freedom of expression

10 Jan

Mississauga Resident Wins Court Battle Challenging City’s Lawn Height Rules

nishuthapar10 CommentsOntariofreedom of expression, Mississauga bylaw, weed control law

Ontario (Gaganjot Singh): A Mississauga homeowner has won a legal challenge against the city’s weed control bylaw, with the Ontario Superior Court ruling that parts of the regulation violate the constitutional right to freedom of expression. Wolf Ruck, whose uncut lawn in the Orchard Heights neighbourhood triggered the dispute, successfully argued that the bylaw restricting grass height to 20 centimetres and banning certain plants unjustly limited his ability to express environmental values through natural landscaping. While the court did not award him the $2.46 million in damages he sought, it struck down key provisions of the bylaw as unconstitutional. Ruck…

02 Mar

Taslima Nasreen Calls for Democracy and Secularism in Bangladesh

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsBangladesh democracy, freedom of expression, secularism, Taslima Nasreen

March 3, 2025 – Exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen has criticized the political situation in Bangladesh, stating that the country is suffering from a lack of democracy and freedom of expression. She urged for political change to restore democratic values and secularism. Call for Political Change Nasreen asserted that Bangladesh is currently devoid of democracy, making it crucial to bring about political reforms. She warned of the risks posed by extremist elements, stating, "There is no democracy there. So we want democracy... There should be change in Bangladesh, political changes are needed."She expressed concerns about the growing influence of Islamist…