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Censorship in Canada

Freedom to read can never be taken for granted. Even in Canada, a free country by world standards, books and magazines are banned at the border. Books are removed from the shelves in Canadian libraries, schools and bookstores every day. Free speech on the Internet is under attack. Few of these stories make headlines, but they affect the right of Canadians to decide for themselves what they choose to read.


When the Censor Comes
This booklet, designed primarily for teachers, librarians and booksellers, offers basic information about dealing with would-be censors.

Challenged Books List
This selective list provides information on more than 100 books that have been challenged in Canada in recent years.

Case Studies on Book Challenges
We strive to keep accurate, up-to-date records of challenges to print materials in Canada. When a book is challenged in your school or community, use our case study form to let us know what happens.


See also: Censorship News

 

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"If we don't believe in freedom of expression for people we despise, we don't believe in it at all."

— Noam Chomsky (b. 1928), U.S. linguist and political analyst, speaking in a BBC television interview with John Pilger on The Late Show (1992)