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Minister Melanie Joly and Dieudonne Quebec Tour

: The promoters for Dieudonne Quebec tour say they have reviewed his material and don't believe he will run foul of Canada hate-speech laws, according to Globe and Mail. His expected arrival was met with public outcry as well as an alleged act of vandalism against the Montreal venue where he is scheduled to speak, organizers said Monday. Dieudonne fans say he is misunderstood and that they appreciate his comic performances, which offer pointed critiques of France cultural and political elites. He remains popular in France and around the world; his official Facebook page has more than one million likes. It up to to make a decision based on his past, said Joly, who represents a Montreal riding. On Monday, federal Heritage Minister Melanie Joly said she wouldn't go to his show, but stopped short of saying he shouldn't be allowed into Canada. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.