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What do Jordan Peterson, Pierre Poilievre and Elon Musk have in common? None of them understands how free speech actually works — especially in Canada, writes columnist Max Fawcett.

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What do Jordan Peterson, Pierre Poilievre and Elon Musk have in common? None of them understands how free speech actually works — especially in Canada, writes columnist Max Fawcett.

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Jordan Peterson speaks to a crowd during a stop in Sherwood Park, Alta., in 2018. (Jason Franson / The Canadian Press files)
Jordan Peterson speaks to a crowd during a stop in Sherwood Park, Alta., in 2018. (Jason Franson / The Canadian Press files)
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