Trucker Convoy

Jim L said:
So now the Government can can force a tow truck operator to provide service. Wow, we are going backwards - even more freedoms being whittled away. Don't ask me to provide any service.

@JustinTrudeau better use his new found powers gingerly. Absolutely nobody wants to see this go overboard.
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It's already gone overboard Comrade.
I want to be on Justin's good side, so if you guys don't mind I'm just going to call everyone Comrade form now, okay ... LOL
 
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You’re right! In spite of all his threats and bluster, Putin still hasn’t invaded The Ukraine. Unlike our friends occupying the streets in Ottawa for three weeks now and various border crossings.
 
Invoking the Emergencies Act is pretty heavy handed.
What's going to happen next time there is a strike/demonstration at the Port of Vancouver by the dray haulers, or the next time railroad employees go on strike/demonstration in Montreal, or the longshoremen go on strike in Halifax?
What's going to happen to the indigenous peoples next time they occupy Caledonia or Brantford, or blockade the rails?
I don't think we live in a free country anymore :(
 
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Once an emergency is declared, it is subject to confirmation by the House of Commons and Senate
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Emergencies Act

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@JustinTrudeau will have to present this to the House of Commons and then the Senate must vote on it. Hopefully the NDP (whom Jagmeet Singh stated this is 'proof of failure of leadership" and the Conservatives will cause it to be revoked as it does not meet any of the requirements set out by the act:

Part II(16) threats to the security of Canada has the meaning assigned by section 2 of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act. (menaces envers la sécurité du Canada)
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Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act

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threats to the security of Canada means
  • (a) espionage or sabotage that is against Canada or is detrimental to the interests of Canada or activities directed toward or in support of such espionage or sabotage,
  • (b) foreign influenced activities within or relating to Canada that are detrimental to the interests of Canada and are clandestine or deceptive or involve a threat to any person,
  • (c) activities within or relating to Canada directed toward or in support of the threat or use of acts of serious violence against persons or property for the purpose of achieving a political, religious or ideological objective within Canada or a foreign state, and
  • (d) activities directed toward undermining by covert unlawful acts, or directed toward or intended ultimately to lead to the destruction or overthrow by violence of, the constitutionally established system of government in Canada,
but does not include lawful advocacy, protest or dissent, unless carried on in conjunction with any of the activities referred to in paragraphs (a) to (d). (menaces envers la sécurité du Canada)
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Jim L said:

Emergencies Act

Federal laws of Canada
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@JustinTrudeau will have to present this to the House of Commons and then the Senate must vote on it. Hopefully the NDP (whom Jagmeet Singh stated this is 'proof of failure of leadership" and the Conservatives will cause it to be revoked as it does not meet any of the requirements set out by the act:



Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act

Federal laws of Canada
laws-lois.justice.gc.ca laws-lois.justice.gc.ca
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I've already emailed my MP asking this very question this morning as it was my understanding as well. No response back yet. Will update if/when they respond.
 
loaders said:
Perhaps that most effective measures of this Act will be the seizure of the protestors Government corporate accounts, the revocation of vehicle insurance, the cancellation of business licences. There hopefully will be no or little need to use any force. Usually an effective punch to the pocketbook can bring folks back to their senses. Maybe, just maybe, most of the protestors will see the writing is on the wall and go home peacefully.
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You feel this is justified? The government can is all essence put whom the hell ever they want out of business comrade? I see a big payday coming or one hell of a lawsuit anyway.
 
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loaders said:
You’re right! In spite of all his threats and bluster, Putin still hasn’t invaded The Ukraine. Unlike our friends occupying the streets in Ottawa for three weeks now and various border crossings.
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I think the whole Putin deal is an effort to drive up oil prices for the shit kicking they have taken during the vid. Was up another 2.30 yesterday with no end it sight kind of like rates right now.
 
Here is something else to consider: under this power, the banks can seize accounts without a court order. Who at the bank now makes this determination? And (cough) are they qualified to do this?? The banks have a hard time dealing with their own internal policies without making mistakes, what stops them from seizing the wrong account? (Anyone that replies "due diligence" doesn't understand the banks!). How many carriers have a similar name? and the banks are going to be sure to seize the correct one?

IE: AAA Transport, VS AAA Transport Logistics VS AAA Logistics VS Triple A Transport...ETC

Again...I'm "sure" they'd make sure they get it right the first time........
 
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Jeez guys, I have to say I am somewhat surprised at your reactions to the implementation of the Emergency Measures Act. I mean, what did you expect would happen? This occupation of Ottawa would drag on forever? Or, perhaps the government would have a complete change of heart and capitulate to the demands of the protestors. Or maybe the protestors would grow tired of drinking and partying in the cold? Or surely to satisfy some, the entire government resigns and hands over control of the country to the protest organizers? The voices of Canadians that are being directly and adversely impacted by these protests are growing louder than those that have a hard time getting their vaccine certificate up on their phone screen to enter a restaurant or feel that wearing a mask is the ultimate infringement of their civil liberties. Occupying cities, harassing residents and blocking border crossings are not the type of activities that can go on indefinitely. They have made their point, now go home.
 
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The problem with these protests was that they had no real leader and actionable plan. It was always an unorganized group of anti-vaccine protestors. Their agenda was bound to fail from the start. If they had an actual plan, than maybe more Canadians would support them.

Look at any successful anti-government protest: MLK, Gandhi and Mandela. All had a powerful leader with an actionable plan.
 
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Dude, come on !!!
There is no way on God's green earth that this protest meets the threshold of the Emergencies Act. It used to be called the War Measures Act for a reason. The country is neither being invaded nor subverted.
These people are not terrorists. They are protesters exercising their God given right to disagree with the government.
Are they getting a bit carried away. Maybe to an extent. Are they disrupting the normal course of business? Certainly. Are they getting in some peoples way? Yes, a bit. Have they killed, kidnapped, or harmed anyone? No. Are they guilty of terrorism, espionage, or subversion? Not a chance.
And before you start throwing labels on me, I do not necessarily agree with every one of their opinions, but I wholeheartedly agree with their right to express those opinions without undue interference from the government.
What enactment of the Emergencies Act boils down to is "I am the government (NOTE: not we are the government) and if you don't agree with me I will squash you like a f***ing bug".
Enactment of the Emergencies Act is unfettered government power over the citizenry.
It is the end of yours, mine, and everyone else's rights.
God help us all now.
 
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When the call to arms goes out for help in taking down the government, don’t be surprised at the quality and character of some of the respondents. Average, law abiding Canadians get turned off quickly by rowdy, belligerent behaviour and the unnecessary harassment of ordinary citizens, regardless of how they may feel about vaccine mandates or even the PM.
 
Sorry Michael, I would like to agree with you, but then we’d both be wrong. This protest in both Ottawa and especially at the border crossings represents a serious threat to the country and special powers are required to bring the available resources together in stopping it. No need to worry, no one is coming for you in the night and your God given right to protest will still be there when this is over.
 
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