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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@8CHMKVP4yrs4Y
Yes, but they should be monitored carefully so they don't step over the line.
@4PGFBLB3yrs3Y
No, the complete disregard which Bill C-51 displays for civil rights in the interest of averting 'terrorism' is an egregious example of self-fulfilling prophecy.
@4G23J2Y3yrs3Y
There is no doubt we are presently living in a dystopian world, but in western countries tend to see this through "rose colored glasses". I personally believe, we are in a global crisis. This emerging terrorism, is a symptom of these corporation wars for the control of foreign resources i.e., oil. These Middle Eastern countries have a feudal age mindset and are acting much like Europeans did a thousand years ago. Some radicals are, in fact envious of the progressive nature of democratic countries, and seek to destroy what they could never achieve through peace and prosperity.
@4R4XY7N3yrs3Y
I do not support racial profiling and such (which is where many people would develop suspicion). As terrorism is increasing, I find it more important to support defence and preventive measures. The less fault we have is safest. Education is more important to support, and I am opposed to control at this chaotic time. Premature detaining would not stop extremist plans anyway, as I have noticed.
@484BL623yrs3Y
Make something like the CIA.
@8TVZY623yrs3Y
Don’t know enough about it
@9LK27QT6 days6D
No unless sufficient evidence is presented to say otherwise (actual proof of them being a terrorist) spying on someone you think might be a terrorist is not ever OK
Yes, if a House of Commons committee is tasked with reviewing the decisions made by intelligence agencies in enforcing this act.
@9L57DMR4wks4W
It’s a difficult question because I don’t want my privacy to be invaded but I don’t want any terrorism to happen
No, there is already very little terrorism in Canada
@8TVD7ZT3yrs3Y
No. Privacy is the most important aspect of a free society, and this bill limits that greatly.
@8TV636B3yrs3Y
No, but only because the Canadian police are already terrible at doing the jobs they are responsible for now - doesn’t make sense to give them more responsibilities that they likely can’t handle. This should be a military responsibility.
@8TS8XVK3yrs3Y
As long as it does not step on my freedom
@8TQ4VL53yrs3Y
Yes, Big brother, should be enacted for increased in security and safety. Not only for terrorism but other crimes committed.
@8TNDXCT3yrs3Y
Yes, but only after a constitutionality test, but regardless, we have enough laws to prevent and deal with these crimes.
@8TMF76P3yrs3Y
Yes, but all I know is that it prevents terrorism.
@8TL9CJZ3yrs3Y
Don’t know enough about bill C-51
@8TJLN5Z3yrs3Y
Neutral; not enough known about the bill.
@8TJ7GMS3yrs3Y
Yes, but more clarification is required for how much power will be given to the police.
@8TJ5TNJ3yrs3Y
Not knowledgeable enough to choose
@8TJ4NQW3yrs3Y
In between. It's good to be educated but now that they are, there might prejudice which should not be aloud.
@8TJ42VR3yrs3Y
I need more information before I can make my decision
@8TJ3SXH3yrs3Y
Yes, but expand federal agencies instead and keep the amount of power they have outside of counter-terrorism to a minimal.
@8TGZNRT3yrs3Y
Yes, but roll back the section stating that police can arrest based on suspicion.
@8TFHK9D3yrs3Y
Yes, but the government should only "detain or restrict terror suspects" if they have concrete evidence.
@8TFCNHJ3yrs3Y
Yes, but keep a large watch on them.
@8TD69HWNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Yes, but the bill is a bit vague regarding certain issues, and could be taken advantage of
@8TCZCBF3yrs3Y
Yes, so long as it doesn't interrupt the rights of Canadian dissenters to peacefully organize and protest. The bill should be completely transparent, vagueness leads to mistrust, and often abuse of power. I don't think any rational-thinking/law abiding Canadian would be against the government's anti-terrorism efforts, however, if there is concern about the broad language in Bill C-51, it should be addressed.
@8TCZB3H3yrs3Y
I need someone to explain it to me in a non complex way
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@8TBP6KW3yrs3Y
Anti-terrorism units are a good thing, until it's not. Racism is a big part of anti-terrorism, and supporting a bill that promotes anti terrorism is a good thing, but it's a slippery slope towards innocent people being accused.
@8TBNMZHNew Democratic3yrs3Y
No, it makes it easier for the police to target minorities
@8TB3T3H3yrs3Y
acab but sometimes we need them t keep the country safe, make sure that if hiring more cops that they are good people
@8T9WJLT3yrs3Y
yes but with regulation.
@8T4W3893yrs3Y
No, the bill is too vauge and may be abused through racial profiling
@8T4S24L3yrs3Y
no it may stop some but intrude o the privacy of innocent people
Yes, as long as the power is not misused to invade people's privacy and jeopardize their rights as Canadian citizens.
@8T452LX3yrs3Y
i need to research the bill and see what else it allows
@8T2N7KX3yrs3Y
Yes, but with clearer language and policies to protect the privacy of the public.
@8T2MJ7Z3yrs3Y
Yes but must add training to Identify actual terrorism
@8T2KWD53yrs3Y
No, it's too vague and is a pointer to a police state
Yes, granted that the bill is made less vague and removes possible loopholes
@8SY3RWN3yrs3Y
Yes, but give less authority to police so they don't shut down legitimate protesters
i do not like bill c-51 and no i do not support bill c-51 :/
@8SVDPDC3yrs3Y
Yes, but only with ex-convicts, possible threats, and with new immigrants for a few years (depending)
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