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“The OCLA takes a vigorous and highly principled approach to defending free speech rights, which is an approach that is sorely needed in Canada today.”
– John Carpay,
President, Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms
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“I am very pleased to learn of the Ontario Civil Liberties Association, and wish it the greatest success in its work, which could not be more timely and urgent as elementary civil rights, including freedom of speech, are under attack in much of the world, not excluding the more free and democratic societies.”
– Noam Chomsky,
Institute Professor (Emeritus), MIT
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“In my view, CCLA and BCCLA are quite tame and subservient to the system. The OCLA has a great role to play in defending civil liberty for all.”
– Douglas H. Christie,
Barrister, Soliciter, and Notary Public
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“All subjects including religion and politics should be open to discussion and critical debate. There is a real need for an organization like the Ontario Civil Liberties Association to support free speech and to support the rights of individuals to challenge the conventions of today so that we can have a brighter tomorrow.”
– Edward C. Corrigan,
Barrister and Solicitor,
Certified Specialist in Citizenship, Immigration, and Refugee Protection,
Elected representative to London, Ontario City Council (2000-2003)
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“There are few things more important than free speech. I am delighted that the Ontario Civil Liberties Association is there to protect this very precious right.”
– Fred Litwin,
President, Free Thinking Film Society,
Author of the GayandRight blog
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“Freedom of expression is our most fundamental and most precious freedom. It has been under attack in Canada for years. The Ontario Civil Liberties Association has taken a position on freedom of expression that is both courageous and principled. The OCLA now stands alone and its position should be supported by all Canadians who cherish democracy and freedom.”
– Robert I. Martin,
Professor of Law (Emeritus), Western University,
Author of Free Expression in Canada: www.stairwaypress.com
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“At every point in history it has been accurate to say, “Freedom of expression is a vital issue — especially now.” Today we need activist free speech to stop corporate values from replacing democratic values in the minds of workers and students. With the Ontario Civil Liberties Association, at last we have an organization with the courage to take a public stand whenever civil liberties are threatened.”
– Jeff Schmidt,
Author of Disciplined Minds
