Province to scrap secret G20 law

[Shwa]

Interesting "exclusive" story from the Star.

Which is all to say, hey, let's see how this works in modern times and "oops" maybe a law designed to protect us from rampaging Nazis, isn't appropriate in these modern times.

Exclusive: Province to scrap secret G20 law

Ontario plans to scrap a “troubling” World War II-era law blamed for arrests, confusion and alleged civil rights abuses in policing the G20 summit last June, the Star has learned.

Community Safety and Corrections Minister Jim Bradley will announce the move Thursday after former attorney general and chief justice Roy McMurtry delivers his long-awaited report on the flawed 1939 Public Works Protection Act, a top government source said.

The broad arrest powers creates “potential for abuse (that is) beyond troubling,” McMurtry wrote in his 54-page effort, a copy of which was obtained by the Star.

He compared such legislation to a “loaded weapon” for authorities to use at their whim, and noted the public works law was initially passed to protect public works like hydroelectric plants at Niagara Falls from Nazi sabotage.

Sorry for the fat lip, bruises and torn hemp shirt son, just following the law...

[GostHacked]

The abuse already happened at the G20. The special powers were never given to the police, people were fasely arrested. And only after the summit is over, do we find out that the powers were never granted to the police.

That's some bullshit right there folks.

[ToadBrother]

The abuse already happened at the G20. The special powers were never given to the police, people were fasely arrested. And only after the summit is over, do we find out that the powers were never granted to the police.

That's some bullshit right there folks.

This goes under the file "It's easier to say your sorry than ask for permission."

[GostHacked]

This goes under the file "It's easier to say your sorry than ask for permission."

Translation, it's easier to violate your rights, then ask for forgiveness.

[ToadBrother]

Translation, it's easier to violate your rights, then ask for forgiveness.

Absolutely. This is the same sorts of tactics frequently used for events like the Olympics or the G20 meeting. Regulations and laws that are flagrantly unconstitutional are brought in at the last moment so the courts have no time to review them before the event in question. Then, long after the fact, the Powers That Be will act all contrite and go "Oops, I guess that was a bit over the mark. Sorry about the skull-cracking."

[GostHacked]

Absolutely. This is the same sorts of tactics frequently used for events like the Olympics or the G20 meeting. Regulations and laws that are flagrantly unconstitutional are brought in at the last moment so the courts have no time to review them before the event in question. Then, long after the fact, the Powers That Be will act all contrite and go "Oops, I guess that was a bit over the mark. Sorry about the skull-cracking."

And if we break any laws, we are not afforded those luxuries. It's their own get out of jail free card. But how much will it take for people to take action and say enough is enough. I hope it's before it's too late. We see what is happening south of the 49th in terms of policing and security, it's a good indication of what is to come to Canada.

I don't understand anyone who makes apologies for the cops when they violate our rights.

[MiddleClassCentrist]

Interesting "exclusive" story from the Star.

Which is all to say, hey, let's see how this works in modern times and "oops" maybe a law designed to protect us from rampaging Nazis, isn't appropriate in these modern times.

Exclusive: Province to scrap secret G20 law

Sorry for the fat lip, bruises and torn hemp shirt son, just following the law...

I really like how they claim the law was secret... When it was actually public.