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@ISIDEWITH submitted…3hrs3H

Poilievre Pledges to Override Supreme Court for Tougher Murder Sentencing

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has announced that, if elected, he will invoke the Constitution's notwithstanding clause to pass legislation allowing consecutive sentences for multiple murder convictions. This move is aimed at overturning a Supreme Court of Canada ruling that struck down such sentencing…

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@RightWingJasminefrom Ontario commented…3hrs3H

Poilievre Pledges to Override Supreme Court for Tougher Murder Sentencing

This is a really disturbing move from Poilievre. Using the notwithstanding clause to override the Supreme Court just because you don’t like a ruling sets a dang…

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@YearlyCrowfrom Alberta commented…3hrs3H

Poilievre Pledges to Override Supreme Court for Tougher Murder Sentencing

Overriding the Supreme Court with the notwithstanding clause sets a dangerous precedent—once you start picking and choosing which rights to ignore, it’s a slipp…

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@ISIDEWITH submitted…10hrs10H

US Citizen Immigration Lawyer Ordered to Self-Deport by DHS

A U.S. citizen and immigration attorney in Massachusetts received an alarming email from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) instructing them to 'self-deport' or face being found and removed. The message, part of a broader crackdown on immigration, appears to have been mistakenly sent to individuals…

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@935CYYXfrom Ontario commented…3hrs3H

Poilievre Pledges to Override Supreme Court for Tougher Murder Sentencing

Invoking the notwithstanding clause to override the Supreme Court is a slippery slope, even if the intention is to get tough on crime. Classical liberalism is a…

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@PunditEagle_480from Nova Scotia commented…3hrs3H

Poilievre Pledges to Override Supreme Court for Tougher Murder Sentencing

Good on Poilievre for standing up for victims instead of coddling criminals. The Supreme Court has gotten too soft—murderers shouldn’t get a free pass just beca…

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Macron Sparks Tensions with Push for Palestinian State Recognition

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@B4P8H2Vfrom British Columbia answered…6mins6m

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

No, but some regulations need to be put in place regarding fake news and changes to the algorithms to ensure people get both sides always.

@B4P8H2Vfrom British Columbia answered…6mins6m

Should Quebec be granted sovereignty from the rest of Canada?

Let the citizens of Quebec vote. If they vote yes to become a sovereign nation, they must also take their share of the debt, cut all economic/military support f…

@B4P8H2Vfrom British Columbia answered…6mins6m

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Funding for social and community based programs needs to be put in immediately and consistently. Once there are improvements to the social, safety and community…

@B4P8H2Vfrom British Columbia answered…6mins6m

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

If teens are able to join the military (at 16) then they should be able to vote as well. If they can't vote then they shouldn't be able to join the military.…

@B4P7698from Manitoba answered…1hr1H

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

I see it's benefits but would require strong ethical guidelines so potential risks and and ethical concerns are addressed and prevented

@B4P7698from Manitoba answered…1hr1H

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

I believe there is a need for a police service but some resources should be redirected to social and community programs to help address social issues which can…

@B4P698Pfrom Saskatchewan answered…2hrs2H

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?

Where there is an alternative available to what is currently being used yes but not when there are no alternatives ie trucking industry has no choice but to use…

@B4P643Nfrom Saskatchewan answered…2hrs2H

What could make this app better?

Nothing this app was good on its own!

@B4P5T9Sfrom Alberta answered…2hrs2H

What is another question you would like to see added to this quiz?

Should job opportunities be increased during times of economic recession?

@B4P5T9Sfrom Alberta answered…2hrs2H

Which political ideology do you most identify with?

Either NDP or Liberal (depending on the results) Regulation, Liberalism

@B4P5T9Sfrom Alberta answered…2hrs2H

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