Exploring the tensions between censorship and free speech

In-Person & Online
Monday, Sep 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM  - 5:00 PM EDT 
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Event Details

Exploring the tensions between censorship and free speech
This panel focuses on issues relating to free speech, hate speech laws, and freedom of expression in and beyond university environments. It brings significant attention to the wealth and poverty of free speech, to university conduct under the rubric of expanding freedom of expression, and to matters concerning the banning of symbols, emblems, flags, uniforms, and insignia under hate speech laws.

https://uwaterloo.ca/faculty-planning-policy/speaker-series

Speakers

Dr. Honor Brabazon
St. Jerome's University, University of Waterloo
Associate Professor
Dr. Allyson Lunny
York University
Associate Professor
Dr. Alexie Tcheuyap
University of Waterloo
Dean, Professor
Dr. Shana MacDonald (Moderator)
University of Waterloo
Associate Professor

Location

Engineering 7 (E7) - MBET Classroom, E7-2324
200 University Avenue West Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1 CA
Also Available Online
Instructions will be sent out via email after registration.

Tickets

Type
Price
General Admission - In Person
Free
General Admission - Livestream
Free

Organizer Details

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University of Waterloo

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