James Turk
James Turk is the director of the Toronto Metropolitan University’s Centre for Free Expression, where he advocates for the protection of free speech and assembly rights. He expresses concern about the potential vagueness of proposed bubble-zone laws in Toronto that could limit protests at religious sites, arguing that while some regulations are necessary for safety, the essence of democracy involves tolerating disruptive behavior and ideas that may be uncomfortable.
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James Turk is the director of the Centre for Free Expression at Toronto Metropolitan University.
‘Parents’ rights’ groups gain ground in Canada amid Alberta book ban | Canada
United Kingdom· 2025-08-27
James Turk, director of the Centre for Free Expression at Toronto Metropolitan University, has commented on the revocation of Feucht’s permits.
MAGA-affiliated singer Sean Feucht denied permit for concert in West Kelowna, B.C.
Canada· 2025-08-21
James Turk called the city’s new bylaw 'absolutely terrible' and likely unconstitutional.
Toronto city council debates controversial ‘bubble zone’ bylaw prohibiting protests near schools, religious institutionsCanada· 2025-05-23
James Turk, director of the Toronto Metropolitan University’s Centre for Free Expression, said he supports bubble-zone laws that protect abortion clinics because they are minimally intrusive and precise.
Toronto City Council expected to vote on ‘bubble zone’ bylaw prohibiting protests near schools, religious institutionsCanada· 2025-05-02
