Should Canada bar controversial French comedian Dieudonné?
Why is a comedian who's been convicted of hate speech selling out shows in Montreal? Journal de Montreal columnist Lise Ravary sheds light.
French comedian Dieudonné M'bala M'bala has been convicted of hate speech, defamation, and advocating terrorism. Montreal mayor Dennis Coderre says the comic isn't welcome in his city. The Montreal Gazette says he shouldn't even be allowed in the country.
And yet, Dieudonné has a series of 10 sold-out shows coming up next month.
So who's going to these shows, and what does the situation say about the comedy scene in Quebec? French-Canadian culture columnist Lise Ravary joins guest host Gill Deacon to shed light on those questions, and more.
q: What do you think? Should the French performer be barred from entering Canada?