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Josh Dehaas: B.C. realtor defends his free speech against intrusive regulatory body

This is a small win for free expression, but it could easily have gone the other way

A British Columbia regulator has withdrawn a caution letter sent to a realtor, accusing him of engaging in professional misconduct for posting his political opinions on social media. This decision ought to be a reminder to professionals across the country that, although they do need to be careful when they offer their opinions, they do not give up their free speech entirely when they join a profession.

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On June 22, the B.C. Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) sent Corbin Chivers a caution letter in response to two posts he made on Instagram. In the letter, the BCFSA called Chivers’ comments “polarizing,” “inflammatory” and “discriminatory,” and cautioned that his words could bring the real estate industry into disrepute. It suggested Chivers could be disciplined if he made more such posts in the future. This was a clear attempt to censor him.

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