The Freedom Feature Podcast - First Freedoms Foundation

Beat the censors, sign-up for our newsletter: https://firstfreedoms.ca/call_to_action_pages/stay_informed/ Tom Marazzo is a former Canadian military veteran and college professor turned activist and author. His book is called “The People’s Emergency Act: Freedom Convoy 2022.” In this interview with Barry Bussey, part 2, Tom and Barry discuss the importance of books being written by people involved...

Beat the censors, sign-up for our newsletter: https://firstfreedoms.ca/call_to_action_pages/stay_informed/ Tom Marazzo is a former Canadian military veteran and college professor turned activist and author. He has written a book called “The People’s Emergency Act.” In this interview with Barry Bussey, Tom reveals some of the content of the book including dispelling some myths and rumours about wha...

Beat the censors, sign-up for our newsletter: https://firstfreedoms.ca/call_to_action_pages/stay_informed/ Drones flying above, vandalism to property, people shouting angrily, police presence. While this may sound like a scene in an action film, this is what was happening in Aylmer, Ontario in 2020. The pandemic was on and government over-reach was in overdrive. In part 2 of his interview with Bar...

Beat the censors, sign-up for our newsletter: https://firstfreedoms.ca/call_to_action_pages/stay_informed/   In March of 2020, Canadian government officials were announcing to Canadians that two weeks would be needed to flatten the COVID curve. This sounded reasonable, and upon these announcements, Pastor Henry Hildebrandt of the Church of God complied with these orders. He shut down his church in...

Beat the censors, sign-up for our newsletter: https://firstfreedoms.ca/call_to_action_pages/stay_informed/   Last week, in part 1 of her interview with Barry, Frances spoke about actions and ideas that led to her being fired by her long-term employer, Mount Royal University. This week, in part 2 of the interview, Frances delves into some of the work by her and other researchers* that became scruti...

Beat the censors, sign-up for our newsletter: https://firstfreedoms.ca/call_to_action_pages/stay_informed/ In 2021, Frances Widdowson, PhD, was a professor at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta. Her specialtywas governmental indigenous policy. At around the same time Widdowson was having “personnel issues” at Mount Royal, a pro fessor at the University of Lethbridge invited her to deliver...

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 This is part two of a two-part interview with Marty Moore and Hatim Kheir. 
 In this discussion, these men discuss the impact of government restrictions on religious gatherings and how it took center stage. Highlighting the challenges posed by indoor and outdoor limitations, the Justice C...

Beat the censors, sign-up for our newsletter:  https://firstfreedoms.ca/call_to_action_pages/stay_informed/   This is part one of a two-part interview with Marty Moore and Hatim Kheir. In a time of unprecedented challenges, Marty Moore and Hatim Kheir continue to be defenders of constitutional rights through their work at the Justice Centre. As the weight of restrictions imposed by the provincial...

Beat the censors, sign-up for our newsletter:  https://firstfreedoms.ca/call_to_action_pages/stay_informed/ This is an interview with Hatim Kheir and Jojo Ruba, two passionate voices advocating for freedom of expression and the power of open dialogue. Hatim, a lawyer representing Free to Care's intervention in the Bill Whatcott case, tackled the controversial issues raised in the case. Hatim,...

Beat the censors, sign-up for our newsletter:  https://firstfreedoms.ca/call_to_action_pages/stay_informed/ This is part two of a two-part interview with Maggie Braun, the visionary behind "Gather 2030," a groundbreaking newsletter program that's more than just a collection of words – it's a blueprint of creative and positive strategies. Maggie believes in bringing people togethe...

Beat the censors, sign-up for our newsletter:  https://firstfreedoms.ca/call_to_action_pages/stay_informed/ This is part two of a two-part interview with Lauren Heuser, the founder of "Canadian Affairs," a newly launched digital newspaper for Canadian professionals and families. In this episode, Barry and Lauren discuss the Online News Act and its effect on digital news startups’ ability...

Beat the censors, sign-up for our newsletter:  https://firstfreedoms.ca/call_to_action_pages/stay_informed/ This is part one of a two-part interview with Maggie Braun, a passionate advocate who has never shied away from fighting for what she believes in.  From her early years being raised in Canada, Maggie's deep interest in society's workings has driven her. A lifelong environmental enthu...

Beat the censors, sign-up for our newsletter:  https://firstfreedoms.ca/call_to_action_pages/stay_informed/ This is part one of a two-part interview with Lauren Heuser, the distinguished woman behind "Canadian Affairs," a newly launched newspaper outlet. Originally from Manitoba, Lauren moved to Toronto to pursue her passion for law, but in 2015, she found herself drawn to journalism and...

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This is part two of a two-part interview with Curtis McManus, an author Curtis McManus, who skillfully navigates the complexities of our modern age. As we delve into the age of nihilism, McManus addresses the refusal to accept reality as it is offered. Revealing parallels to historical event...

Beat the censors, sign-up for our newsletter:  https://firstfreedoms.ca/call_to_action_pages/stay_informed/ This is part two of a two-part interview with Jason Kurz, a resilient individual who fearlessly stands up for his beliefs.  Even with having lost his job at Ontario Power Generation, Jason is unwavering in his decision not to take the vaccine, citing the rushed process and his firm belief in...

Beat the censors, sign-up for our newsletter:  https://firstfreedoms.ca/call_to_action_pages/stay_informed/ This is part two of a two-part interview with Gabrielle Bauer, author of "Blindsight is 2020," who delves into the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the younger generation in her insightful book. Gabrielle sheds light on how children's needs and lives can be often neg...

Beat the censors, sign-up for our newsletter: https://firstfreedoms.ca/call_to_action_pages/stay_informed/ In this captivating two-part interview, we dive into the life of Jason Kurz, a skilled electrician with exceptional expertise in nuclear-generating power. Renowned for his outstanding contributions, Jason's career took an unexpected turn when government mandates led to the loss of his job...

Beat the censors, sign-up for our newsletter:  https://firstfreedoms.ca/call_to_action_pages/stay_informed/   Mark Mercer is a dedicated member of the Society of Academic Freedom and Scholarship (SAFS), an organization with a 31-year history of advocating for academic freedom. Having served as SAFS president for 8 years, Mark's commitment to the organization is unwavering, and he envisions bei...

Beat the censors, sign-up for our newsletter:  https://firstfreedoms.ca/call_to_action_pages/stay_informed/ This is part two of a two-part interview with Michael Alexander, a highly respected Constitutional Lawyer who is at the forefront of the fight for freedom of expression. In recent developments, the government's enforcement of strict vaccine regulations has stirred controversy and raised...

Beat the censors, sign-up for our newsletter:  https://firstfreedoms.ca/call_to_action_pages/stay_informed/ This is part one of a two-part interview with Gabrielle Bauer, a health and medical writer based in Toronto.  Gabrielle challenges the notion that science should dictate our responses to its findings. In her thought-provoking book, "Blindsight is 2020," she emphasizes that science...

Beat the censors, sign-up for our newsletter: https://firstfreedoms.ca/call_to_action_pages/stay_informed/ This is part one of a two-part interview with Michael Alexander, a highly respected Constitutional Lawyer who is at the forefront of the fight for freedom of expression. With a roster of physician clients, Michael tirelessly advocates for their rights and challenges the status quo. Currently,...

Beat the censors, sign-up for our newsletter:  https://firstfreedoms.ca/call_to_action_pages/stay_informed/ This is part one of a two-part interview with author, Curtis McManus. Curtis discusses his book,  Clio’s Bastards  - which focuses on examining the discipline of history in Canadian universities as the point of entry for a much larger exploration of the intellectual, spiritual, and moral cri...

This is part one of a two part interview with lawyer, Lisa Bildy, about the recent Law Society of Ontario board elections. The board members are known as "benchers". There are some 53 benchers at the LSO.  8 are known as the "Lay Benchers"; 20 elected from Toronto lawyers; 20 elected among lawyers outside of Toronto; and 5 elected from paralegals across Ontario.    In 2019, the...

Beat the censors, sign-up for our newsletter: https://firstfreedoms.ca/call_to_action_pages/stay_informed/ Daniel Freiheit joins Barry for another interview on the current situation of freedom in Canada.  They begin their discussion on CPSO’s decision not to allow the public in its “public” deliberations.  The public is only allowed via the internet.  However, that means the in-person experience i...

Beat the censors, sign-up for our newsletter: https://firstfreedoms.ca/call_to_action_pages/stay_informed/ Litigation lawyer Michael Lesage has reason to be concerned about the time it takes to get a case through the Ontario Superior Court.  His career depends on court efficiency.  Indeed, everyone’s access to justice requires a court system that is in top shape.  Our rule of law requires it.  Our...