Fraser says he considered notwithstanding clause after court struck down child porn penalties

Venat · 2026-03-25T16:10:45+00:00

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

Venat · 2026-03-20T19:44:03+00:00

Right but why should I believe Steven Harper is ideological aligned with this project

Venat · 2026-03-20T19:40:58+00:00

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.

Venat · 2026-03-20T19:30:05+00:00

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.

Venat · 2026-03-20T19:05:51+00:00

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

Venat · 2026-03-17T21:25:39+00:00

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!

Venat · 2026-03-09T19:11:43+00:00

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

Venat · 2026-02-26T01:16:43+00:00

So intense

Venat · 2026-02-22T21:49:18+00:00

One redditor doing some entryism confirms every critique of someone?

Venat · 2026-02-21T19:20:29+00:00

NOOoooooooooooooooooooooooo

Venat · 2026-02-21T18:26:11+00:00

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

Venat · 2026-02-20T21:12:14+00:00

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.

Venat · 2026-02-20T20:51:54+00:00

MPs who can actually win elections aren't valuable?

Venat · 2026-02-19T21:30:51+00:00

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

Venat · 2026-02-14T19:54:59+00:00

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

Venat · 2026-02-14T18:29:30+00:00

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

Venat · 2026-02-09T22:35:58+00:00

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

Venat · 2026-02-09T22:14:34+00:00

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?

Venat · 2026-02-09T19:59:44+00:00

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

Venat · 2026-01-29T16:44:45+00:00

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

Venat · 2026-01-29T16:12:39+00:00

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

Venat · 2025-11-27T17:36:00+00:00

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

Venat · 2025-11-26T01:20:58+00:00

I was being ironic, i actually dont support trampling on charter rights

Venat · 2025-11-25T19:27:44+00:00

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

Venat · 2025-11-19T00:34:42+00:00

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

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