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EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 56 MIN

Police Showed Up At A Retired Military Judge's Door For Online Speech | Bill C-9 Is Already Here

from The Political Orphans · host Nico Lagan

A retired military judge and combat veteran received a visit from 2 Toronto police officers at his home last week for things he allegedly said online.He recorded the entire interaction.The charges? Harassing communications and 2 counts of failing to comply with probation.The problem? The officers told him there were grounds to arrest him but refused to tell him what those grounds were — this seems like a direct violation of Section 10(a) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms which requires police to inform you of the reasons for your arrest without delay.This is not a random citizen. This is a combat veteran and retired military judge who understands exactly what is happening and why it matters.Because this is not an isolated incident. Canadians are receiving police visits for social media posts. Bill C-9 just had a residential school denialism amendment added that carries up to 2 years in prison. In the UK 13,000 people a year are arrested for online speech.This is what Canada looks like when you let governments decide what you are allowed to say.🔥 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and CLICK THAT BELL to support independent media that doesn't take government handouts. Turn on notifications so you never miss a deep dive.🚨Got breaking news or guest suggestions? Contact: [email protected]🔴 LIVE Sunday–Thursday 7PM EST: youtube.com/@ThePoliticalOrphans

A retired military judge and combat veteran received a visit from 2 Toronto police officers at his home last week for things he allegedly said online.He recorded the entire interaction.The charges? Harassing communications and 2 counts of failing to comply with probation.The problem? The officers told him there were grounds to arrest him but refused to tell him what those grounds were — this seems like a direct violation of Section 10(a) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms which requires police to inform you of the reasons for your arrest without delay.This is not a random citizen. This is a combat veteran and retired military judge who understands exactly what is happening and why it matters.Because this is not an isolated incident. Canadians are receiving police visits for social media posts. Bill C-9 just had a residential school denialism amendment added that carries up to 2 years in prison. In the UK 13,000 people a year are arrested for online speech.This is what Canada looks like when you let governments decide what you are allowed to say.🔥 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and CLICK THAT BELL to support independent media that doesn't take government handouts. Turn on notifications so you never miss a deep dive.🚨Got breaking news or guest suggestions? Contact: [email protected]🔴 LIVE Sunday–Thursday 7PM EST: youtube.com/@ThePoliticalOrphans

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