CANNABIS CULTURE - Activists are planning a two-day protest of Bill C-10, the expensive and dangerous Conservative crime legislation, at MP offices across Canada this THURSDAY and FRIDAY (NOVEMBER 24 and 25).
Bill C-10 is titled The Safe Streets and Communities Act — an ironic name, considering that Canada already has some of the safest streets and communities in the world and a declining crime rate.
About a dozen protesters opposed to the federal crime Bill C-10 occupied the inside of provincial Justice Minister Andrew Swan’s constituency office for a full 24 hours last week.
CANNABIS CULTURE - Here are a few ways to help stop Conservative omnibus crime bill C-10, the nasty 'tough-on-crime' legislation experts say will cost billions and hurt Canadians.
The Premier of British Columbia received a visit from a group of about 40 protestors on Monday, who were at her office to voice opposition to Conservative Prime Minister Harper's omnibus crime bill, C-10.
Today [November 11] we remember those who have been lost in war, and give thanks to those who served our country to protect our way of life. We do this to honour their sacrifice and bravery and not to glorify war. The loudest cries denouncing the horror, the waste and the stupidity of war have always come from the veterans themselves.
CANNABIS CULTURE - For the latest news on Marc Emery, CCHQ, and Canada's cannabis community, watch new episodes of The Jodie Emery Show each week on Cannabis Culture. In this episode: The Drug Czar's response to White House petitions, Canadian provinces and C-10, and the CCHQ Halloween Party.
The federal government claims that its omnibus crime law, and particularly the mandatory sentences imposed on drug crimes, will target serious organized criminals. This is hogwash; the law will create all manner of injustices. Here’s one example.
Quebec has been joined by Ontario and British Columbia in voicing their skepticism over Stephen Harper's crime bill, telling Ottawa they will not pay for downloaded costs.