Writers' groups criticize Legion branch for cancelling Calgary censorship event

Writers' groups criticize Legion branch for cancelling Calgary censorship event

Two Alberta writers' groups say they are "shocked and disappointed" after a Calgary venue abruptly cancelled an event to discuss censorship and book bans, citing conflicts with government regulations.

‘This kind of thing should never happen, not in Canada’: Calgary Legion cancels event over censorship concerns

The Writers’ Union of Canada (TWUC) and the Writers’ Guild of Alberta (WGA) say they are “shocked and disappointed” after a contracted venue cancelled their joint Freedom to Read Week event about censorship and book banning.  The event was scheduled for Feb. 23 at Calgary Legion #264, and included local writers who would read from banned books alongside a discussion on the recent rise of censorship in North America. Organizers say the Legion pul…