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Paramedic Fired for Gaza Support Sparks Free Speech Debate

6/28/2025

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Katherine Grzejszczak, a dedicated paramedic in York Region, was dismissed for expressing her support on Facebook for a rally addressing violence in Gaza and hostilities with Iran. CUPE Ontario fiercely condemned her firing, labeling it a breach of free speech and highlighting the urgent need to confront injustices without fear of retribution.

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Katherine Grzejszczak, a dedicated paramedic in York Region, was dismissed for expressing her support on Facebook for a rally addressing violence in Gaza and hostilities with Iran. CUPE Ontario fiercely condemned her firing, labeling it a breach of free speech and highlighting the urgent need to confront injustices without fear of retribution.