan 11, 2024 Rediscovering Our National Identity – Jason James
“We’ve reached a point where our institutions have lost all credibility. . . . It’s us now. . . . We have to look to our peers for insight and some idea of the direction in which we’re heading.” – Jason James
Jan 22, 2024 Empowering Canadians Engage in Democracy – Eva Chipiuk Pt 1
“Canadians were so united in their cause that no matter what the challenge was, they came together and figured out how they were going to help.” – Eva Chipiuk
Jan 31, 2024 Learning the Lessons of the Past – Eva Chipiuk Pt 2
As long as you’re abiding by the law, challenging the government is a healthy…
Feb 6, 2024 The Civil Public Square: A Solution? – Os Guiness
“If we go woke, that’s the end of the American republic. That’s the end of genuine Canadian and English democracy….” – Os Guiness
Feb 15, 2024 A Pivotal Moment in Canadian History – Gordon Magill
Barry is interviewed by Canadian expat trucker, writer and podcaster, Gordon Magill. Both men attended the freedom convoy in Ottawa two years ago; both describe it as a spiritual event. For Barry, the convoy was a reaction of Canadians to refuse to have their bodily autonomy taken away from them by the State.
Feb 27, 2024 We Have Failed to Understand Our Own History – Tom Marazzo
“The POEC was a farce for the simple reason that it was never even discussed about why the convoy went to Ottawa.” – Tom Marazzo
April 8, 2024 National Citizens’ Inquiry and the State of Canada – Ken Drysdale
“If your citizenry can’t rely on getting a fair and even judgement in a court regardless of their standing in society . . . then you’ve left them with the choice of being violent . . . .” – Ken Drysdale
April 15, 2024 National Citizens’ Inquiry: Lessons Learned – Ken Drysdale
“. . . they became a mindless, accepting horde and that’s what happened in Canada. . . . That was the level of hate and fear that the government on purpose cultivated in the Canadian people.” – Ken Drysdale
April 23, 2024 The Spiritual State of Canada – Ken Drysdale
“We are so addicted; we are so taken over by our comforts.” – Ken Drysdale. In this final part of their discussion, Barry W. Bussey and guest Ken Drysdale, Commissioner of the National Citizens’ Inquiry, take a philosophical look at why so many Canadians bowed to the will of the government during the Covid-19 pandemic.
May 15, 2024 CRTC Diversity Questionnaire: A Sign of Things to Come-Lee Harding
“So many things that are actually designed for our subversion—they require a group of people to believe that it’s the moral thing to do.” – Lee Harding
May 21, 2024 We Are Crap to These Elites – Lee Harding
“This is not the first rodeo for the cosmic powers that be.” – Lee Harding, Freelance Journalist. Many of us recognize a continual loss of our freedoms, yet many might be unaware that the current agenda for a world state led by oligarchs is not something new. Freelance journalist Lee Harding tells host Barry W. Bussey about two eye-opening books that reveal a history of elite rule.
June 11, 2024 Be Vigilant – Daniel Freiheit
Toronto lawyer and frequent contributor on Twitter (X.com) Daniel Freiheit shares with Barry the recent projects that he is involved in – including some wins for clients dealing with the ArriveCan charges, his comments of what is developing in British Columbia, his dealing with a multitude of issues that just keep coming day after day.
August 27, 2024 Roughshod Over Doctors’ Conscience Rights – Rebecca Vachon
Rebecca Vachon recently wrote an op-ed on the importance of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia taking seriously the conscientious objection of doctors and Dalhousie medical students forcing physicians to make “effective referrals” for procedures that violate their consciences – like medical assistance in dying (MAID).
August 31, 2024 The Cynicism of Politics – Greg Wycliffe
Canadians need to embrace the cynicism of politics, according to Greg Wycliffe.
September 8, 2024 Canadian MAiD Deaths Sykrocket in Just Six Years – Rebecca Vachon
In less than a decade, euthanasia has gone from being a rare exception — as was originally intended – to a routine cause of death in Canada, sometimes with same-day service for assessment and provision.
September 15, 2024 Save Free Speech – Greg Wycliffe
Greg Wycliffe tells Barry about the importance of free speech and his efforts to fight against Bill C-63.
October 6, 2024 Government & Media Don’t Own Truth – Donna LaFramboise
Donna is writing a book telling the stories of the truckers and what happened at that rally. In other words, she is writing the truth that government and media refuse to tell.
October 13, 2024 2024 Diefenbaker Lecture Interview – Dr. Julie Ponesse
Barry sits down for a few minutes with Dr. Julie Ponesse to discuss some of the themes that she will be presenting for the 2024 Diefenbaker Lecture.
October 28, 2024 War in Israel: The Complexity of Religion & Politics – Rabbi Darryl Weinberg and Tom Marazzo
In this podcast these two men were very forthright in their opinions about this very complex subject.
November 2, 2024 Ben Spicer’s Victory At Court – Monick Grenier
It is not until you read the transcript of Justice Timothy Lipson’s oral decision on August 2, 2024, that you get to understand the extent to which Benjamin Spicer’s Charter rights were so violated.
November 9, 2024 Who Is Behind CANUCKLAW.CA? James Kitchen and Alexandra Moore
Barry is joined with lawyer James Kitchen and non-lawyer Alexandra Moore to discuss the Canuck Law Website. CanuckLaw.ca has garnered a lot of enemies in recent years. Why?
November 16, 2024 Thank-you Truckers! – Donna LaFramboise
November 24, 2024 Spotting Scam Lawsuits – James Kitchen and Alexandra Moore
Barry is joined with lawyer James Kitchen and non-lawyer Alexandra Moore to discuss the Canuck Law Website’s “A Beginner’s Guide To Spotting Scam Lawsuits.”
November 25, 2024 The Blessings of Canada – Daniyal Jafri
His family had no money, but they worked hard. Daniyal took whatever jobs he could to get through school. He is now an engineering graduate and loving his career choice. More than that he loves his adopted country – Canada.
November 30, 2024 Peckford’s Picks Pt 1 – Rt. Hon. Brian Peckford
In this episode, Peckford delves into Dr. Aaron Kheriaty’s book, The New Abnormal: The Rise of the Biomedical Security State, and Dr. Victor Davis Hanson’s recent publication, The End of Everything: How Wars Descend into Annihilation.
December 8, 2024 Dr. Mark Trozzi Case Update – Interview with Michael Alexander
The implications of this case lead to chilling effects on open discourse within the medical community, where dissenters might fear repercussions for voicing differing opinions based on their interpretations of scientific evidence.
December 14, 2024 Peckford’s Picks Pt 2 – Rt Hon. Brian Peckford
In this episode, they delve into Dr. Jonathan Turley’s “The Indispensable Right” and the anonymously written “Turtles All The Way Down: Vaccine Science and Myth.”
December 22, 2024 Courts and the Deference To Experts – Michael Alexander
Mr. Alexander talk about the recent trend in the judiciary that defers more and more to the “experts” and thereby many Charter rights of the individuals are being thwarted. This trend cries out for serious reflection on how best to protect basic freedoms.
2024 RAND DEBATE
April 5, 2024 2024 Rand Debate
Professors David Haskill (taking the side of the “conservative” and Bruce Pardy “taking the side of the “classical liberal” debate on “Virtue vs. Freedom”.
2024 GARDEN PARTY
Our special guests this year including Tom Marazzo, who gave a very important address on the state of freedom in Canada and shared his experience during the Freedom Convoy 2022
And the Duketow family who provided our entertainment:
August 5, 2024 Highlights of 2024 First Freedoms Garden Party
2024 DIEFENBAKER LECTURE
Dr. Julie Ponesse gave the 2024 Diefenbaker Lecture which was warmly received.
“What I’d like to do tonight is to tell you a story. A story that takes us to the heights of human ingenuity and the depths of civilizational collapse. It’s a story that takes us through history, literature, social psychology, philosophy, and even some theology. It’s a story that starts from the idea that we need to understand the past, not through the lens of what has been done to us, but as the first step towards our future we can make and not be forced into, a step toward our humanity rather than a turning away from it.
November 11, 2024 – delivered by Dr. Julie Ponesse
The text of Dr. Julie Ponesse’s lecture is here.
BOOK PUBLISHED
Author(s): Barry W. Bussey, Angus J. L. Menuge
ISBN: 9780433530282
Publication Date: March 27, 2024
