Bill C-51 (commonly referred to as the "anti-terrorism bill") is set to go to final reading this week in the House of Commons. It was introduced in January by the Conservatives as a response to the recent terror threats and attacks in Canada.
If passed Bill C-51 would change national security measures significantly. The legislation gives the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) the ability to expand no-fly lists, allow police to have greater control in limiting the movement of a suspect and increase the amount of time they can be kept in preventative detention. It would also allow for increased intelligence sharing between law enforcement agencies.
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Explaining the Tories' controversial anti-terror legislation
What is Bill C-51, the government’s proposed Anti-terrorism Act, and why is it so controversial?
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Over the past weeks many groups have expressed concern and opposition to the bill. Rallies happened across the nation this past Saturday as groups expressed concern that the bill would create infringement upon personal privacy and the rights and freedoms of Canadians. Others are in support of it, expressing the importance of heightening domestic security in light of the very real threat of terror from groups such as ISIS.
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WHAT CAN WE DO? PRAY.
At MY Canada we can see strong points given by both those opposing the bill, and those supporting it. To this end we encourage you to join us in praying for our leaders to strike the perfect balance in between the need for heightened domestic security and the importance of protecting the freedoms of Canadians. Please join us in praying for our leaders as they consider C-51 this week.
