If you think delegates should not be denied opportunities to speak and the Amherstburg procedural by-law is too restrictive, nominate the town for a Muzzle Award.

From the Canadian Constitution Foundation website:

“Some municipalities just can’t resist acting like speech police, so the CCF is once again handing out an award no city wants to win: The Municipal Muzzle Award. If your city or town council has passed a rule that silences lawful expression, restricts protest, or punishes unpopular views, we want to hear about it. Submit the bylaw below through our online form and help us shine a light on local censorship.

BY-LAW NO. 2023-08 – By-law to govern the proceedings of Council, the conduct of its members and the calling of meetings is the name of the town by-law to include on the form.

We will be accepting entries until March 1, 2026, with the winner announced in the spring of 2026.

Thank you for standing with us against the petty authoritarianism spreading across the country. Your submission will help shame bad laws into the open – and uncover the next censorship cases that deserve to be fought.”