NDP MP calls on elected officials to condemn the incendiary, anti-democratic language of Fox News personality « Canada’s NDP

January 31, 2023 at 4:00 am  Federal, Politics

OTTAWA – On Tuesday, the NDP Critic for Ethics, Matthew Green (Hamilton Centre), called on Members of Parliament from all parties to condemn right-wing Fox News personality Tucker Carlson’s on-air call for the United States Armed Forces to ‘liberate Canada.’

“That kind of language is exactly what lead to the failed violent Jan. 6 insurrection in Washington,” said Green. “Tucker’s brand of hate isn’t welcome in Canada and elected officials—regardless of their political party—have an obligation to call that out.”

Given the Jan. 6 attack on the American Capitol, Green says disinformation that fuels violence or undermines trust in democratic institutions must be taken seriously and categorically rejected. He will put forward a Unanimous Consent motion on Tuesday afternoon to establish a consensus from Canada’s Parliament that these incendiary remarks are unacceptable.

“Canadians don’t want divisive rhetoric becoming the norm here. Calling for a foreign military force to overthrow Canada’s democratically elected government is outrageous — whether it’s serious or bombastic, hollow threats — especially coming from a cable news network in the United States with millions of viewers,” said Green. “I hope that all Members of Parliament will stand together to say that this garbage won’t ever be tolerated or normalized in our country.”

View the full article from the original source

No conversations yet

Activity Stream

Sat, Apr 1, 2023 at 8:06 am - Doug Smith posted on their blog: Rabbit Island in March – Kamloops Trails
Thu, Mar 30, 2023 at 9:00 am - Doug Smith posted on their blog: Hiking the Silt Cliffs Triangle
Wed, Mar 29, 2023 at 5:35 pm - David Suzuki posted on their blog: Decisive climate action will bring a healthier, more prosperous future
Mon, Mar 27, 2023 at 8:56 am - Doug Smith posted on their blog: Dogwood Marshes to Hull Hill Snowshoe
Thu, Mar 23, 2023 at 8:52 am - Doug Smith posted on their blog: Tranquille to Kamloops Lake Bluffs
Wed, Mar 22, 2023 at 3:02 pm - David Suzuki posted on their blog: It’s not all about us!
Tue, Mar 21, 2023 at 8:29 am - Doug Smith posted on their blog: On a Mission Flats Hike
Sun, Mar 19, 2023 at 8:56 am - Doug Smith posted on their blog: Smelly Richard Hike – Kamloops Trails
Thu, Mar 16, 2023 at 11:51 am - David Suzuki posted on their blog: Protecting the high seas must be a high priority
Thu, Mar 16, 2023 at 9:00 am - Doug Smith posted on their blog: Around Batchelor Hill – Kamloops Trails
Full Stream