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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...
Is Canada a Surveillance Society?
https://www.youtube.com/embed/4TfKQSnO2uU Dr. Bussey has appeared as a guest on another LeDrew Three Minute Interview. Watch his discussion with Stephen LeDrew on the chilling effects of government surveillance.
Dr. Bussey on the Three Minute Interview
https://www.youtube.com/embed/frPhNXtnGhk Bill 67 claims to be "antiracist," yet the ideas it promotes are, in fact, racist. CRT (critical race theory) stigmatizes or promotes certain groups, with little regard for individual responsibility or merit. If passed, the...
A Snitch Society: Barry W. Bussey on the LeDrew Three Minute Interview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHs0CqvaY34 First Freedoms President and CEO Barry W. Bussey has appeared on another "three minute interview" with Stephen LeDrew, who also recently joined Barry for a Freedom Feature conversation! In this video, the two discuss...
Dr. Bussey quoted in The Lawyer’s Daily
First Freedoms President and CEO, Dr. Barry W. Bussey, was interviewed following a BC Court of Appeal decision, Redmond v. British Columbia (Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development) 2022 BCCA 72. The plaintiff in the case, who described...
First Freedoms on the Emergencies Act
First Freedoms Foundation is pleased that Prime Minister Trudeau has revoked the use of the Emergencies Act. The Foundation welcomes this news, and applauds the government for making the right decision to end the unprecedented and unnecessary state of emergency in...
President and CEO Barry W. Bussey Signs Open Letter Against the Emergencies Act
More than thirty lawyers from across Canada have signed an open letter urging all Members of Parliament and Senators to reject the use of the Emergencies Act. The letter argues: The Emergencies Act is designed for use in rare circumstances. We do not believe that the...
Has Trudeau Crossed the Line?
The February 18, 2022, episode of the LeDrew Three Minute Interview with Stephen LeDrew features Dr. Barry W. Bussey discussing the Emergencies Act. Watch the conversation on YouTube. As Barry concludes, use your voice! Speak up to let your Members of Parliament know...
Barry Bussey featured by CCCC
What is the link between freedom of conscience and freedom of religion? Why does Dr. Bussey care so much about these fundamental freedoms, and what challenges do they face today? Read Barry's interview with Deina Warren, Director of Legal Affairs at the Canadian...
Dr. Bussey Featured on Faytene TV
First Freedoms President and CEO Barry W. Bussey recently appeared as a guest on the Faytene Show. The episode, released January 30, 2022, highlights several advocacy groups across the country. Click below to watch as Barry, Clay Farnsworth, and Nadene Ness share...
Dr. Bussey on It Is Written Canada
Dr. Barry W. Bussey recently appeared as a guest on It Is Written Canada with hosts Mike and Rene Lemon. https://rumble.com/embed/vrdk0y/?pub=vs2ia Watch as Barry explains some of the life experiences that have shaped his personal interest in freedom of conscience,...
Introducing First Freedoms Board Members
First Freedoms Foundation is pleased to introduce two board members, Robert Yeager and Jonathan Martin. Both bring considerable experience and insight and we have great confidence in their leadership. Based on opposite coasts, they also lend a truly national...