From http://canlii.ca/t/hq1lk
That's a little scary. I don't often say this, but when it comes to free speech, I think Canada needs to follow the American model more. No American judge would issue such an order.
Now, the Dad should probably have kept his kid photos and political rants separate. However, that's poor decision making, not something that should be illegal.
[66] The Court makes the following final order in regards to the use of social media by the Respondent: <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="lb-i" viewBox="0 0 1920 1408" width="0px" height="0px" />
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1. The Respondent may post photographs of the children on social media such as Facebook. However, he shall not post any comments regarding legal disputes, access issues to the children and/or derogatory comments made against the Applicant.
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1. The Respondent may post photographs of the children on social media such as Facebook. However, he shall not post any comments regarding legal disputes, access issues to the children and/or derogatory comments made against the Applicant.
Now, the Dad should probably have kept his kid photos and political rants separate. However, that's poor decision making, not something that should be illegal.
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