In Canada, it is now prohibited to talk about the benefits of gasoline and gas for cars, Law C-372. pic.twitter.com/guJJerlUVS
— Truthseeker (@Xx17965797N) March 6, 2024
Bill C-372 is stirring up a storm that’s leaving citizens questioning the bounds of expression. This Canadian bill, on the brink of becoming law, is raising eyebrows for taking an unconventional stance on the discussion around fossil fuels.
The crux of the matter? Bill C-372 aims to make it illegal to advertise or express anything positive about fossil fuels. Yes, you read that right – talking about gasoline and oil could land you in hot water, with potential consequences including two years of jail time and a hefty $500,000 fine.
This legislative move is fueling debates about free speech and the role of government in shaping public discourse. Critics argue that stifling positive conversations about fossil fuels seems counterintuitive in a country that has long been intertwined with the energy industry.
Some voices even go so far as to brand Canada as a “totalitarian state run by an unelected occupying force.” The contentious nature of this bill adds fuel to the fire of concerns about government overreach and its impact on individual freedoms.
Here is the bill,
www.parl.ca/DocumentViewer/en/44-1/bill/C-372/first-reading