Since 1978 the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal had a 100% conviction rate for cases brought before the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) under Section 13 of the Canadian Human Rights Act. This perfect conviction rate is hardly a surprise given that Tribunals rule that
“Truth” is no defence against prosecution
Speaking “Truth” is actually used as “proof” of your guilt and then as rationale for increased fines
Your “Intent” is no defense.
“Fair Comment” is no defense.
In fact, there is not a single legal defense allowed under Section 13! Makes it pretty darned easy to convict a person since they are not “permitted” to mount any defense at all. The mere fact the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal prosecuted them is deemed “evidence” of their guilt.
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[June 26, 2014] At midnight tonight, Canadians can breathe a little easier and speak their minds online, thanks to Bill C-304, which officially comes into ‘force’ on June 27, 2014 and repeals Section 13 of the Canadian “Human Rights” Act. Bill C-304 stripped the censorship powers from the ravenous censors at the Canadian “Human Rights” Commission who dragged hundreds of Canadian’s through a rigged Tribunal process – success guaranteed; a complete 100% conviction rate!