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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@9DJVGVY 2yrs2Y
Yes, As long as they are not arresting with out reason
@8YBZ2C63yrs3Y
I don't really know much about it to have a fair opinion about it.
@8S54HBM4yrs4Y
I do not have enough information to choose whether or not I support Bill C-51.
@8QRNRC44yrs4Y
yes, although they should also have t have accountability for their actions and have diverse background, so their are no prejudices , or biasts.
@8QG76G84yrs4Y
somewhat, i believe it could turn into a police state, but if managed correctly, it could be beneficial.
@8QD4K4K4yrs4Y
Yes, only if the bill becomes clearer on the exact authorities that are being expanded, in order to protect the rights of legitimate dissenters and protest groups. Something with this amount of power requires strict wording and guidelines.
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@99MR6J32yrs2Y
Yes, assuming the government and federal/military forces are able to intervene and given seniority in times when multiple organizations must work in tandem.
@99HH6R5New Democratic2yrs2Y
Yes, but citizens should be allowed to be made aware of the process to increase accountability, and the scope should be increased to all crime.
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