Ann Coulter Told to Review Canada's Hate Speech, Defamation Laws Before Giving Speeches at Three Universities

Conservative pundit Ann Coulter warned by university provost to read Canada's hate speech and defamation laws before giving her talk to local universities.

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No matter where conservative nutjob Ann Coulter goes, she sparks an uproar.  According to the National Post, Coulter is set to deliver three speeches this week -- one at the University of Western Ontario in London, University of Ottawa and the University of Calgary. As she prepares to land in Canada, Francois Houle, academic vice president and provost of the University of Ottawa has advised her to use "restraint, respect and consideration", as well as review Canada's hate speech and defamation laws before giving her talk to the university.

You see, Ms. Coulter gained notoriety in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, when she advocated in a column she wrote in the National Review conquering Muslim countries and converting the people to Christianity.

Local activist Megan Walker reportedly provoked an angry response from conservative sponsors of the pundit's talk after the London Free Press reported that she called Ms. Coulter a "venomous" person who "crosses the line and promotes hatred and violence." Yeah, venomous is right.

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