Freedom of speech in Canada means you can say anything without legal consequences.

This statement is False. While freedom of speech is protected in Canada, it is one part of a broader fundamental freedom with limits.

Discover Canada describes the freedom this way: Freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of speech and of the press. Note that Discover Canada uses the broader phrase "freedom of expression" — speech is part of expression, not the whole of it.

Freedom of expression is one of several fundamental freedoms protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The Charter "summarizes fundamental freedoms while also setting out additional rights."

However, in Canada, rights come paired with responsibilities. Discover Canada lists obeying the law as a key responsibility, citing the principle that "individuals and governments are regulated by laws and not by arbitrary actions. No person or group is above the law."

The reason this question is True/False with a clear False answer: freedom of expression is a freedom under the law — it is not a freedom from the law. Canadian laws regulate everyone, including those exercising speech rights.

This pairing of freedoms with responsibilities is a core theme in Discover Canada. Citizens enjoy fundamental freedoms (speech, assembly, religion, etc.) and at the same time are expected to obey the law, vote in elections, serve on a jury when called, and help others in the community.