Temitope Oriola: Edmonton Police Commission's ban on public speakers overkill

The Edmonton Police Commission announced last month its decision to move meetings with the public online and ban public speakers for the remainder of 2026. The commission notes that “discourse surrounding the commission has moved far beyond legitimate criticism of the board, police governance or oversight. It has devolved into personal attacks, defamation, threats, and intimidation directed at commissioners, police service members, staff and other members of the public.” Read More