did you know it's against the law for government accounts and government officials to block you on government-funded accounts or accounts that they use for government activities, including their personal accounts if they're using them in any way to discuss matters of the public? did you know you could even fippa request all the dms?
the winnipeg tourism board blocked me after i started asking them questions. this is the email i just sent to them. maybe you should send an email and ask yourself why a publicly funded agency is blocking media and a citizen from accessing them?
hey wtb,
i am writing to formally address a serious concern regarding your organization’s decision to block me on TikTok. as a government-funded entity, your social media accounts fall under the category of public communication platforms and are subject to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. this includes section 2(b), which protects freedom of expression and access to government information.
numerous legal precedents, both in Canada and internationally, have affirmed that when a public institution blocks a citizen from engaging with or accessing publicly funded social media content, it may constitute a violation of their charter rights—particularly when no lawful justification has been provided.
i am requesting a formal explanation for the block and whether this action was the result of an internal policy, a specific directive, or a rogue employee acting outside their mandate. if this was done in error or without proper oversight, i am asking that the block be immediately reversed.
furthermore, i would like to request an opportunity to sit down with your office for an interview to discuss these matters publicly. this would allow you to clarify your stance and demonstrate your commitment to transparency, accountability, and the rights of all winnipeg citizens.
please respond within 10 business days. failure to do so may result in escalation to the appropriate legal channels.
thanks,
chriscrond