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A blog on the legal, political, and social concerns related to our first freedoms
The Ides of March and Bill C‑9
A Line Canadians Cannot Afford to Cross The irony of the Roman senators assassinating Julius Caesar on March 15, 44 BC, was that their attempt to save the Republic from tyranny triggered the very outcome they feared: an empire ruled by one dictator after another....
When disagreement becomes ‘hate,’ democracy is at risk
The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal’s reasoning stretches hate‑speech law beyond Whatcott—and puts lawful dissent at risk. February 28, 2026 Canadian hate‑speech law rests on a delicate but essential balance: it must protect vulnerable groups from genuine...
Euthanasia and the Forgotten Rights of Religious Hospitals
Canada’s expanding regime of euthanasia, euphemistically known as Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) has forced an uncomfortable question into the open: must religious hospitals participate in practices that violate their deepest moral convictions, simply because the...
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A Review of The Ides Of March and Bill C-9 Article
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Bring Roger Home – Interview with Roger Foley
https://rumble.com/v74vcww-bring-roger-home-interview-with-roger-foley.html Beat the censors, sign-up for our newsletter: https://firstfreedoms.ca/call_to_action_pages/stay_informed/ In this episode of Freedom Feature, host Barry Bussey speaks with Roger Foley, a...
People Deserve Better Than Death – Interview With Amanda Achtman
https://rumble.com/embed/v73ydwq/?pub=vs2ia Beat the censors, sign-up for our newsletter: https://firstfreedoms.ca/call_to_action_pages/stay_informed/ In this episode of Freedom Featured, host Barry Bussey speaks with Amanda Ackman, founder of Dying to Meet You, about...
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Why It Is Critical for Freedom in Canada That Bill C-9 Not Be Passed
Barry W. Bussey[1] January 14, 2026 Executive Summary Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act, sparked significant debate in the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, with witnesses and external observers raising profound concerns about the Bill’s...
Budget Implications on Religious Organizations in Canada Submitted to: Department of Finance Canada90 Elgin StreetOttawa, ONK1A 0G5 BY EMAIL: yourbudget-votrebudget@fin.gc.ca Submitted by: Barry W. Bussey, PhD. President & CEO First Freedoms Foundation Suite 101,...
2024 Year End Report
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...