The House of Commons passed a motion (M-103) which isn’t a law. The full and complete text is below. Motions, as I am sure you know, are not laws. They don’t become laws. They are simply the House of Commons expressing an opinion on something. They have no force in law, and they are only voted on once in the House (unlike laws, which are voted on 3 times in the House of Commons, have committee debate, and then proceed to the Senate for 3 votes and committee debate as well). The police do not enforce motions, and they have no legal power. The motion is asking the House of Commons committee on Canadian Heritage to undertake a study. There is nothing in M-103 that speaks about free speech (see the full text below). In Canada, there are very few limits on free speech. For example, there are limits on hate speech – and there are limits such as not being able to yell “fire” in a crowded theatre. Also, even if there were, it would not have any legal effect. Motions aren’t laws. The writer of this email is deliberately misleading the readers. Free speech isn’t being walked-back, ended, or rescinded. There is nothing in the motion that would allow for persecution under the law. I hope this clears up any confusion and thanks for reaching out. Wayne Long MP Saint John-Rothesay