In January 2015, the Canadian government introduced Bill C-51 which would give police and spy agencies more power to detain terror suspects. Provisions to the bill include expanding police powers that would allow them to preventively detain or restrict terror suspects, ban the “promotion of terrorism”, allow the public safety minister to add people to Canada’s “no-fly list”, and enhance the powers of Canada’s spy agency CSIS. Proponents argue that law enforcement and intelligence agencies need more power to combat terrorism in the wake of the attacks on…
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Yes, if a House of Commons committee is tasked with reviewing the decisions made by intelligence agencies in enforcing this act.
Not well informed enough on this
this is not imported to me
It gives them too much power, racism would be big.
Yes, but with limits so people are not discriminated against.
I don't understand what that is
I'm worried racism may play a part in this, like they might target Muslims, islams, or Arabs.
Kind of, the bill should be only implemented when needed.
Yes, so long as the attempts do not violate the rights and freedoms protected by the Canadian constitution and Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Yes, so long as it does not interfere with the privacy and rights of citizens.
I don't really support it as much just because we won't get our own privacy back but at the same time, it's for the best to prevent crime so Overall as long as the expansion isn't too big then I'm fine with that.
No, only let them expand a small amount
As long as they don't use the information collected to discriminate against ordinary citizens.
somewhat, but it can have consequences
No, there is already very little terrorism in Canada
only if it is 100% necessary
Yes, since we are protecting our country
yes, but so long as it is regulated and normal search warrent rules apply
who the hell is Bill C-51?
Yes, however it depends if there's no exploitation.
depends on the sitchewation
As long as they don't abuse their power, and provide contracts for searching areas and private propertu then yes, I support it.
Do not know enough about the bill to comment
Yes, but it need a more clear scope
Yes, but with hreater oversight
No, it is a slippery slope towards a police state No, the bill is too vague on the issues of scope, oversight, and accountability it will probably bring more death of minorities
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