BC school cancels Brian Peckford’s talk on Charter rights

TNC: 'A British Columbia secondary school has cancelled a speech by former premier of Newfoundland Brian Peckford at the last minute.

'Peckford told True North that Ecole Ballenas Secondary in Parksville, BC, allegedly cited Peckford’s news presence and the potential for “someone asking the wrong question” before cancelling the event.

'“I live here in Parksville and was approached by a teacher at the school as to whether I would be willing to address the students concerning the Constitution, Charter of Rights and Freedoms,” said Peckford. “Of course, I jumped at the chance seeing I am doing several every week either in person or on Zoom.” '