Ford's Defamation Lawsuit: A Test of Free Speech vs.
Hate Speech The Al Quds Outreach Committee Toronto has filed a defamation lawsuit against Premier Doug Ford, bringing to the forefront a long standing debate in Canada about free speech and hate speech.
The controversy surrounding the annual Al Quds Day rally, which Ford called "a breeding ground for hate and antisemitism," highlights how easily criticism can be misconstrued as libel.