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| Mar 12 2012 | Bill C 10 passed by Conservatives
The Conservatives have used their majority to pass the so-called omnibus crime bill within the first 100 sitting days of Parliament as promised, despite continued opposition from Canada's largest provinces which vowed Monday not to sit back idly as the measures come into force. |
| Feb 28 2012 | Crime Bill to Return to House of Commons With a Few Changes
The federal government's omnibus crime bill will be heading back to the House of Commons after senators approved changes to Bill C-10 early Monday.
The changes, proposed by Ontario Conservative Senator Bob Runciman, were approved easily, but changes Liberal senators wanted to the Safe Streets and Communities Act received a tougher ride, including a failed proposal to raise the number of marijuana plants one could legally grow to 20 from six |
| Nov 24 2011 | National Day of Action - Stop Crime Bill
Canadians are standing together against a fill-the-prisons approach to justice that has failed everywhere its been tried.
Join a coalition of groups for two days of action to speak out against the cruel Crime Bill. Time is running out to make Canada safer, not meaner - we need you to help us all make a big impact.
Where: Our MPs local constituency offices.
When: Focus on Thursday at 1pm, with actions throughout Thursday and Friday.
Were going to tell our MPs: Dont mess up like Texas. Stop the cruel Crime Bill.
Bring friends, and bring a cowboy hat if you can. We will deliver tens of thousand of petition signatures and a summary of the Canadian Bar Associations powerful argument against the bill.
Our goal is to show cross-country solidarity by reaching as many MPs offices as possible, you and a friend are all we need to send a powerful message. |
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