Brad McRae defends North Van noise bylaw

In a case of "freedom of expression" - a singer in North Vancouver is protesting over a noise bylaw which prohibits use of a amplifier in a public space without getting an appropriate permit.  The whole issue is now in BC Supreme Court

Brad McRae (North Van Bylaw Manager and former City of WL Senior Bylaw Officer) defends the bylaw and says the whole issue is about the amplifier and not about playing in a public place

Courts have previously held that it is reasonable in a "free and democratic society" that limits are placed upon a freedom of expression or more candidly - the rights of the public to peace and good government trumps the rights' of one's right to a complete/unfettered freedom of expression...

Excellent job by Brad McRae explaining the issue here :)