OBA Constitutional, Civil Liberties and Human Rights Law / Municipal Law PROGRAM
Original Program Date: May 8, 2019

What constitutes free speech continues to evolve in our emerging post-truth society. Contentious public gatherings and protests, as well as provocative advertising on municipal busses and billboards, strain our understanding of free speech limits today and challenge municipal authorities responsible for administering community standards. Join our expert panel as they explore the relevant law and recent court decisions, and their broader implications regarding the regulation of free speech in municipal public spaces. The discussion will cover current, and often debated issues including: who gets to define what are reasonable limits on free expression; when is the line crossed into “hateful” speech; the obligation of the municipality to ensure hate-free public spaces under constitutional law; and, the role of municipal authorities in regulating activities in the public sphere (from advertising to demonstrations) – all of these topics will be open for discussion.

Register now for this timely program.

PROGRAM CHAIRS

Nadia Chandra, Assistant Town Solicitor, Town of Oakville
Morgana Kellythorne, College of Physicians & Surgeons of Ontario

PROGRAM SPEAKERS

Professor Richard Moon, Professor of Law, University of Windsor
Kim Mullin, Wood Bull LLP
Aynsley Anderson, Assistant Solicitor, City of London