We cover four subjects, starting with an update on the City of Calgary and its latest bylaw to curtail free expression. Then we talk about Bill C-11, an attempt by the federal government to gain control over speech on the internet using the CRTC. From there we move on to the subject of de-banking to try and determine if there are any rights violations. We finish with a discussion of 15-minute cities and their potential to limit mobility.

Community Services Report to Regular Meeting of Council: Public Behaviour Bylaw 54M2006

CBC, Mar 13, 2023: Lawyer says proposed Calgary bylaw following drag event protests is 'problematic'

Globe and Mail, Mar 7, 2023: Heritage Minister rejects key C-11 amendment, puts himself on potential collision course with Senators

Paula Simons in The National Post, Jun 15, 2022: We cannot fight hate by criminalizing speech, no matter how vile

Michael Geist, Mar 8, 2023: Government Rejection of Key Senate Bill C-11 Amendment Reveals Its True Intent: Retain Power to Regulate User Content

True North, Mar 8, 2023: Liberals reject online user content protections for Bill C-11

Dr. Pennsylvania Adams on Twitter, Mar 8, 2023: "BMO has debanked me..."

Mondaq, Dec 4, 2020: United States: Proposed Rule Addresses "De-Banking" And Politically Driven Lending Practices

The Post Millennial, Mar 1, 2023: Canadian trans shop teacher with massive prosthetic breasts no longer teaching at school

Reddit discussion, Mar 5, 2023: DYSTOPIAN UPDATE: In China's 15 minute cities you need a face scan to go back to your home. You need to do a face scan to LEAVE your neighbourhood zone as well

Kristin Take in The Hill, Feb 2, 2022: Coming soon: Climate lockdowns?

ITV, Mar 9, 2023: Vandals sabotage controversial pollution cameras meant to police Sadiq Khan's ULEZ zone

CTV News, Feb 26, 2023: How '15-minute cities' turned into an international conspiracy theory

Toronto Star, Mar 7, 2023: How 15-Minute City fears came to Canada — and how one politician is trying to walk people through them

Theme Music "Carpay Diem" by Dave Stevens

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