Former Quebec Premier Jean Charest, along with co-signatories, urged Canada's leaders to address increased incivility in public debate, linking the rise to social media.
Former Quebec Premier Jean Charest has called on Canada's leaders to promote civility, citing a rise in incivility across the country. In an open letter co-signed by former mayors, senators, artists, and businesspeople, Charest urges the political class to take concrete action to clean up public debate. The letter, published in The Globe and Mail, sparked strong reactions on social media. Charest attributes the increase in incivility to social media, which he believes has "set free" people's speech.
April 06, 2024
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