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Charlie Kirk’s Enduring Legacy Lives On
Barry W. Bussey 9/11/2025|Updated: 9/15/2025 Commentary Charlie Kirk’s life and career were marked by a profound commitment to conservativism, free speech, and American patriotism, often sparking intense debate across political lines. Whatever one’s opinion of...
The Haters of Speech: Why Can’t We Tolerate Dissent?
9/19/2025|Updated: 9/19/2025 Barry W. Bussey Commentary Why does disagreement breed such vitriol? Why are some so willing to silence, even destroy, those who dare to utter words that challenge their worldview? History isn’t just a record of ideas clashing, but of...
Why the Advancement of Religion as a Charitable Purpose Must Be Preserved in Canada
Photo: Peace Tower, Ottawa, Canada, by Barry W. Bussey Commentary In recent months, Canadian lawmakers and policymakers have openly questioned fundamental assumptions about the role of religion in our society, particularly regarding its recognition as a charitable...
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AI & Humanity: Navigating the Future of Freedom and Identity – Interview with Bruce Pardy
https://rumble.com/embed/v6xcna2/?pub=vs2ia Beat the censors, sign-up for our newsletter: https://firstfreedoms.ca/call_to_action_pages/stay_informed/ In a discussion on "Freedom Feature," host Barry Bussey engages with guest Bruce Party about the implications of...
Hungary’s Secret to Resilience: Insights on Culture, Humility, and Defying the West – Interview with Dr. Calum Nicholson
https://rumble.com/embed/v6xc9d4/?pub=vs2ia Beat the censors, sign-up for our newsletter: https://firstfreedoms.ca/call_to_action_pages/stay_informed/ This interview is with Dr. Calum Nicholson, Director of Research at the Danube Institute in Budapest. Nicholson,...
Would Charlie Cancel His Haters? Interview With Michael Peabody
https://rumble.com/embed/v6wtdd8/?pub=vs2ia Beat the censors, sign-up for our newsletter: https://firstfreedoms.ca/call_to_action_pages/stay_informed/ This interview features Barry Bussey hosting Michael Peabody, a Southern California lawyer and religious freedom...
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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...
Canadian Journal of First Freedoms: Call for Papers
In 1968, then-Minister of Justice Pierre Trudeau opined that “A constitutional bill of rights in Canada would guarantee the fundamental freedoms of the individual from interference, whether federal or provincial. It would as well...