Canada’s democracy under attack as MP harassment goes too far

In the face of harassment and intimidation, it’s no surprise MPs withdraw from interactions with citizens, damaging our democracy.

Citizens must protect democracy, too. Hanging the Canadian flag upside-down or flying a particularly disrespectful flag is an abuse of our hard-won freedoms, and ultimately a contempt of Canada and all Canadian citizens, writes Liberal MP John McKay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY LIBERAL MP JOHN MCKAY

June 7, 2024

In the previous year, the following incidents happened to Members of Parliament from all parties:

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