‘A direct attack on expression’: Canadian Civil Liberties Association says Ottawa’s bubble zone bylaw is part of worrying trend

AI Briefing

• – A lawyer for the Canadian Civil Liberties Association says Ottawa's bubble zone bylaw is part of a worrying trend that threatens free expression, as the bylaw restricts people from taking photos or videos in certain public areas.
• – The CCLA argues that the bylaw infringes on the right to freedom of expression and undermines the rights of citizens to document and report on public events.
• – The CCLA is calling on the city to revisit the bylaw and ensure that it does not disproportionately impact marginalized communities or stifle public discourse.