Why is Canada censoring the news that reaches its public? I thought it loves "Freedom of speech"

Details: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WmnLaRwMhM

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_News_International_vs._Wikimedia_Foundation

The Wikimedia Foundation – the nonprofit which hosts the servers, but does not write the content – has suspended access to the page covering a dispute. Obviously, you cannot read the Wikipedia article to find out more, so please refer to Google (for background on the dispute) and this comment from co-founder Jimmy Wales (explaining why the Foundation took this unprecedented step).

The TL;DR is that ANI is suing the Foundation for defamation and an Indian court ordered that the page documenting the lawsuit itself be taken down. The Foundation complied to preserve their right to appeal, but this is only intended as a temporary measure.

NOTE: You can see the original Wikipedia article here: https://archive.is/qKmUU

NOTE: This post was copied (with a few edits) from https://www.reddit.com/r/wikipedia/comments/1ga38dl/in_an_unprecedented_move_the_wikimedia_foundation/, a Reddit post by u/House_Blaster, however I am concerned about the possibility of the Wikipedia subreddit removing it, so I copied it here instead of crossposting.

Hi, I work for an antiracist news org called The Emancipator and want to share that we have an online event coming up on Sunday, Oct. 27 about the fight against book bans — we'll be talking about the state of censorship and teaching the strategies and solutions to fight back!

Here's more info:

Join us for a powerful online gathering of activists, educators, and intellectual freedom advocates united in the fight against book banning. Hear from those fighting book bans throughout the nation! We’ll have strategies and tactics for protecting our right to read, as well as expert perspectives on the connections between book banning, racism, and the deliberate suppression of diverse perspectives.

Event Highlights:

• Special Guest: Bestselling author and historian Ibram X. Kendi, whose own works have faced significant censorship, kicks off our event with insights on the importance of literary freedom.
• Community Discussion: Hear from parent advocates, student leaders, and community organizers actively engaged in protecting access to books and ideas in their communities.
• Practical Solutions: Learn actionable strategies to combat censorship efforts in schools and public libraries across the country.

Event Details:

• Date: Sunday, October 27, 2024
• Time: 5 - 6pm ET
• Livestream link: bit.ly/howtofightbookbans
• Cost: FREE!

This event is presented by The Emancipator in partnership with PEN America and Banned Books Week.

Don't miss this chance to arm yourself with the knowledge and tools needed to stand up against book banning in your community. Whether you're a concerned citizen, educator, student, or seasoned activist, this national convening will equip you with the resources to make a difference.

RSVP and Submit a Question:

Sign up now to secure your spot in this critical conversation! Have a question or want to share strategies and success stories from your own community? Submit them here!

Join us for a powerful online gathering of activists, educators, and intellectual freedom advocates united in the fight against book banning. Hear from those fighting book bans throughout the nation! We’ll have strategies and tactics for protecting our right to read, as well as expert perspectives on the connections between book banning, racism, and the deliberate suppression of diverse perspectives.

Event Highlights:

• Special Guest: Bestselling author and historian Ibram X. Kendi, whose own works have faced significant censorship, kicks off our event with insights on the importance of literary freedom.
• Community Discussion: Hear from parent advocates, student leaders, and community organizers actively engaged in protecting access to books and ideas in their communities.
• Practical Solutions: Learn actionable strategies to combat censorship efforts in schools and public libraries across the country.

Event Details:

• Date: Sunday, October 27, 2024
• Time: 5 - 6pm ET
• Livestream link: bit.ly/howtofightbookbans
• Cost: FREE!

This event is presented by The Emancipator in partnership with PEN America and Banned Books Week.

Don't miss this chance to arm yourself with the knowledge and tools needed to stand up against book banning in your community. Whether you're a concerned citizen, educator, student, or seasoned activist, this national convening will equip you with the resources to make a difference.

RSVP and Submit a Question:

Sign up now to secure your spot in this critical conversation! Have a question or want to share strategies and success stories from your own community? Submit them here!

Censorship has come a long way from governments just banning books or blocking websites. Today, it’s way more complex and subtle. It’s not just governments—tech giants, algorithms, and content policies are shaping what we see and don’t see. It’s like an invisible hand deciding which opinions get traction and which ones get buried under layers of irrelevant content.

What’s even scarier is that a lot of censorship happens without us realizing it. Ever noticed a post that just… disappears? Or content that suddenly seems impossible to find? That’s the modern form of censorship at play. Posts aren’t necessarily deleted—they’re deprioritized or labeled by algorithms, making them practically invisible. And the worst part is, there’s no single entity to blame—it’s a combination of tech companies, governments, and even the automated systems designed to “improve” our browsing experience.

So, what is the solution?

• Leverage Decentralized Platforms: Using platforms that don’t rely on a single authority to control content can break the monopoly. Decentralized systems distribute power, making it harder for any one group to censor information.

• Push for Transparency: If we can understand how algorithms work and why certain posts are flagged, we can start holding platforms accountable. Right now, it’s like trying to fight an invisible enemy.

• Support Independent Projects: There are emerging platforms that focus on community-driven governance, allowing users to have more say in what’s allowed or not. It’s not a perfect solution, but it’s a start.

• Community Oversight: Instead of having platforms make all the decisions, why not let communities decide what’s appropriate through voting or decentralized governance models?

It’s crazy how censorship has evolved, but we don’t have to just accept it. I recently stumbled across this project called Olas Protocol that got me thinking more deeply about it. They’re trying to build a decentralized system for sharing information where no one entity can decide what’s visible or not. It’s a refreshing take on tackling these problems head-on.