If you are concerned about human rights tribunals and the erosion of free expression in Canada in the wake of the recent Barry Neufeld case, please sign the petition below. Once a sufficient number of signatures are collected, we will present the list to all provincial legislatures and Parliament. Your personal information will not be disclosed on our website, but your name will be included in the formal petition that is delivered.
Bold political action is necessary to begin to restore our fundamental freedoms, and politicians need to know they have citizen support. Thank you for supporting this campaign.
Petition to Abolish Human Rights Tribunals in Canada
To: Members of Parliament and Provincial Legislators
We, the undersigned, call for the immediate abolishment of human rights tribunals and commissions across Canada, or such significant reform as necessary to remove any restraint on free expression. Recent cases have confirmed that these bodies, originally intended to protect basic human rights, have become instruments for enforcing ideological conformity and punishing dissent, particularly regarding matters of gender ideology.
Key Concerns:
- Suppression of Free Speech: The case of Barry Neufeld, a former school board trustee, illustrates how tribunals now punish individuals for expressing views contrary to gender ideology. Neufeld was ordered to pay $750,000 to LGBTQ teachers for bluntly criticizing the SOGI 123 curriculum, a decision that serves as a warning to others that they can be financially ruined for their speech.
- Expansion of “Discrimination” and “Hate Speech”: This decision has broadened the definition of discrimination to include criticism of ideas, not just denial of services or employment. This shift empowers bureaucrats to enforce progressive dogma and penalize legitimate public debate.
- Erosion of Democratic Accountability: Elected officials, whose role is to challenge policies and represent constituents, are now subject to tribunal edicts about what they can say on matters of legitimate public debate and policy. This undermines democratic processes and silences critical voices.
- Erosion of Trust: Our politicized human rights regimes protect favoured groups and ideas, making universal human rights an illusion. The expansive interpretation of “hate speech” and “discrimination” is selectively applied, eroding trust in the fairness of these institutions.
Our Demand:
We urge government leaders to abolish human rights tribunals and commissions, or legislate such significant reform as necessary to remove any restraint on free expression. Only bold reform will restore genuine free expression and democratic accountability in Canada. We call on politicians to act with courage and uphold the fundamental freedoms that define our country.
NOTE: We accept entries from Canadians with legitimate email addresses, and we will send you a ‘thank you’ confirmation once you have signed this petition. Your personal information will not be disclosed on our website, but your name will be included in the formal petition, alongside your postcode.
