[refurb]

Not sure what’s up with British Commonwealth countries but there is a definite split when it comes to individual rights.

Australia is creating a massive surveillance state, NZ won’t allow their own citizens into the country (2 years now!) and Canada pulls out a sledgehammer to deal with protestors on the front steps of its legislature.

Maybe Canada can adopt some of Singapore’s rules? Permits for any protest (even a one person protest), a “free speech square” where you can exercise your rights - all in the name of “stability and maintenance of harmony”.

[raxxorrax]

You don't only have that in Singapore, many western countries have similar laws. Germany for example. It is not a good example though and should not be copied or presented as anything good.

[klyrs]

If you think this is the sledgehammer, you should read up on what they did to G20 protesters. It wasn't weeks of friendly fraternization.

[refurb]

I don’t recall a suspension of Charter Rights?

[smnrchrds]

There is no suspension of charter rights. Emergencies Act unambiguously says all charter rights remain in effect.

[refurb]

Indeed...

https://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2022/02/can...

"The Charter allows the Government to balance the rights of the individual with the interests of society where limits on guaranteed rights and freedoms can be justified in a free and democratic society."

The Emergencies Act can give the government the power to force you to act on their behalf.... "Directing specified persons to render essential services". If that's not a violation of the Charter..."the right to life, liberty and security of the person", I don't know what is.

It's basically saying "we'll respect the Charter because the Charter allows reasonable violations of those rights".