‘The freedom of the internet in Canada is at stake’ | Marty Moore

In this segment from The Really Big Show, the discussion features an in-depth interview with Marty Moore, a constitutional litigator from the Justice Center for Constitutional Freedoms (JCCF). The conversation centers on a sweeping wave of federal legislation—specifically Bills C-22, C-9, C-34, and C-36—which Moore argues represents an unprecedented, coordinated assault on the privacy and free expression of Canadians. Key Discussion Points 1. The Backdoor Surveillance of Bill C-22: Moore breaks down how Bill C-22 introduces data-scraping and metadata retention mandates that force tech companies to compromise end-to-end encrypted platforms like Signal. He highlights Section 15 of the bill, which keeps these government orders mandatorily secret, effectively allowing the state to pick corporate winners and losers in the digital space behind closed doors. 2. The Erosion of Free Speech and Anonymity: The dialogue explores how Bill C-22 interfaces with other legislation to strip away online anonymity, making it easier for the state to target political dissent under the guise of policing "hate speech." Moore notes that Bill C-9 removed long-standing criminal code defenses for the good-faith discussion of religious texts, demonstrating the government’s hyper-focus on regulating thought and speech during a severe economic recession. 3. Digital ID and Government Overreach under Bill C-34: Moore slams the mandatory age-verification provisions of Bill C-34. He explains that while the bill is marketed as a benevolent tool to protect children, it essentially positioned the government as the default "parent" of the internet. This legislation forces every adult citizen to submit highly sensitive biometric data or facial recognition scans to go online, laying the structural groundwork for a mandatory digital ID system mirroring China’s authoritarian model. 4. Institutional Capture and Judicial Oversight: The interview touches upon institutional bias, examining the funding structure of mainstream media and past allegations of bias against Supreme Court Chief Justice Richard Wagner regarding the Freedom Convoy. Despite these concerns, Moore urges Canadians not to give up on the legal system, citing key court victories where independent judges forcefully checked government overreach. 5. The segment concludes with a call to action, encouraging viewers to remain vigilant, lobby their elected representatives, and support constitutional defense organizations like the JCCF at jccf.ca. Like, Share, Subscribe and ring the notification bell. Help us reach a bigger audience to counter the narratives being fed to Canadians from the state broadcaster. If you like what we do.. Visit TheReallyBigShow.ca and consider contributing to our work