The Government of BC rejected a similar proclamation request, citing the fact the Criminal Code was under federal jurisdiction.
In June, the BC Humanist Association helped launch an official e-petition calling on the federal government to repeal Canada’s prohibition on blasphemous libel.
The petition closes for signatures on October 20, at which point the government will have 45 days to provide an official response.
International Blasphemy Rights Day is held every September 30 to commemorate the publishing of the Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons, which resulted in some religious believers around the world expressing their disapproval with violent protests, riots and in some cases, murder.
The day was started in 2009 by the US Center for Inquiry as part of its Campaign for Free Expression.
The full proclamation is below.
City of Victoria proclaims International Blasphemy Rights Day - British Columbia Humanist Association
In June, the BC Humanist Association helped launch an official e-petition calling on the federal government to repeal Canada’s prohibition on blasphemous libel.
The petition closes for signatures on October 20, at which point the government will have 45 days to provide an official response.
International Blasphemy Rights Day is held every September 30 to commemorate the publishing of the Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons, which resulted in some religious believers around the world expressing their disapproval with violent protests, riots and in some cases, murder.
The day was started in 2009 by the US Center for Inquiry as part of its Campaign for Free Expression.
The full proclamation is below.
City of Victoria proclaims International Blasphemy Rights Day - British Columbia Humanist Association