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"Jamie Sarkonak: Trudeau judge abuses Charter to free man busted with a loaded Glock In Edmonton last month, a judge laid the groundwork to acquit a man who, while sporting clear hallmarks of drug dealing, was caught by police packing a loaded Glock. If you’re ever wondering why crime is on the rise in Canada, you can look straight to decisions like these by our courts. This recent example comes to us from 30-year-old Haider Aftab Khan, who was recently acquitted of a pile of gun and drug charges. On June 11, he succeeded in convincing Justice Derek Jugnauth, a former criminal defence lawyer appointed by then-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to the Alberta Court of King’s Bench, to exclude the gun and drug evidence from his trial. This collapsed the Crown’s case. Khan had been pulled over in a Ford Explorer in the early hours of April 24, 2022. The vehicle had a license plate covering, an illegal addition that caught the attention of a pair of police on patrol. The officers ran the plate number and found the SUV was registered to a Calgary owner who was “subject to ‘a large paragraph’ of court ordered conditions related to weapons and violence.” They pulled Khan over, and both approached the car. One officer approached the car asked Khan for his license, insurance and registration; Khan couldn’t find his license, however, and provided an expired insurance slip; frantic, he searched his car, then his phone. The officer followed Khan’s hands with his flashlight (this was around 1 a.m.) — and saw a blue pill bottle without a lid that “looked like it had the paper scratched off” under the radio dash. Inside the bottle, the officer testified, were two baggies: one with pills, another with white powder. At that point, Khan was arrested for drug possession. He was then patted down by the other officer, who found a Glock 9mm handgun loaded with four bullets. Officers then searched the SUV, finding 40 oxycodone tablets and a gram of cocaine in the pill bottle — the label that was worn, illegible in some places, but not torn — along with a box of 30 45-calibre rounds from the centre console. Khan was charged with improper storage of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm in a vehicle, carrying a concealed weapon without authorization, and possession of a restricted firearm with ammunition (which carries a maximum sentence of 14 years). He was also slapped with two counts of drug possession. When his day in court came along, Khan gave a different version of events — which the court didn’t buy. The SUV, he testified, was his cousin’s, and he had driven it to Edmonton to be worked on by a preferred mechanic; he’d been followed by three cruisers, not one; he had his phone recording during the traffic stop; he was dragged from his car, punched several times by the arresting officer, and then punched again several times by three other officers while handcuffed in the back of the cruiser; he’d sustained cuts to his face. The pill bottle, Khan testified, wasn’t sitting under the radio in the front of the car — in fact, he claimed to have never seen it before. The judge called BS: Khan’s story was “implausible” and “internally inconsistent.” No phone video was filed as evidence in his defence, the beat-down story didn’t make sense and no medical evidence supported the brutality allegations. But on Khan’s side was the Charter — and Justice Jugnauth’s liberal reading of it. To justify an arrest, an officer must have reasonable grounds to do so, supported by sufficient evidence that causes them to believe an offence has been committed. The basis for Khan’s arrest was the pill bottle, which the officer believed had been tampered with. And, fair enough. Canadian police seize bottles with scratched labels in busts all the time. In Sooke, B.C., in Grande Prairie, Alta., in Barrie, Ont., London, Ont., in Corner Brook, N.L. — to name a few cases. But it turned out the label in this case wasn’t scratched (though it was weathered), and its lidless quality with plastic sticking out the top wasn’t enough to satisfy the judge, who also thought the arresting officer didn’t have the training or experience to identify a suspicious bottle. The cocaine baggie, in the judge’s view, was the only item that, if spotted, would have warranted a lawful arrest — but he didn’t believe that the officer could have seen it inside the bottle from his angle. No reasonable grounds were secured, which meant that all evidence stemming from the arrest — the gun, the drugs — was obtained illegally. This wasn’t necessarily fatal to the case: judges have the option of allowing evidence borne from a Charter violation into trial if society’s interest in the prosecution is great enough. Heck, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled in 2010 that unlawfully beating a non-compliant intoxicated driver to the point of breaking his ribs and puncturing a lung isn’t enough to get evidence tossed out. However, Jugnauth found the police misconduct to be “serious,” and the breach of Khan’s rights to be on the extreme end of the state-intrusion spectrum. These factors were so heavy, in the judge’s view, they outweighed the concealed loaded handgun that posed an objective danger to society — and, in particular, the officers, had the traffic stop gone another way. “Unlawfully carrying a loaded handgun on one’s person is an extremely serious offence that strikes at the heart of the community’s sense of security…. “In my view, society’s interest in bringing Mr. Khan to trial on the merits of this case strongly favours admitting the evidence. However, the strength of that pull is ameliorated to a degree by the importance of the public’s interest in knowing that citizens’ fundamental rights have meaning and the rule of law governs.” And so, Jugnauth neutered the Crown’s case and acquitted Khan. The Alberta Crown Prosecution Service has not yet decided whether to appeal. It’s not a major case, nor a bloody one, but it’s a decent demonstration of just how hard it is to manage public safety in Canada: even if a person is caught with a loaded gun strapped to the chest with illegal drugs semi-visible below the dash, that’s no guarantee they’ll be held to account for it. We don’t need more gun bans targeting lawful owners — we need better judges. National Post unquote Jamie Sarkonak: Trudeau judge abuses Charter to free man busted with a loaded Glock PM Carney and the Liberals still have done nothing to stop this kind of thing that puts Canadians and the police in danger. When are they going to wake up and listen to the provincial governments, police departments and people of Canada that are being endangered?

Negotiations are only beginning. You can't get everything you want. Welcome to the real world.

Carney did the right thing. Holding out would have cost Canadians a lot of jobs and money. The DST was a Socialist money grab on Canadians.

I have much to learn. But I have some idea of some of the threats in the world. China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran are big threats. I am not sure the nuclear threat from Iran is gone.

Canadians need to wake up! Russia has proven in the Ukraine it is a terrorist state. Over 200 prisoners taken by Russia have died from torture or neglect. The world is a dangerous place. We need to do our share to protect the west from the terrorist states. Freedom is not free and it will cost more than tokenism.

How much do you wish to pay for your freedom and a free country?

Yes. Man can regulate the amount of air pollution by regulations, but that has nothing to do with the climate. I hope you understand the difference. Man cannot control the climate.

I simply don't believe in that fascist kind of government. Be careful what you wish for. If enough people approve of that behavior, it may turn on them some day. What goes around comes around.

How delusional can a person be? Climate has always changed. Get used to it. Man cannot control the climate. It is absurd to think he can. The best man can do is to adapt to the consequences of changing weather such as being prepared to deal with forest fires, floods, etc. Any rational scientist will tell you the same thing. Don't waste any more money and resources on trying to stop climate change. Don't harm the energy industry and stop the carbon tax on industry and caps on industry emission scams. Stop wasting taxpayer money on rebates for EVs

Both did a lot of deportations, mostly without due process. So I am not defending what Obama did. The U.S. in general has lost its sense of humanitarianism and justice. Here is an article that describes both President's history of deportations. Nothing to be proud of. If you have any humanity you should change your attitude. quote Introduction Deportations have long sparked debate in the U.S., especially over whether immigrants get fair legal treatment. During Barack Obama’s presidency (2009–2016), about 3.2 million people were formally deported, while Donald Trump’s current policies, as of 2025, face heavy criticism for similar due process concerns. This article examines the facts behind Obama’s deportation record, the lack of due process in many cases, and how Trump’s approach draws parallel backlash, staying neutral and balanced. Obama’s Deportation Record From 2009 to 2016, Obama’s administration deported around 3.2 million immigrants through formal removal orders, with a total of 5.24 million removals and voluntary returns. The focus was on criminals and recent border crossers, earning Obama the nickname “deporter-in-chief” from critics like the ACLU. In 2013 alone, 438,421 deportations occurred, per the Migration Policy Institute. Supporters said this targeted dangerous individuals, but critics argued it tore apart families and ignored immigrants’ rights. Due Process Under Obama A major issue was the lack of due process. About 75–83% of deportations were nonjudicial, meaning they skipped immigration court. In 2012, roughly 313,000 of 419,000 deportations happened without a judge’s review, according to ACLU data. These “expedited removals” often left immigrants without lawyers or a chance to appeal. For example, many long-term U.S. residents were deported after minor offenses, with no opportunity to argue their case. Critics said this violated fairness, while defenders claimed it was efficient for border security. Trump’s Deportation Policies As of April 2025, Trump’s second term has ramped up deportation plans, aiming to remove millions, including criminals and undocumented immigrants. His 2017–2021 term saw about 1 million deportations, far fewer than Obama’s, but his current rhetoric promises a larger scale. ICE operations have expanded, targeting workplaces and communities, per recent web reports. Like Obama, Trump prioritizes criminals but also casts a wider net, raising fears of mass deportations. Due Process Concerns with Trump Trump’s policies face backlash for bypassing due process, much like Obama’s. Web sources, including NPR, note that expedited removals remain common, with many immigrants detained and deported without hearings. In 2019, 64% of deportations were nonjudicial, per the Migration Policy Institute. Critics argue Trump’s aggressive ICE raids and proposed “deportation camps” risk deporting people with U.S. ties without fair trials. Supporters say it’s necessary for law enforcement, but groups like the ACLU warn of human rights violations. Comparing the Backlash Both presidents faced criticism for similar reasons. Obama’s high deportation numbers and reliance on nonjudicial removals drew protests from immigrant advocates, who said he betrayed progressive values. Trump’s plans spark outrage for their scale and perceived cruelty, with X posts in 2025 calling them “inhumane.” Yet both used expedited removals to streamline deportations, often at the cost of legal protections. Obama’s defenders argued he balanced enforcement with reforms like DACA, while Trump’s backers claim he’s restoring order. Critics of both say due process suffered. Conclusion Obama’s 3.2 million deportations, with 75–83% lacking due process, set a precedent for efficient but controversial immigration enforcement. Trump’s ongoing policies, echoing this approach, face similar scrutiny for prioritizing speed over fairness. The debate remains heated: how should the U.S. balance security and justice? Understanding these facts helps clarify the challenges both administrations faced. Deportations and Due Process: Comparing Obama and Trump Policies I am not here to defend Obama or Democrats or Republicans. How about defending humanity for a change instead of playing politics? "Yet both used expedited removals to streamline deportations, often at the cost of legal protections."

No. It wasn't the same under Obama. You know that.

Did Obama do all the things Trump and ICE are doing? I don't think do. Where is the humanity?

"Trump administration taunts detained migrants with ICE alligators at proposed Florida prison" They are planning to build an Alligator Alcatraz for undocumented migrants in the heart of alligator land and boasting about it on social media. "The Department of Homeland Security taunted detained migrants with an AI-generated meme depicting alligators guarding a proposed Florida prison, what critics called a “horrendous lack of humanity.” Work has begun on the so-called “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration detention center that’s expected to cost $450 million a year in the heart of Florida’s Everglades. “Coming soon!” DHS said in a post on X Saturday, with the meme of the alligators donning Immigration and Customs Enforcement baseball caps. The department was called out on social media for the post. “A horrendous lack of humanity,” wrote former U.S. diplomat and Georgetown lecturer Brett Bruen. Christopher Burgess, a global security expert and former CIA officer, simply said: “Disgusting.” “This is not a joke, it’s psychological warfare dressed as meme culture,” another person said. “This isn’t a warning. It’s a threat and DHS just made it official propaganda.” Some Trump administration supporters were also not impressed. “This administration is doing good things, but the utter lack of seriousness of your comms team really sucks,” one person said. “No one takes you seriously with posts like this.” Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, an ally of President Donald Trump, boasted this week in a social media video that the center will require minimal additional security due to its remote, swampland location, which is home to dangerous wildlife, including alligators and pythons. A graphic advertising the detention center featured in the Florida Attorney General’s social media video. (X/James Uthmeier) “Alligator Alcatraz” would detain roughly 1,000 people in a facility on an abandoned airfield in the heart of the sprawling conservation area made up of mangrove forests and “rivers of grass.” The idea recalls Trump’s own suggestion during his first term that a medieval moat be built alongside his still-unfinished southern border wall, inhabited by deadly creatures. Friends of the Everglades and the Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit Friday challenging the move to open the facility. The government’s plan has not been through an environmental review as required under federal law, and the public has had no opportunity to comment, the groups claim in the suit, which named the Department of Homeland Security, ICE and the Florida Division of Emergency Management as the defendants. “The site is more than 96 percent wetlands, surrounded by Big Cypress National Preserve, and is habitat for the endangered Florida panther and other iconic species,” Eve Samples, executive director of Friends of the Everglades, said. “This scheme is not only cruel, it threatens the Everglades ecosystem that state and federal taxpayers have spent billions to protect,” she added." Trump administration taunts detained migrants with ICE alligators at proposed Florida prison What is next in the cruel schemes? Stay tuned.

"B.C. firefighter says he was denied entry to U.S.: 'Good enough to fight their wars but not good enough to cross their borders' Flynn said he is a British citizen living in Canada as a permanent resident. He is a firefighter in Vancouver and volunteers with Squamish Search and Rescue. He has served in the British Parachute Regiment (SFSG) and has also served alongside U.S. forces under Joint Special Operations Command. “I operated under U.S. command, wore the American uniform, and fought under the American flag. I’ve always felt a strong bond with the United States,” he told National Post. “I have no criminal record and no known issues that would justify this denial.” In his post on Instagram, he said he trained for the competition in the U.S. for months. “And still, I’m grounded — sidelined not by injury or lack of effort, but by bureaucracy and silence,” he wrote. Flynn intended to fly to Alabama from Vancouver International Airport on Wednesday. He never made his flight because his Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) had expired and would not be renewed, Global News reported . He said he received an update on the ESTA app that said, “Travel not authorized.” B.C. firefighter says he was denied entry to U.S.: 'Good enough to fight their wars but not good enough to cross their borders'

I don't agree. The whole way of operating under Trump has proven a steady violation of Constitutional rights.

Everything is bull shit to you. So what's the point of arguing?

Just more Socialism and government tax grabs is why the cost of everything is going out of sight for millions of Canadians and many have to go to food banks. What's so hard to understand about that. Too much government and too much taxation is bad for Canadians.

I don't think the woman and her kids broke any law. Their Constitutional rights have been violated. That's just how it goes these days in the good ole America for countless people. Trump's world.

No, they were admitted legally under a program Biden had in place. That means they were and are in the country legally. Just because ICE unlawfully arrested them doesn't mean they are all of a sudden inllegally in the country. They were arrested contrary to the Constitution and their rights were violated. Pretty simple to understand.

Not really. The main companies affected are big American companies like Google, Amazon, Uber, etc. A general statement doesn't have to include every possible detail. Arguing for argument's sake again.

Actually they were in the country legally. I lost the original article that explained that. The article in the OP does not explain that but I found the original article just now. Sorry for not finding it again sooner and including it. But this is what it says: "The lawsuit filed Tuesday argues that the family's arrests after fleeing Honduras and entering the U.S. legally using a Biden-era appointment app violate their Fourth Amendment right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizure and their Fifth Amendment right to due process." This explains how they entered the country legally using a Biden-era appointment app. So arresting them violated the Constitution. Family sues over US detention in what may be first challenge to courthouse arrests involving kids

"A mother and her two young kids are fighting for their release from a Texas immigration detention center in what is believed to be the first lawsuit involving children challenging the Trump administration's policy on immigrant arrests at courthouses. The lawsuit filed Tuesday argues that the family's arrests after fleeing Honduras and entering the U.S. legally using a Biden-era appointment app violate their Fourth Amendment right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizure and their Fifth Amendment right to due process." Migrant Family Files First Lawsuit Challenging ICE Courthouse Arrests Involving Children I just found this article which I had lost earlier that explains how they entered the country legally using a Biden-era appointment app. So they were arrested illegally. The arrest was contrary to the Constitution as the article explains here: Family sues over US detention in what may be first challenge to courthouse arrests involving kids There are many other shocking arrests and deportations. "HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have in recent days deported the Cuban-born mother of a 1-year-old girl — separating them indefinitely — and three children ages 2, 4 and 7 who are U.S. citizens along with their Honduran-born mothers, their lawyers said Saturday. The three cases raise questions about who is being deported, and why, and come amid a battle in federal courts over whether President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown has gone too far and too quickly at the expense of fundamental rights. Lawyers in the cases described how the women were arrested at routine check-ins at ICE offices, given virtually no opportunity to speak with lawyers or their family members and then deported within three days or less. The American Civil Liberties Union, National Immigration Project and several other allied groups said in a statement that the way ICE deported children who are U.S. citizens and their mothers is a “shocking — although increasingly common — abuse of power.” ICE deports immigrant mother of infant and three children who are US citizens, lawyers say | AP News These are horrendous crimes against humanity. That this is happening in a supposedly democratic country where human rights are supposed to exist is sad. Time to take down the Statue of Liberty.

What can we expect when the LIberals/NDP are constantly trying to placate the natives and environmentalists. These two groups dominate the country and decide what resource projects they will allow. The Liberal left has caved in to FNs and given them UNDRIP and governments and companies must allow FNs to give their "informed consent to do anything". FNs will of course demand a big percentage of everything. They are only 5% of the population but you would think they are half of the population and claim they own most of the land.

So that means they would already pay taxes like any other company operating in Canada. The DST is a new and additional tax.

Walmart would pay the same tax as any business within Canada pays. Businesses pay taxes based on their profits. That is totally different that a DST tax on a foreign company operating on the internet. A digital service tax on Amazon will be passed on to customers. It is another excuse for the Liberal government to collect more taxes. People that purchase something on Amazon already pay GST and will now have another price increase to pay for the DST.