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Podcast: Resuming Debate
Episode: Episode 19: Expert Panel on C-257 and Political Discrimination
Description: I have put forward Bill C-257. This bill would add political belief and activity as protected categories against discrimination. It would prevent people from being fired or denied service because of their political views.
To discuss this issue, I am joined this week by three prominent legal experts, with wide ranging perspectives.
Paul Champ is a practicing lawyer with significant experience dealing with cases involving the Canadian Human Rights Act.
Dr. Bruce Pardy is the executive director of Rights Probe and professor of law at Queen's University.
Dr. Dwight Newman is...