The political optics around the arrest of Rebel News employee | Power & Politics

The Mounties are facing criticism for arresting Rebel News personality David Menzies as Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland arrived at an event Monday. Charges were later dropped after police found 'no credible security threat,' York Regional Police say. The Power Panel weighs in on the political optics of the arrest.
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[@giannibravo347]

Harassment ? The only harassment was by the RCMP and police. The women who can't handle questions from a reporter should not be in politics.

[@hitone4319]

Remember who appointed her, in the first place. Defund CBC jokers, Canadians deserve better news coverage!

[@pc1604]

My sentiments exactly, in a Democratic country politicians should expect confrontations like that from journalists. Canada is no longer a Democratic but a Communistic country. Political leaders are not Elected anymore but rather Selected .

[@maxsordi]

@@hitone4319 CBC liars must be jailed

[@hal7ter]

She loves the power she has to confiscate people's bank accounts!

[@maureyrca]

If a woman chooses to take a high profile job, do they get a free pass from being accountable just because of their gender? I thought males and females were equal?!!

[@irvingzisman8949]

But some animals are more equal than others

[@PeterFrew-o8d]

Why did the panelist “gender assume “?? Who’s your say she doesn’t identify as a male??

[@JPs-q1o]

Men and women are only equal when it's beneficial for women.

[@kdmerse]

Canada for gods sake wake up to the tyranny of these so security forces of RCMP and York Regional the most bruttle of all security details in the country.

[@thomasbest8599]

You thought ? You’re giving yourself too much credit

[@MickeyMichaels348]

Absolutely disgraceful behaviour by the police. It doesn't matter which side of the political spectrum you are on, freedom of the press and the right to hold politicians accountable is a cornerstone of any democracy.

[@bluesbrother2383]

Ya, like he purposely wasn't being a confrontational doucher

[@jeremyphoenix1366]

Canada isn't a democracy. It's a dictatorship.

[@matrix5062]

Was...!

[@kingkoi6542]

​@@bluesbrother2383So we should arrest you for that KZbin Comment?

[@mentalphilanthropist35]

​@@bluesbrother2383That's illegal? No, it is not but using the cops as a political tool is.

[@steph4050]

A police officer framing someone into a crime he did not commit ... on camera. Imagine what this bully does to people when there are no cameras around. This man need to be FIRED. Period.

[@brianbagnall3029]

He won't be. When citizens break the law, they go to jail. When cops break the law, they get promoted.

[@edwardhawrylak2777]

Yes he should be fired

[@sergioeeo]

agreed, he is clearly the one who steps into the journalist, he went looking for it. The cop should've been interrogated and an enquiry set up to establish if this was done on orders (and it was wasn't it) and whose

[@pritpaldhaliwal6509]

This policeman was likely just "following orders". Those who pay his salary dictate his behavior. This does not appear to be a Free Land.

[@arnoldschmidt2753]

And charged for several abusive behaviors which stains all those members of the RCMP and other law enforcement agencies. His obvious actions have now put huge targets on the backs of every police officer in Canada. And he should be sued for 2 million CDN dollars and be banned from ever holding any position in law enforcement, security companies throughout Canada. And 2 years in jail . Is that a bit harsh ? Well consider what the average citizen would be facing if the roles were reversed .

[@The_Macaroon]

Anyone arrested by that cop should be lodging an appeal as he is clearly a liar. No assault, false arrest.

[@jameshunter5485]

Judging by the panelists obfuscations and avoidance of what actually happened I am appalled that Canadians would tolerate this.

[@robbf5960]

Agree. You have to wonder how many times this cop has previously manufactured a (false) arrest. Lucky for Menzies this was recorded and hit the news. This cop has no credibility and anyone previously arrested and convicted based on his testimony should file an appeal.

[@lesliewilliam3777]

And he refused to identify himself. All he said was "I am a police officer and you are arrested." Scary....and intolerable.

[@johnc.8298]

It was a setup.

[@lesliewilliam3777]

@@johnc.8298 Could very well be.

[@patmcgaha8120]

I’m a retired LEO from Louisiana and this kind of officer makes me sick. The officer assaulted the citizen - reporter. He deserves suspension at a minimum.

[@deboraboylen7132]

Never happen in Canada. This example is one of the nicest interactions with people who dare ask questions

[@jamesmandahl444]

@deboraboylen7132 Was it rcmp? If so then it makes sense.

[@M-I6-007]

A suspension won't suffice. He should be fired immediately. RCMP officers like him are what's wrong with the Police Force.

[@edquier40]

To use your authority to kidnap and jail an innocent man should not be a suspension, it should be PRISON time...

[@couch4330]

"The RCMP is looking into it" is essentially "We will say we found no wrong doing in 6 months after the buzz has died down"

[@rhymeswithteeth]

Suggesting that David Menzies might have been seen as a threat is COMPLETELY RIDICULOUS.

[@mimseydemon1844]

The Conservative Party saw him as enough of a threat to have him arrested twice since 2019.

[@davidristic3800]

He most certainly is a threat...his reporting is threatening to shed more light on this corrupt government. There is nothing, NOTHING more threatening to the liberal party than the truth potentially making its way to the ears of Canadians.

[@Muskieangler]

​​@@mimseydemon1844The best journalists tend to have a record of getting arrested. Thanks for pointing out that Menzies covers both sides of the aisle.

[@thefriesens1071]

I dunno. He's got that old man strength.

[@MarkMark-xz4ff]

@@mimseydemon1844 You mean the Liberal party had him arrested.

[@Goooooooooooooooober]

It's incredible to me, as a centrist, in this country, the largest news broadcasting corporation seems too biased and unwilling to just admit that this was a violation of a person's rights no ifs ands or buts.

[@macchapman3400]

Exactly. Instead they call to question the journalists style, a past incident, the legitimacy of the outlet, rather than focusing on the fact the RCMP arrested a man on a false charge of assault when clearly no assault took place.

[@xorcist1984]

These are shills, and the CBC should be defunded and thrown out of this country.

[@thebroketraveller9601]

Being a conservative is common sense these days, that’s just the way it is, anyone who is liberal or supports a liberal party, these are the people your supporting

[@robertcook117]

Mainstream media isn’t unbiased though. No surprise when they call anyone who disagrees with the liberal agenda is labelled as far right.

[@Higuey2024]

Why do they keep saying Rebel is fundraising like it's wrong because last I looked, cbc is fundraising through the government for our tax dollars.

[@JPs-q1o]

Oof!

[@wolfiedude121]

They are saying that Rebel News is fundraising because that's literally what they are doing. Everytime this person gets detained or arrested or denied entry to some place they use that as a reason to ask people for more money. But that's understandable because they stopped taking federal government money and are now having money issues.

[@anna-belle5209]

Truth lol

[@GPS08]

It's almost like non of the mainstream media "fundraise" from their millionaire donors.

[@Powerstroke98]

I agree, unlike the CBC getting $1.5 Billion of OUR tax dollars, they have to fund raise, and it's perfectly legal to do so! Now Trudeau is giving the mainstream media over $600 million of our tax dollars to stay 'mum' over all the furor going on within their party. We now get 'fluff' news, from our local broadcast news, where you hear of another gaffe Trudeau has done, yet the MSM says absolutely nothing!

[@vinnyganzano1930]

Absolutely disgusting abuse of power from the RCMP. I'm not surprised the man was released without charge but he should sue the officers involved.

[@NessyNess182]

RCMP's conduct has been questionable for decades, but they seem to be relishing in this new low.... there are good cops out there, but very rare. Weak men make hard times.

[@schmo7777]

They are suing free land and the RCMP

[@burkean]

Their purpose was to send a message. The message was sent.

[@NessyNess182]

@@burkean Yup. Message received loud and clear: We're all screwed.

[@raysteel6317]

They will sue the guy, they probably will win. YOu do understand that even if they do win "we" the people foot the bill.....hell the guy is going the get a raise lol. When you get rewarded and you arent the one paying the price what makes you think things will change??

[@Eric-uh7nl]

What you see in the video is an egregious misuse and abuse of police powers. That officer bumped into the reporter, and then the officer shoves the reporter into the window, which is the only assault that was committed. If the reporter works for rebel or has a history, is completely irrelevant. The officer should be reprimanded.

[@toffy1952]

He will be told ..'next time don't get caught on camera'.

[@Xhopp3r]

Reprimanded? He should fired.

[@charliebrownie4158]

If he's RCMP in America that would be considered the FBI talk about overkill and overreach its part and parcel like Vancouver BC police who have SS and Swastikas on their keychains

[@MidlifeCrisisJoe]

The officer should be fired. And fined if he's not allowed to be sued. But also sued.

[@amandahuginkiss4098]

I hope by reprimanded you mean- fired.

[@Marley-ii6ls]

CBC isn't considered a journalistiic organization, it's a state broadcaster.

[@deborahgarry9363]

State controlled news. i.e. propaganda

[@usahui8003]

absolutely， they accepted the government fund every year

[@RenneDanjoule]

State propagandist. The only thing keeping this post-national fantasy land together. All-encompassing propaganda compulsion.

[@robideals685]

And it needs to be dissolved.

[@MidnightBaby-hb3lj]

Wrong. CBC is a PR firm for the liberal party. 2 of the 4 panelists are liberal party PR people as in they work for liberal party PR firms or patronage outfits. Look up Proof strategies. Look up the panelists. The last panelist was a PR person for the conservative party and she was there for controlled opposition. The host said exactly the same things the liberal PR people said. This tells you pretty clear what CBCs role is which is to act as a PR firm for the liberal party.

[@Here_we_grow_again]

I, as a Canadian, demand that officer's job. Disgrace to the RCMP

[@marqsee7948]

you want to work for the RCMP?

[@barryfortier6377]

Not with filth like that being accepted as staff.

[@marqsee7948]

I'd like a 3 year ban on internet agitators. Our opinions are equal, but there'll be far more voices echoing mine that you'd ignore.@@Povole

[@matton36]

As an Australian i also demand that officers job, plus i demand he be sued and jailed.

[@matton36]

bot warning. Who in their right mind would defend the police besides bots and cops @@marqsee7948

[@joanngaudry7524]

The next most disturbing thing is Christia smiling. Something is severely wrong with our country when our politicians endorse this behaviour. She does not represent me!

[@carriecree1789]

Yes she was, terrible, no class. Politicians wouldn't need police protection if they were honest, and behaved with civility and believed in good policy.

[@chrisclark9837]

Of course she was smiling, remember who her grandfather was. It runs in the family.

[@ShankarSivarajan]

What does "representation" have to do with anything? She rules over you, and her thugs enforce her dictates.

[@deecee2174]

She smiled when she "was harassed" in that one government building in Alberta. She's a liar

[@grizzz6884]

@@carriecree1789 a fun fact we don't politicians , honesty is all we need ,

[@billboy9502]

This panel is delusional. If anyone thinks that is an assault on a police officer, he or she needs their head examined.

[@robertlawson7329]

it is technically assault in Canadian law look it up. Could it been handled differently yes

[@dy6682]

Sad when police become thugs as if they are recruited from the bikers gang .

[@dirka_dirka_mohammedalijihad]

​@@robertlawson7329the police man stepped into him, even after he tried moving around. So If this is the case, that officer should be arrested for assault.

[@bobo0202]

@@robertlawson7329 It absolutely isn't. The officer initiated contact. Nice try though

[@MegaSyrous]

According to which Law in which section? @@robertlawson7329

[@mathewchan9577]

Why cant these people just come out and say the truth? Bought and paid for.

[@Joemamarickroll]

He clearly didn’t assault anyone ! This is not right at all . Stop trying to spin the truth we clearly see what happened.

[@SuperCowboyJesus]

Gaslighting is the liberals only tool.

[@bradcanning875]

No you can't. He is entitled to ask questions but he left his side of the pole to pursue her and blocked her path. Look without your political cult filter on. look at a man pursuing a woman aggressively as it was.

[@liquidgal9867]

I call b.s. all politicians know who the Rebel Media are. And Freeland is no different she certainly does know Rebel News. ​@bradcanning875

[@bradcanning875]

@@liquidgal9867 They know him personally from his slaking the last woman reporter. There is a time and place for reporters questions. The fringe cult KZbin media aren't looking for answers. They sell angertainment to people like you.

[@keldsports8337]

@@bradcanning875 Um, perhaps before calling someone a cultist, look in the mirror

[@vicbrown-t6h]

David didn't bump into that tyrant, it was that cop who intentionally assaulted David.

[@rolandreid5854]

Both the RCMP actions and the CBC reporting leave many Canadians wondering what is going on with our country.

[@Bloozguy]

It's the Police State of Canada, and CBC is the front man for it. A few more baby steps and we'll be in Putin territory. Not that far off.

[@camerond8176]

We aren't wondering anything......................we feel bad for what Canada has become these days, and hopefully Tyrant Trudeau will be arrested and jailed for his crime soon.

[@lignow9762]

NO Questions about it. Canada is a Gestapo State

[@danielquintieri]

Its the globalist dictatorship takeover

[@first-gordonchang9510]

CBC is wholly funding by the liberal government.

[@wendycurtis2072]

This is very hard to watch.Disgusting actions by the people against that reporter.He was doing his job and doing it properly.Shame on those people.The officer assaulted the reporter and should be held accountable.Let us see what happens "going forward".

[@superspeeder]

His reputation has ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do with this, nor does the fact the minister is a woman. He was asking questions. We live in a messed up world where this would even be entertained as being appropriate behavior. The real crime here is that Freeland refuses to answer questions, whether on the street or in the house.

[@jeremyboynowski3784]

Agreed. If Freeland doesn't like the public spotlight, then she shouldn't be in politics. The fact that the police puts his shoulder INTO the guy and then claims the guy ASSAULTED him is an absolute overstep of the police and it shows how this government is using the police to do their bidding. What kind of country are we living in these days??

[@jeremyboynowski3784]

Another point is that the officer is NOT allowed to arrest anybody without first stating he is a police officer. He is also OBLIGATED to give his name and badge number if asked for it. Neither happened. He did not declare that he was a police officer until AFTER he told the reporter he is under arrest.

[@forgottenmorethanyoulleverknow]

Lantsman made false accusations against him as well when he was arrested in that incident.... all parties are corrupt. Canada is screwed.

[@jeremyboynowski3784]

@@Viewpoint11 At least Pierre converses with the press amd he doesn't set up "traps" to have the press arrested. It sure looks suspicious that freelands' aide knew to get put of the way at the exact moment to make the reporter HAVE to go to the inside of Freeland, thus having him be able to get hit by the undercover officer.

[@lukeamato423]

It has everything to do with this , a history of harassment

[@David-kg5nn]

That was ridiculous, I don't care whether CBC considers Rebel News mainstream or not. As journalists, CBC should be just as outraged.

[@michelleturner6865]

Rebel would stand up for a CBC reporter but you won’t ever see them stand up for rebel.

[@Royan1900]

​@@michelleturner6865good one! 😂

[@justinburch]

There are no journalists at CBC.

[@Royan1900]

The CBC host did say the police officer overstepped. So I don't understand your comment.

[@K.J.734]

I think that it's a huge mistake to consider CBC a decent source for credibility, especially when they are virtually being kept financially viable due to the governments bailouts. Besides, I can't imagine the CBC breaking a news story involving major corruption of a huge pharmaceutical company (which should have been front page news worldwide because it affects everyone). Menzies is a member of a dying breed, he's a bona-fide journalist, just like the ones who are being murdered by the number for doing their best to report the insanity that is presently our world.

[@davidbrattain1446]

If The Police in the US did this every time a reporter bumped into them, half of the news reporters would be in jail every day. Looked like it was staged by the police to arrest the guy. Politicians work for the public. They should be capable of taking questions from a reporter.

[@goldenretriever6261]

The police know who he is. I'm sure they were all standing around together waiting for Freeland before the camera started filming.

[@12234nic11234]

of course, Trudeau has it out for Rebel news and will do anything to crush them

[@jprej5836]

Christia did’t look “jumpy” She knew what was about to transpire and played her role according to plan.

[@maxpayne8354]

1 point for covering this story, -10 points for HOW you covered it. Arresting a reporter for asking questions is outrageous. Period.

[@randyfromthepeg4994]

zero points for covering it they were forced to do so, and did a minus 10 job

[@kdmerse]

Canada for gods sake wake up to the tyranny of these so security forces of RCMP and York Regional the most bruttle of all security details in the country.

[@morganhefferman5885]

I wonder if it would be reported on differently if this were a CBC employee being falsely arrested?

[@Finness894]

I did NA SI that coming! All the minions that support BULLIES need to be HELD ACCOUNTABLE!!!

[@thomascrowe3407]

The Nation's Spies!

[@kenkatie]

Our country is slowly turning into a police state and all these panelists are sitting around making excuses for the RCMP behaviour. Don’t they know this is happening to Menzies right now, eventually it will be directed at anyone including them if they “step out of line”

[@randyfromthepeg4994]

hopefully cbc wont be around for long

[@miccapone13]

Yes, but those enslaved journalists will never step out of line. That’s the point.

[@BlackhaloZ]

Slowly? Looks like you went from Democracy, to Police State, pretty damn quick to me.

[@michaelrosenberg2332]

I don't know much about slow. I live in South Africa and we often refer to Canada as "SRC" (Socialist Republic of Canada)

[@ace6285]

Starting to get the picture. HONK HONK

[@nonnon8390]

Freeland's smug smile as a THUG POLICE OFFICER illegally arrests her political critics says so much...

[@grizzlygrizzle]

It says to me that her functional political ideology is national socialism.

[@garymccallum667]

And your 🇨🇦media guests are shillin hard. As if DM was packing a shiv or Glock their excuses lack no logic, as a protection detail being jumpy because of a middle aged white guy continues to ask relevent questions. God forbid a Palestinian protester asks him/her the time ffs, we know NOTHING would happen to anyone else in this position. Greetings & commiserations from 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

[@thomasklimchuk441]

She must have forgotten she is living in Canada,not Zelensky's Ukraine

[@carmenmccauley585]

​@@thomasklimchuk441seriously? Ukraine ? Seriously? Your a Putin supporter here?

[@jonk5669]

​@carmenmccauley585 Do you even have half an idea about how corrupt Ukraine is? I don't care what position you take in the war, that fact is undeniable. It's one of the most corrupt countries on the planet.

[@look5000]

Is it so hard for these people to just say that journalists (or anybody) should not be thrown up against a wall by the cops and arrested under false pretenses?

[@susumiga100]

Disgusting how they try to justify it.

[@greatasses]

Yah, exactly, its disgusting how they ( the comments in this stream) try to justify blantant public harassment and bullying by a reporter toward a leading public official...disgusting.

[@gteaz]

@@greatasses Say you are woke without saying you're woke.

[@justinpendleton2327]

This action by the rcmp is disgraceful. Its a shame most Canadiens have seen rcmp act like this in thier everyday lives. This was a pre medditidated crime done by the rcmp.

[@dinobotpwnz]

@@greatasses The more "leading" someone is, the more important it is that everyone be free to question her decision to her face. There is clearly no harassment in the video. Though Freeland was right to not take the bait by answering.

[@greatasses]

@@dinobotpwnz That is where you are entirely wrong. Whether the person is a leader, or not, they are still....a citizen using a public sidewalk. The fact that she is a leader....because you missed my point entirely, she has a security detail watching on...so menzies was careless in this context...he shouldn't act so surprised....Oh did I isay the word ACT. Yes I did. If a regular citizen were crowded in this manner by some prankster, that prankster would run the risk of being knocked off his path by a fellow citizen, a vigellante, or someone calling the cops. So that is the real world, on you try derail my comment because I mention the word....leader...and in doing so....again missed the point entirely. Like a pressing a puzzle piece into the wrong spot....like a two year old would do....

[@adamperez8555]

Disgraceful, and despicable. That approaching someone to question them can be referred to as assault should be cause for great concern for Canadians.

[@jd-putts]

And your observation should have been the main topic of discussion, nottheiropinion of Rebel News!

[@barbarakiewe2870]

Welcome to Cuba-style Canada. Coming soon to America as well.

[@joethi4981]

The police assaulted the reporter and then made things up to justify their failure. This is truly concerning.

[@lilyBeans-cz4rm]

Everyday on the job…everyday!!

[@rickpederson1219]

THis was a planned entrapment

[@Stan-b3v]

The officer stepped into him in a way that would have forced the reporter to jostle Freeland if the reporter hadn’t tried to stand his ground. Almost looked like a setup to get him in actual trouble.

[@datacipher]

@@Stan-b3vhe stepped slightly toward him, and literally stuck his arm out!

[@matteojozani96]

Well said Joe! The police assaulted him then released him later and no charges laid. CBC panel what a joke 😂😂

[@marklaramie7393]

Disgusting, sue all parties involved , yes they did create what happened, it was intentional and should be held accountable

[@Ken-MrSims]

Even with clear video evidence, the CBC panelists manage to spin it around 🤡

[@TheBoomtown4]

4:33 seems like the CBC correspondent is suggesting he got arrested for “just asking a question.” My takeaway from this is that the CBC doesn’t think this is right.

[@TheBoomtown4]

@@mikes6216 the cbc host insinuated the guy got locked up for doing his job. Sorry, tough time playing victim from the cbc on this. I thought they didn’t report at all on this stuff? They hid it? Well here it is and you’re still crying about it. And yeah, I agree, the cop should and will get in trouble. He overstepped and it was unconstitutional. The cbc host agrees too.

[@fin1131]

They are brought and paid for by the Govmt, and say the RIGHT things for Trudeau, SO REAL JOURNALISTS according to Kim Jong Trudeau.

[@TheBoomtown4]

@@mikes6216 the cbc isn’t spinning this the way you’re whining it is, the host clearly thinks the reporter got arrested for “just asking a question” and doesn’t like it. It’s a panel, they don’t all regurgitate the same thing or there’s no point of a panel. But the thesis is that it was wrong and they’re covering it hard, there’s more than one story from the cbc on it. The cop won’t be arrested but he’s going to be on parking ticket detail for a bit. The reporter will get a lot of eyeballs thanks to this, and cbc’s and other news coverage. Everyone knows it was the wrong move.

[@Powerstroke98]

That's why Trudeau and his lying Liberals pay them well, and even allow big pay increases and bonuses, while it's you and I that are paying it!

[@babuji198]

I think it’s crazy that none of these guests on the show are calling out what we all saw with our own eyes. This is terrible.

[@kathym.248]

Exactly. If they would challenge anyone and everyone, in other words, be journalists, I'd be the first to support them. Now they are comfortable feeding at the trough of whoever gives them the most money, which is Trudeau. Shame on them.

[@ClarityDetermination]

They should not have been asked this question and they are not equipped to say yes to answer it imo. Ask someone who has the legal background to see police tactics and who knows civil rights and so on. This is not for a political panel.

[@TheTechnoPilot]

Clearly you didn’t watch at all since they directly did! Though at the end of the day, no, Rebel should not be treated like they are press or this quackpot bigot who should have been criminally charged and arraigned for his terrible harassment of far too many Canadians.

[@Cracked-hands]

They can’t bite the hand that feeds them

[@oscardoesa6607]

Canadian liberal media is controlled by the liberals basically state run like the Soviet Union ..I mean Russia and China too

[@AppaGo420-rz5bz]

The officer set up the altercation. The officer refused to identify several times after multiple requests. The officers repeatedly stated he was under arrest for assault, but took him a few blocks away and dropped him off in a parking lot at a school, that’s a false arrest. This is absolutely why Alberta wants to defund the RCMP and have its own provincial police force.

[@grizzz6884]

you don't need a police or a govt , if we were all honest we wouldn't need laws , laws are there to protect the dishonest

[@youcancallmesteph]

Omg.. that is gross. Why is our country so corrupt 🤢

[@lexingtonconcord8751]

​@@youcancallmesteph Because dictator Fidel Castro's son is running your country and Justin Castro really admired his father apparently

[@kingkoi6542]

​@@youcancallmesteph🇮🇱

[@greatasses]

Ya obviously, that is called a block...ever watched a basketball game? A good block results in a foul, a bad block results in a foul. So it was a marginal block, but nonetheless.....Menzie maybe needs to learn to watch where his going, and stopped squeeze playing public officials with security detail watching on...pretty basic..not sure what world you live in, but I suspect you are in a hot air balloon drifting up and up and up....out of reality.

[@GK-wn6ur]

This incident is informative for me. As a Canadian, I'm constantly dodging fellow pedestrians occupied with their cell phones. I now know I can plant myself in their path and when they contact me, it is assault and I can take appropriate measures to defend myself. Also good to know the next time I see CBC reporter too occupied with pursuing a story to be completely aware of their surroundings.

[@mariagisone3451]

This is shameful. Looks like the reporter was the one assaulted. So government cannot be questioned and seems accountable to no one? Very dangerous state of affairs for all Canadians.

[@joanngaudry7524]

Menzies is the only reporter of truth in all of this.

[@greatasses]

A pushy one at that....guess he got checked out of the game on this one...that should teach him a lesson to respect a person's space while walking on a public sidewalk...

[@sistacentral9307]

Exactly!!!

[@dinobotpwnz]

Why? The guest in the studio said they clearly overstepped.

[@greatasses]

@@sistacentral9307 Exactly, its a little bit sad that the majority of the commenters seem to be either lacking vision, or an education on the basic rules of civil society. cheers for seeing my point

[@rdoli454]

​@@greatasses so if I don't like you, I can walk directly into your path so that you bump into me and then have you charged with assault and that's ok? Because that's what you're advocating for right now.

[@Grndmddr]

The fact that all charges were dropped immediately and that RCMP are investigating speaks volumes.

[@thomasburch3171]

It was a clear attempt to intimidate the reporter and all of Rebel News. Taking the journalism behind a school, not to thre police station, must have made the reporter think he might be murdered and rolled up in a trash bag for daring to ask questions of a politician. This was conduct that used to be the status quo on the old Al Capone Chicago organized crime days.

[@deanl6613]

Law suit incoming. Sadly this abuse of power is going to cost tax payers in York more money....the cop is going to get a paid holiday while he's under disciplinary review.

[@Shocksdell]

Political arrest to vilify journalists and make them fearful to ask important sensitive questions . The question was??? Thin skinned liberals because of recurring theme of scandal after scandal being exposed!

[@randyfromthepeg4994]

rcmp investing their own means nothing,

[@deanl6613]

@@randyfromthepeg4994 It usually means the pr1ck involved goes on paid leave while his bosses run interference until the smoke blows over.

[@raingirl2677]

I NEVER EVER watch this ridiculous excuse of a news report...but every once and awhile I have to click on the CBC just to check and see if they are still brain dead, and yep they are still brain dead!

[@I-Libertine]

For all the warnings about authoritarianism: this is what it looks like. The use of raw government force for political objectives. Period.

[@jackspring7709]

"Arrest?" It was assault, entrapment and false arrest by police who were trying to prevent a reporter from legally doing his job. They broke the law. They need to be charged.

[@bernieclark8458]

Ya, you think that would ever happen to the gestapo arm of Canada's modern government.

[@bradcanning875]

He aggressively pursued her on her side of the pole to create to situation.

[@jacobkudrowich]

​@@bradcanning875What crime is that? Is that assault?

[@elderview3726]

@@jacobkudrowich No it is not but the cops are there to protect a minister and it's a split second decision. In the end no charges were laid so the PP crowd can relax now.

[@fkb247]

​@bradcanning875 Do you really have a short-term memory problem?

[@gregjames9875]

Nice to see democracy at work in Canada. Hopefully, the Canadian people wake up in time for the next election.

[@babbalonian2]

We said that during the last election and during the segregation program of 2021. 90% imagine that.

[@thatgirlwhousedtohavereall5549]

What kind of voting machines does Canada use?

[@scraidywolf7081]

​@@thatgirlwhousedtohavereall5549😂😂 guess

[@bradlz1980]

Which company provides them to the electoral commission in Canada. I’m guessing dominion machines provided by company owners called blackrock and vanguard and supported by klaus Schwabs wef of which Trudeau is a member.

[@lovetrump1088]

Sadly there are no more elections. It truly is all for effect, to give the Appearance there is "Democracy". Do you truly believe Trudeau won his last election? Not me. And I know Trump won his in 2020 and so did Bolsonaro & Le Pen after that. Fact is the WEF are well and truly in control of our Elections and have the pawns in power to back it up. As Klaus Schwab bragged..."In Canada our people have penetrated the Cabinet..." - that is is direct quote. We should pay attention to what these very Powerful people tell us they are doing - in their own words. Anyone care to Google it if you don't believe it.

[@helenjohnson4505]

She wasn't feeling jumpy she was smiling

[@bread_n_circuses]

Leave it to the CBC to have a panel full of equivocators on this matter.

[@ronclark9724]

You either have freedom of the press or you don't... Apparently freedom of the press does not exist anymore... Content doesn't even enter the picture if you have freedom of the press!

[@jackspring7709]

Exactly.

[@jaynespearin71]

Actually, Kate Harrison was great. She said right off the top that the police were overstepping. Bang on in all comments.

[@ryuuguu01]

At 9:15 the panelist clearly stated it was an RCMP problem. On the last question though they all dodge answering why the press gallery did not say anything, by focusing on the hypocrisy of Poilievre.

[@78ramcharger53]

It was probably rehearsed.

[@jonathanethomas8727]

As the nephew of a former assistant head commissioner of the RCMP, I have no problem saying that the RCMP is not at all what it used to be. This kind of gangsterism is obviously rampant.

[@RobertBrugess-xj8fj]

Ever since the RCMP gave up their horses they had to buy computers to make for the lost brainpower!

[@DavidStrobel-x9i]

Don’t help the RCMP in any matter. They’re no longer for the protection of Canadians

[@robertafett8211]

This police officer is a reflection of the current government, an absolute disgrace.

[@franklininterviewsvancouve8605]

Well said

[@Muskieangler]

Tyrannical Trudeau. It's a top down ethos.

[@TOM-yd8ub]

He is just following orders. 😥

[@dinobotpwnz]

Nah. Most police vote conservative and he probably did too.

[@Muskieangler]

Comes from the top. Just like how they were pressuring Peter Sloly during the peaceful Trucker Protest.

[@Char1es316]

Just so we are clear about our rights and freedoms here in Canada. The CCRF was drafted to fall in line with the UDHRF. All agents of the government are under obligation and duty to respect and protect all of the rights and freedoms expressed and enshrined in these constitutions. Freedom of the Press is for all humans to engage in. We don't need credentials or to own a press company in order to exercise this right. CBC really needs to read up on these constitutions in order to understand their roles. The RCMP along with all other policing agencies in Canada really don't understand this foundational truth and have been arresting and terrorizing people here in Canada for simply engaging in their rights and freedoms. Public photography is being criminalized by agents in government in order to suppress the truth which puts them in breach and dishonor of their obligations and duties to all of us. I myself have had constables and CROWN attorneys attack me for engaging in my rights and freedoms. Asking common sense questions seems to be a problem these days. This nonsense needs to stop and you guys that are part of the Legacy media really need to wake up.

[@absolutelypitiful3837]

It's illegal to assault and arrest someone just because he is asking impolite questions! Politicians don't have protection against being asked abrasive questions.

[@tedlivermore6955]

They do in Canada if they're liberals

[@robertserafin5836]

Besides, when you run a country into the ground like Trudeau and his bandits have done, you deserve the tough questions. We all know that the MSM, including CBC, will not ask them.

[@georgeorwell5842]

His questions weren't impolite, they were on point & Canadians have wanted them answered for years now

[@coolioso808]

AHAH! You think laws are there to protect the poor and working class people!? No. Far from it. Police and laws are there to protect capital and the elite, the super rich and elite status don't give a damn about freedom if it makes them uncomfortable. Too bad Rebel News is too dumb to know that already. Of course they gotcha journalism guy shouldn't have been arrested, but he's dumb to not know that was likely to happen. What did he just wake up yesterday after a 100-year nap?

[@nickyalousakis3851]

i think the reporter might just be able to sue? lawyer up mr reporter you may have a justified case.

[@nathangoddard8115]

That cop 100% knew what he was doing. They needed to manufacture a reason to silence someone who was annoying a politician.

[@EkimDyslexia]

trudeau is scared of a FATWAH ..thats why he wont call Iranian guard terror group classification

[@JPs-q1o]

This is police trying to intimidate skeptical news outlets who don't carry water for the current regime.

[@JPs-q1o]

Did they charge the flower pot Trudeau tripped over last year?

[@Powerstroke98]

Liberals don't like 'questions', as they either look bad not knowing the answer, or haven't a clue what the answer is! Citizens are dumbfounded, by the childish behaviour of the current Liberal Party. They truly need to gather themselves a leader, who people feel is reliable, honest and has ethics, of which Trudeau has none. The lies and corruption is rampant!

[@pattiburns1280]

@nathangoddard8115 Freeland has forgotten her job that we pay her for, includes answering questions of the press who advocate for the people.

[@livelife6806]

How dare they defend those actions by the police

[@JustBenInLA]

They're corrupt government propaganda, it's exactly what I would expect from them.

[@regenen]

Because the victim is someone they dont like

[@ngaturegoulton945]

This police officer needs to be held accountable. That is definitely false imprisonment, unlawful detainment. Yikes 😳 he might have a good case here !!

[@stewarttrickett3033]

Completely unacceptable. At a bare minimum there needs to be an investigation of this officer.

[@jurjenvanderhoek316]

@@Viewpoint11Is there any reason to assume that he would not do that? Why do you make this into a racial issue? I think that is preposterous.

[@arthurdavis1084]

The officers!!

[@jeremyboynowski3784]

@@Viewpoint11No, prove you're RIGHT. Innocent until proven guilty remember? So it's YOUR job to prove that you're correct.

[@chez_calabrese]

@@Viewpoint11you made the claim the burden of proof is on you. It is illogical to go around proving negatives.

[@AlexDenver-j4p]

Shame to police who were holding tight tail in between legs when an imported Islamic refugee was threatening to bury them alive 6feets under the ground. This reporter asking questions about the corruption and accountability is a threat to them. Canada has lost its credibility among Canadian under these woke left gangs tyrant regime

[@blacklotus875]

I love the women claiming "we don't have the full contents." YES YOU DO.

[@lovetrump1088]

That the full "Context" but good point regardless...we have the full context, it's all on camera/film. Now just imagine...that it was NOT on film. What they would be telling us Really Happened...all of these people would be telling this evil man attacked the lady and the police saved her from a madman!

[@CJinSD1]

@@lovetrump1088 They'd be saying that Menzies was harassing the regime again. They are liars, and anyone who still believes them at this point is a liar too.

[@lizliz4186]

@@lovetrump1088 no to front have the full context. How could you? Do to have security clearance to know whether or not the deputy prime minister of the country is under any current threats? You think you know everything but you dont The same reporter was also arrested after harassing the deputy leader of the conservative party last year. Since you know all the contacts, can you tell me how many times this reporters been arrested for harassment?

[@maxsordi]

@@lovetrump1088 that thing is not a lady or a h..man either

[@maxsordi]

@@lizliz4186 they get arrested cause they don't push lies and propaganda of these traitors puppets in govt.

[@rachellebelcastro911]

That 'bump' was clear as day done by the police. What a disgrace!!

[@nexusxmoon]

100%

[@RichardKobylt]

Please, tell us WHAT you see not what you feel !!!!

[@sammydsouza4379]

Freedom of the Press. Freedom of the Press. Freedom of the Press. The Officer was out of line. A politle apology towards the reporter should be given.

[@larrybethune3909]

You're under arrest.

[@pattiburns1280]

@sammydsouza4379 No Press. No Democracy.

[@lorak3079]

Freedom of the press means you don’t have a press (like current Canadian MSM) that has been bought and paid for !

[@cosmoray9750]

This is the same thing the West accuse Iran, Russia, N.Korea, China, Venezuela and others of doing.

[@Andulvar]

No such thing as Freedom of the Press, it's utter shite on a piece of paper that can be ignored if the government wants. Personally, I would just take the officer to Human Rights as they wont get an apology out of them and the government will protect them if it's taken to a standard court. However the HRT is a kangaroo court system so the guy will most likely win against the officer as he has video evidence of wrong doing.

[@sandyduncan2927]

Shame on the CBC for saying there are other allegations against the reporter. What’s that got to do with him being obviously pushed, ignored by a public servant during his right to ask a question & charged. There is no wiggle room for how appalling this is. You know better.

[@Shocksdell]

A particular audience such as ordinary Canadians see the bs of these panelists!

[@larrybethune3909]

It's cringe worth and heartbreaking.

[@chrisash855]

Illegally detaining anyone for asking a question is not a position the police should be taking in this country. Shame on CBC trying to justify this. Running Man stuff for real.

[@user-vr2tx4tt6b]

Not only is it wrong for the police to arrest ANYONE, let alone a reporter for asking questions, that cop purposely positioned himself in front of an unaware David so he would "assault" him by bumping into him to justify an arrest. That's 2 wrongs that aren't right. The third one would be allowing that cop to not be suspended.

[@donfraser6465]

Watch closely - the thug cop moves to the right and raises his arm to get in the way because otherwise there would not have been contact. The reporter was moving horizontally and so the arm was raised to make the contact happen.

[@JPs-q1o]

This is police trying to intimidate skeptical news outlets who, unlike CBC, don't carry water for the current regime.

[@user-vr2tx4tt6b]

@@donfraser6465 ... exactly.

[@g.t.2366]

Even if he was suspended ( I doubt it very much ) it would no doubt be WITH pay!! Oh what a horrible punishment...He should be fired if for nothing else, to set an example that they can not treat Canadians like this!

[@shrekdonkey9551]

So funny how the “STATES” media try to obfuscate the issue and throw the reporter under the bus

[@alexiapucci4482]

The reporter needs to sue the cop for assault as the camera clearly shows the cop deliberately ran into him along with false arrest. What an embarrassment this panel is also, clearly shows their bias agenda.

[@asnark7115]

Freeland would just have Justin close the reporter's bank account. No money, no attorneys, no civil rights!

[@Plsnobs1970]

For me personally it is good example who RCMP protects, defiantly not Canadians or Canadians' freedoms.

[@sajs68]

That's some next level victim blaming going on right here. If you ever questioned Poilievre's distain for CBC, this will help you understand.

[@BudzzableRides]

Hopefully the whole world sees this and what is really going on in Canada under this criminal regime.

[@TwoHemiViewer]

Same in Australia and New Zealand.

[@JoseGranny]

Seems like cops will be cops around the world. SMH

[@JoseGranny]

Seems like cops will be cops around the world. SMH

[@JoseGranny]

Seems like cops will be cops around the world. SMH

[@JoseGranny]

Seems like cops will be cops around the world. SMH

[@trumpwonandyouknowit]

Let's remind everyone during Freedom Convoy which news organization stood up for Canadian rights and legitimate reporting. REBEL NEWS 🇨🇦✅

[@JumpCutThis]

Wait you mean it wasn’t the CBC? WHAAAA?

[@NessyNess182]

100%.

[@MrDoncurrie]

CBC is liberal owned , time to defund

[@cyleeman]

That's why most Canadians consider rebel Canada's national news & not CBC.

[@rixretros]

@@JumpCutThis LOLOLOL

[@bradraymond5925]

The Video is clear, the Officer stepped in front of the Reporter, impeding his movement. I would expect nothing less from the CBC than to defend the Officer's misconduct and further slander a competing News Organization and it's Employees. That's what $1.2+ billion a year of Taxpayers money will get you. Complete compliance and servitude to the Overlords of their paychecks. The CBC continues to embarrass themselves, demonstrate obvious political bias, and they don't even care if they show it.

[@armandalikaj]

Surreal footage I cannot believe Canadian citizens have allowed such a "police state" takeover

[@rainygirl65]

They took all of your Canadian guns first and then they changed the rules

[@grizzz6884]

have a look into serco the biggest army on the planet , yes they are 10 x the size of the usa army

[@youcancallmesteph]

You and I both 😳

[@gibbletronic5139]

Canadians gave up their guns, and now they're surprised that the government doesn't respect any of their other rights. I'll wager that American gun rights don't look so bad anymore.

[@RobertBrugess-xj8fj]

Frankly I think most Canadians are wimps. The government says jump and they will. When Turdo gave the maritimers a break on their carbon tax and nowhere else, did anyone complain? No. When they said the were going to invite the heads of supermarket chains to Ottawa to talk about lowering food prices, what happened? To me the only Canadians with guts were the convoy truckers and their supporters.

[@rocko2268]

The reporter was fair. Half the panel tried to gaslight the public. #defundthecbc

[@couchpotatoe3204]

Typical CBC humans. #defundthecbc

[@cheechdubinsky6709]

What are u, some MAGA supporter 😂

[@jesseswarbrick7895]

​@@cheechdubinsky6709ahhh yes, when you disagree with someone and don't have a rebuttle, resort to attaching a label to someone...MAGA seems to be the liberals new talking point when shuddering away from any accountability

[@randyfromthepeg4994]

defund cbc

[@miladabravenec14]

@@cheechdubinsky6709why not ?

[@agm8865]

David Menzies stopped and Freeland walked aggressively towards him, he waited for her to arrive to him, then tried to keep her pace. If you are going to have debates, bring people on who have actually seen the footage. It’s undeniable!!!!! Obviously RCMP in the wrong.

[@rhepp5410]

This country needs a major political, economic and social enema. What a baseless, disgraceful and inappropriate arrest.

[@bradabel1240]

There is always an excuse to discriminate against someone who is not mainstream media.

[@marqsee7948]

what's with all the discrimination against the mainstream media?

[@mattnbin]

@@marqsee7948the discrimination is definitely opposite to your statement. What planet are you on?

[@marqsee7948]

@@mattnbin you haven't noticed 'people' slurring and demonizing MSM for years now? It's part of the wave of anti-democratic disruption applied to the West in increasing fashion every time an election comes up. It's the puerile attempt at upsetting the perceived world balance into the favor of those who wish to regress into barbaric expansion into neighbouring lands while distracting those who might try to stop them. Little men, old games pitting opponents. so slow and obvious.

[@dwaynepiper3261]

Three of the four panelists should be ashamed of themselves and the CBC. Our Canadian heroes died to prevent this kind of thing.

[@coolioso808]

Our Canadian heroes died to prevent a conservative gotcha reporter from asking questions to rich and powerful elites and not being smart enough to know ahead of time that it was likely he would be pushed and/or arrested? I don't think so. At least not all of them. If you are speaking of war vets, most of whom are very old now if they haven't already passed on, would want a better life for the future generations, a kinder, more unified society. Rebel News isn't helping that case. Nor are any of the major political parties in Canada. The problem is the system itself. It isn't set up to be sustainable, just or healthy. System change is needed, but not enough people really know that yet.

[@ToddSauve]

Yes, and now a new form of Gestapo is upon us.

[@mikedavison3400]

The host as well. 80% of the 5 are nothing but paid apologists.

[@JPs-q1o]

This is police trying to intimidate skeptical news outlets who, unlike CBC, don't carry water for the current regime.

[@kdmerse]

Canada for gods sake wake up to the tyranny of these so security forces of RCMP and York Regional the most bruttle of all security details in the country.

[@colinjohnston5734]

I knew the CBC was gonna have a good spin on this but I didn’t expect them to compare this to PP steam rolling activist journalists or MP’s getting angry messages for supporting a hamas ceasefire was a real stretch.

[@bowbender1]

And they didn't mention Elon Musk's post on X about this. Surprising

[@Merb0192]

The guy in the middle panel - Matthew Dube was totally gas lighting when he said the instant reply indicated that the journalist may have intentionally been confrontational with the security detail. It was actually the other way around. It appeared that the police officer intentionally put himself in front of the journalist’s path and then arrested him for assault even as the journalist merely brushed against him while saying excuse me. The fact that someone fund raised off of it was irrelevant to what the officer did.

[@captnkirk6180]

Menzies does more real journalism than all CBC reporters put together.

[@dl1659]

Defund the CBC, all of it. At this point they are nothing more than the media wing of the Liberal party.

[@AquagenicUrticaria]

To be fair the Fifth Estate is great.

[@captnkirk6180]

@@AquagenicUrticaria it's good but it never ever investigates anything government related.

[@kruz5746]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@JimmyKnies]

Amen. CBC is a complete joke at this point. Paid off by Trudeau

[@billwood26]

Funny how real criminals don't have their prior past revealed unless you're a rebel reporter.

[@MadnessMotorcycle]

That would be invading their privacy. Don't you see that the criminals have more rights than you?

[@Johnwillbegone]

You can clearly see Menzies is looking at Freeland and doesn’t see the cop. But the cop who clearly is looking at Menzies could of stepped out of the way; yet purposely turns in toward to make contact. AN OBVIOUS AND COMPLETE SETUP.

[@FuckingChrisKupina]

She is having an affair with that cop...

[@jonsmith3945]

@@FuckingChrisKupina I can't imagine anyone wanting to boink Freeland.

[@Marley-ii6ls]

I hope Menzies sues that cop.

[@lookabomba32]

Under Canadian law, plain clothes officers must announce themselves and provide their badge number when arresting someone with whatever law broken. What that officer did is illegal by making the arrest illegal. Also, Freeland's aide/staffer clearly had a smile on her face when she moved to get the plain clothed officer to bump into the "reporter" I don't like rebel news but this is unacceptable behavior by the police and by Freeland.

[@ronclark9724]

Rotten behavior...

[@npcimknot958]

This. Even the cops that did horrendous things, I always saw them say their badge number.. but these higher ups never do. You don’t have to like as you said.. but it’s corruption.. and don’t htink that if the next people come into power.. they won’t take revenge and do the same to you. Thats why you don’t pic sides..

[@robertlawson7329]

lol are you saying that woman planned to have the cop bump into him? oh man...

[@dy6682]

Many of us like Rebel. Respect

[@shawnmcknight5960]

I don't care for Menzies, but I feel for the guy in this instance. He was entitled to do his job, and this almost seemed like a pre-meditated opportunity for PMO security detail to intimidate. The good thing about this is watching the real character of the Trudeau dictator regime come to light. Pretty much any leadership gov't is corrupt and driven by their own agenda, but this current regime is about as corrupt and out-of-touch as one could imagine. The narcisssim and contempt is astounding.

[@maestroCanuck]

The way Canadian police have acted the past few years has turned many of us who respected them into people who believe the police to be acting against the very people they have sworn to serve. Disgraceful, disgusting and dangerous to the Canadian people.

[@matthewsemenuk8953]

Well said. We all almost need body cameras / dash cameras anymore for personal protection.

[@trevorbirkbeck4011]

Yup the people need body cams, the polices always seem to lose their footage, or not turned on when anything questionable happens.

[@carefulconsumer8682]

They are more like Gestapo now. Same with parts of USA.

[@leotheliontruthseeker1013]

the rcmp are not here to serve and protect the people their here serving the corrupt liberal government

[@kevinnoway2091]

They serve and protect the Establishment How often when dealing with so-called police officers? You're not being tricked or lied to they charge you in some way even a warning there going to your tda account wake up people You are a corporation under the sin # wakie wakie

[@ck5004k]

Clearly intentionally done to block him from "upsetting" Freeland. What a pathetic government

[@TorontoSaurusEx]

The Bully cop had at one time given anti - bullying workshops in children's schools. THIS IS OUR CANADA NOW.

[@reggiewallace260]

The RCMP Officer should be absolutely ashamed of himself, he should be arrested for assaulting that reporter and forced to resign in disgrace. I am disgusted by this rouge officer's behavior as well as the others who stood by and watched and said nothing. This is clearly an example of when a sworn officer decides HE if the arbiter or the law and imposes himself on citizens. He's a dirt bag.

[@seanpommells]

Not just him, all of them that facilitated this wrongful arrest.

[@NessyNess182]

People aren't going to forget this. The more this is circulated, the more exposure, the more we all start to wake up. The pendulum has to swing the other way eventually, it always does. Or at least that's what I keep telling myself.

[@complaintdesk4626]

Is he even a cop?

[@hitone4319]

Not an "officer" an employee of PD, no more no less

[@kingkoi6542]

Plenty of Toronto police turn a blind eye when politically beneficial...

[@barrierjohn6528]

Officer obviously blindside blocks reporter questioning politician. Reporter arrested for assault. Very carefully worded statements about the context and complexity of this situation and unable or unwilling to state the obvious by media “panelists “. Mission accomplished.

[@user-ju7ze9to4k]

“Did police overstep?” The fact CBC even deigns to ask such a question… Outrageous.

[@whitesamurai]

Tomorrow they will ask "was the Holocaust unjustified?" and bring in a mix of Jews, skinheads and Muslims to discuss the issue. You would think some questions don't even need to be discussed. But the CBC likes to delve into faux nuance.

[@raysteel6317]

LOL no kidding, it almost makes you think that CBC is biased....I wonder where their funding come from. I wonder if following the money would lead to answers?

[@HT-ww3zg]

CBC have always been just paid shills for the Liberal party.

[@thomasgagnon7297]

100 %. Imagine if the police did that to a Mainstream journalist!...

[@dbaz8489]

@@thomasgagnon7297 The point is they wouldn't.

[@Johnny-ye6rg]

Unlawful arrest in my eyes… looks like tax payers will foot the bill for the incoming lawsuit.

[@faschin]

It is truly disgusting, and quite chilling actually that this panel is trying to make excuses for how this might be okay vs. overtly and decisively calling it out and expressing outrage.

[@adamfabian6017]

This was intentional. The endgame is to ensure that dissent is squashed. The emergency act and freezing of bank accounts were also implemented to send a message. We are quickly losing our freedoms by a thousand cuts.

[@wesjones1417]

because they aren't journalists. Their paycheque comes directly from Freeland.

[@tamrahawkes3170]

Nice to see how biased our mainstream media truly is!

[@greatasses]

I wouldn't call them making excuses, they are working through the reality of the situation, making analysis, putting things in context politically, and addressing the point of view of the police security detail given the job to protect the leaders of our country in the public. Therefore...given those real factors...as opposed to idealistic views of how society should function....the police made a decision to keep a close eye on this individual, and then chose to stop him in his tracks given that he was showing the "same" characteristics he has shown before...which have resulted in detention..arrest etc. I think in turn..you are making excuses for your point of view...when it doesn't fit perfectly...idealist.

[@rodrigo56125]

It's more clear everyday how this network is bias.. there is no defense for what this officer did, regardless of what you this about rebal!!!

[@henryporter6659]

If there was a high threat context would the security detail not be walking in front of and behind the Minister? Strawmanning.

[@cynthusinfinite]

Exactly. But hey, we're not investigative journalists.... I'll never forget how I confronted Mike Harris years ago at an event and his security detail who were circled around him actually drifted away while I challenged Harris regarding a budget cut. Gaslighters.

[@hebber1961]

They know exactly who Menzies is. This was political protection so she didn't have to answer. Sad state of freedom in this country.

[@ouchthathurts4076]

Chrysta freeland Grandfather ran propgghhanda news for the Nazis during world war 2. CBC is doing propaghanda while freland is in office

[@Holdfast1812]

If there was a high threat context, the minister would not have been walking in public. They would have been in a vehicle. That was simply the idiocy of an apologist grasping for an excuse when they have no idea what they are talking about and refuse to acknowledge the obvious.

[@cynthusinfinite]

@@Holdfast1812 no kidding. Gee I don't think we could have figured that out.

[@nhutollinsky8913]

Can you imagine had this incident not been caught on camera? David Menzies should sue the police as they not only broke the rules but also set up the unlawful arrest with lie, false accusation, and violence.

[@danielwiebe4989]

All 5 of those police must be fired for abuse of power and breach of justice

[@Silverhorn2]

Our national police force is an absolute disgrace. This was clearly an abuse of authority. The arrogance and flippant attitude of our elected officials is also an issue, they are not above public accountability.

[@nag2129]

@@Viewpoint11 I'm Native myself. You only speak for yourself pal.

[@aaronlockley9207]

@nag2129 this person has been copy and pasting the exact response comment lol probably a bot account

[@marqsee7948]

every account demonizing the 'national police force' and crying for accountability for very very little is a bot.@@aaronlockley9207

[@kdmerse]

Canada for gods sake wake up to the tyranny of these so security forces of RCMP and York Regional the most bruttle of all security details in the country.

[@trevorrose6223]

So the guy puts himself in the path of a guy walking asking a question then arrested him for assault what a joke.

[@Cameron4077]

and to say that after the charges were dropped, what a joke

[@ThisHandleWasTheOnly1Available]

​@@Cameron4077He should've never been charged in the first place. The RCMP officer clearly acted under false pretenses and abused his power.

[@carlyar5281]

@@ThisHandleWasTheOnly1Available it was the York police

[@bradcanning875]

He could have walked straight asking his question but the aggressively crossed to the inside of the pole to use it to block her. He knew what he was doing and set it up to play the victim. If a CBC reported did that to PP you all would be flip flopping.

[@ThisHandleWasTheOnly1Available]

@@carlyar5281 The bald guy was Freeland's RCMP protective detail. He then handed Menzies over to the York cops

[@patrickgirouard1471]

Very poor reporting on the part of CBC who never focused on the incident itself but danced around with anecdotal comments. The issues are freedom of press, Charter of rights, police overreaching, etc. regardless of how the organisation this individual journalist belongs to and his credentials are regarded as. CBC and this panel have missed an opportunity to discuss freedom, charter of rights and journalism… must be thinking about their source of income/management… once again Power and Politics fails to provide journalism… very disappointing!

[@npcimknot958]

Thast why no one watches cbc.. when a small channel can actaully get all the facts right because htey do research.. vs cbc.. it’s pathetic.

[@marcusjaybrode2129]

Basically they said it was okay because it was Rebel News.

[@S.ash.]

Freedom of press doesn’t mean carte blanche to act like a paparazzi at any time

[@landsea7332]

@@npcimknot958 Actually I watch the CBC " news" - to study the techniques they use to mislead Canadians . .

[@gcanada3005]

Can’t they have one person on the panel who isn’t a card carrying Liberal

[@DanSmith-qx4nl]

This incident can only be judged on the mechanics of the incident. There are no excuses that can change that.

[@franklininterviewsvancouve8605]

The lady said he was walking fast and aggressive. No he was walking at the exact same speed as the person he was asking questions too. The cop saw him coming and blocked his path. The only assault took place by the "police officer". It's very clear.

[@irenecole100]

The woman walking with Freeland looked up and stepped out of the way just before the police bumped into and grabbed the reporter telling him he "assaulted him".This all looked so set up. Very concerning that these police would blatantly do this. Sadly this makes all actual quality police officers look so bad it is unfair to all good police trying to do their jobs.

[@gregs8606]

Yes I noticed as she glanced over towards the police officer and then changed direction in order to get out of the way of what was about to happen

[@JUVI9596]

I saw that too. Total set up

[@ruru6881]

Hadeel Aziz, a University of Toronto alum now serving as the Special Assistant to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. Also known for her work with The Syria Film Festival.

[@dynamicbrickandstoneltd92]

She was on the other side of Kristen Freeland are you blind?

[@Bloozguy]

I want the term _Police Services_ be replaced with _Police AUTHORITY_ on all Police vehicles. It's clear to me that even 'good' cops are not servicing anyone here. We now have the Police State of Canada, and there's many video evidence of that for anyone to see.

[@tedandress2741]

I'm no lawyer but I think there are grounds here for a lawsuit of the RCMP

[@RS-xh8rq]

I hope they sue!

[@michaelrosenberg2332]

OH! Excellent. So political criminals that run SRC (Socialist Republic of Canada) Commit crimes against tax payers so that tax payers can sue them, so that the tax payers can pay for the crimes of the political class. SERIOUSLY !! Nope doesn't work for me, It's revolution time

[@humanonearth1]

Haha good luck with that.

[@look5000]

All these people already hate Rebel News and agree with what the cop did. There I summarized it for you.