2007-01-09 11:12:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
This right exists under the War Measures Act. It was last invoked by Trudeau during the October Crisis in Quebec (1970). At that time, Canadian rights were protected under the Bill of Rights - then NOT a part of the Constitution. Huge arguments ensued about the government's rights to arrest and hold anybody at length without charges or court appearances. Trudeau then introduced the Charter of Rights and Freedoms (1987), along with bringing the constitution 'home' from England. The Charter is stronger than the Bill of Rights because it is part of the constitution. I suspect if the War Measures Act was introduced again, it would face much stronger legal challenges concerning human rights.
My 2 cents worth!
2007-01-09 11:22:47 · answer #1 · answered by waynebudd 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Canadian government has a dark past when it comes to denying citizens their rights. They also put citizems of Japanes descent into internment camps during the second world war. The government has since apologized to their descendents, and some of the original people still alive. I think they also got monetary compensation. So, to answer your question - I do not think that the Canadian government would make the same mistake twice. So, the answer is NO, I do not think this should take place and I do not think it would.
2007-01-09 19:23:28 · answer #2 · answered by monkey 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Canda? war? wow, never even thought of that
2007-01-09 19:15:50 · answer #3 · answered by digitalwrangler 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋