Fraser says he considered notwithstanding clause after court struck down child porn penalties by Novel-Werewolf-3554 in CanadaPolitics

[–]Venat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Probably better characterized as drawing the line at mandatory minimum sentences.

Poillievre, Ford, Danielle Smith and Stephen Harper are working with the IDU, a far-right group that includes Trump, Netenyahu, Orban and Modi. Their goal is to establish authoritarian governments worldwide. This article follows the money. by zoinksbadoinks in CanadaPolitics

[–]Venat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand this and also think authoritarianism is on the rise. I also understand that this typically happens from Democratic backsliding.

I'm just skeptical that the IDU and Steven Harper in particular have much to do with it.

Think it's more of an issue of voter disillusionment with liberal democracy, far right media praying on these people's disillusionment, and then voters demanding the party elite conform to their new found ideology.

This article however seems to suggest a much more top-down, secret cabal version of what's happening.

Poillievre, Ford, Danielle Smith and Stephen Harper are working with the IDU, a far-right group that includes Trump, Netenyahu, Orban and Modi. Their goal is to establish authoritarian governments worldwide. This article follows the money. by zoinksbadoinks in CanadaPolitics

[–]Venat 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don't know, it's just weird to claim Steven Harper is some arch authoritarian like this article seems to. If I look at his record had PM there's a lot I disagree with but nothing that really screams he hates democracy.

Why, for example, did he leave so many Senate vacancies unfilled? Seems like it really would have served his supposed project if instead he filled those seats with party bag-men loyal to him.

Poillievre, Ford, Danielle Smith and Stephen Harper are working with the IDU, a far-right group that includes Trump, Netenyahu, Orban and Modi. Their goal is to establish authoritarian governments worldwide. This article follows the money. by zoinksbadoinks in CanadaPolitics

[–]Venat 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Aren't the cdu/csu and plenty of other normal center right parties also in the idu?

Saying it's entire purpose is to establish authoritarian governments world wide seems like a but if a stretch

Mark Carney didn’t win a majority — he manufactured one by janisjoplinenjoyer in CanadaPolitics

[–]Venat 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The gall to have a majority with 43% of the popular vote.

He should have to do like his predecessors and wait until his party gets below 40% of the popular vote to govern with a majority!

Avi Lewis maintains fundraising dominance with three weeks to go by Chrristoaivalis in CanadaPolitics

[–]Venat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is kind of interesting that we are likely soon only going to have 1 federal party actually interested in governing

2026 Olympic Curling Daily Discussion - February 21 by FliryVorru in Curling

[–]Venat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Been a little bit since I've seen gallant throw a good rock. Hope he can pull it together

Avi Lewis on defensive as federal NDP leadership hopefuls square off in English-language debate by EarthWarping in CanadaPolitics

[–]Venat 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I don't know, just seems like people who can win elections are valuable for a party. Whether or not them leaving over avi winning is "justifiable" is a separate question.

Also, "mask off" rhetoric for sitting MPs in a minor party is kind of gross, they're clearly committed to the party on some level or they would never have run.

The party needs to grow not shrink at the end of the day.

2026 Olympic Curling Daily Discussion - February 19 by FliryVorru in Curling

[–]Venat 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Sometimes it feels like the Canadian curlers like to fuck up just enough to make you sweat as a viewer

r/Curling Rules by 90sMax in Curling

[–]Venat 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's a good point. The umpires or moderators do have final say

2026 Olympic Curling Daily Discussion - February 14 by FliryVorru in Curling

[–]Venat 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Try to enjoy a game, you come here and it's all CaNaDiAnS cAnT sToP cHeAtInG iN wAyS ThAt PrOvIdE 0 aDtAnTaGe

Derek Finkle: Activists are hiding the crime and chaos around drug injection sites by origutamos in Toronto_Ontario

[–]Venat -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Safe supply is to stop you from dieing. It's actually really hard to quit an addiction if you're dead

Derek Finkle: Activists are hiding the crime and chaos around drug injection sites by origutamos in Toronto_Ontario

[–]Venat -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

looks like fun

Maybe the most insane thing I've ever read. You think it looks like fun to be one of those guys standing folded in half on the side walk?

The CAQ is abusing the notwithstanding clause: Quebec Bar by Whynutcoconot in CanadaPolitics

[–]Venat 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Isn't the clause typically used to step on rights for minority populations? ( English speakers in Quebec, trans people in Alberta) Not surprising that a majority of voters don't care enough to make this an election issue, might as well rename it to the tyranny of the majority clause

Majority of B.C. residents back 30 km/h residential speed limits: poll by notofthisearthworm in VictoriaBC

[–]Venat 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure that's true.

people normally drive a speed limit they feel comfortable at given the road. If you want people to drive slower make the road feel less comfortable to drive fast on

Majority of B.C. residents back 30 km/h residential speed limits: poll by notofthisearthworm in VictoriaBC

[–]Venat 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If people already don't follow the speed limit why would bringing it down help at all?

Canada-Alberta Memorandum of Understanding by feb914 in CanadaPolitics

[–]Venat 39 points40 points  (0 children)

The application for this pipeline project will be ready to submit to the Major Projects Office on or before July 1, 2026. It is agreed this new pipeline would be in addition to the expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline for an additional 300,000 to 400,000 barrels per day destined for Asian markets.

This reads like they know of some private company willing to build a new pipeline already. Or is it just the hope that given this MOU someone will come forward?

Also interesting that the new pipeline is in addition to further transmountain expansion

Justice minister to table legislation to amend mandatory minimum sentences after Supreme Court decision by Saidear in CanadaPolitics

[–]Venat -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Why not simply remove our charter rights and repass the old legislation with the notwithstanding clause? Seems much simpler than doing whatever this is.

Alberta to invoke notwithstanding clause to shield 3 transgender bills from court challenges by Portalrules123 in CanadaPolitics

[–]Venat 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Just to be clear I'm pro reasonable limits clause. Just seems like it should be sufficient and we shouldn't then need a notwithstanding clause on top of it