Petition e-909

[Andrzej]

PETITION TO THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA

Whereas:
Differential justice based on an individual’s religion is prejudicial and preferential, therefore, an amendment to the Constitution Act of 1982 would ease the minds of all Canadians and ensure equal treatment for everyone under the Criminal Code of Canada.

We, the undersigned, citizens of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to propose an amendment to the Constitution Act of 1982, under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, stating that Sharia Law or separate Sharia family courts will never have a place in the Canadian Justice System.

https://petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/P...Petition=e-909

 As of today total Signatures (49210)
Province / Territory Signatures
Alberta 10342
British Columbia 6232
Manitoba 1822
New Brunswick 745
Newfoundland and Labrador 309
Northwest Territories 44
Nova Scotia 663
Nunavut 6
Ontario 19917
Prince Edward Island 103
Quebec 6873
Saskatchewan 1810
Yukon 62
Other Countries 282

Please do not post on this thread.

[Okotokian]

What is the point of this petition? There is no Sharia law in Canada. And changing the constitution to single out one particular religion for the sake of not singling out one particular religion seems stupid. Are you sure you don't really want to enshrine that there will be only one system of justice for all Canadians?

[Andrzej]

Please do not post on this thread.

This petition is open until 5th of July.

[Badgerbadger]

Originally Posted by Andrzej

Please do not post on this thread.

This petition is open until 5th of July.

The premise of the petition is faulty.

[jrowan]

Originally Posted by Okotokian

What is the point of this petition? There is no Sharia law in Canada. And changing the constitution to single out one particular religion for the sake of not singling out one particular religion seems stupid. Are you sure you don't really want to enshrine that there will be only one system of justice for all Canadians?

I agree, this would conflict with the idea of separation of church and state that we have in this country. Besides the charter already dictates that your rights and freedoms only extend to the point where they do not infringe another person's rights and freedoms.

Could communities decide to setup Sharia law courts? Possibly, but it would require everyone in the community to:
1) Not communicating/co-operating with law enforcement
2) Cover up physical evidence and the hope that nothing was recorded

While 1 maybe possible, the fact that everyone now has a camera in their pocket 2 is highly unlikely.

Are you aware that landed immigrants often take education courses with law enforcement that explain the charter and that there are programs that work to re-establish trust between immigrants and police officers (in many countries these people come from you can't trust the police)? It also prepares them for the citizenship test (which most natural citizens will fail).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7_2ru-u5RA

Also please do not forget that there is a difference between a permanent resident (the status that someone initially receives when they come to Canada) and a citizen. Particularly they cannot vote in any election or hold public office, need to remain in Canada for 4 out of 6 years prior to applying for citizenship, and must have a clean criminal record in and outside of Canada.

If you want to try a practice test check out:
http://citizenshipcounts.ca/quiz

[Badgerbadger]

Originally Posted by jrowan

I agree, this would conflict with the idea of separation of church and state that we have in this country. Besides the charter already dictates that your rights and freedoms only extend to the point where they do not infringe another person's rights and freedoms.

Could communities decide to setup Sharia law courts? Possibly, but it would require everyone in the community to:
1) Not communicating/co-operating with law enforcement
2) Cover up physical evidence and the hope that nothing was recorded

While 1 maybe possible, the fact that everyone now has a camera in their pocket 2 is highly unlikely.

Are you aware that landed immigrants often take education courses with law enforcement that explain the charter and that there are programs that work to re-establish trust between immigrants and police officers (in many countries these people come from you can't trust the police)? It also prepares them for the citizenship test (which most natural citizens will fail).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7_2ru-u5RA

Also please do not forget that there is a difference between a permanent resident (the status that someone initially receives when they come to Canada) and a citizen. Particularly they cannot vote in any election or hold public office, need to remain in Canada for 4 out of 6 years prior to applying for citizenship, and must have a clean criminal record in and outside of Canada.

If you want to try a practice test check out:
http://citizenshipcounts.ca/quiz

Like I said, the premise of the petition is faulty.

[wildbill]

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[srs123]

This is stupid.

[ETOWNCANUCK]

I tell you what,
learn something about the Criminal code before posting such ridiculousness .

In Canada we have the Gladue report for the Aboriginal people.

You want equal treatment for all people in Canada,
start there.

at least that actually exists.

[Andrzej]

Bump for petition.

[silverdoctor]

Can people read?

stating that Sharia Law or separate Sharia family courts will never have a place in the Canadian Justice System.

It's not suggesting that Sharia law exists in Canada - the petition is suggesting putting an amendment in place so that it NEVER has a place in Canada. It's pre-emptive people.

[huntsfurfish]

Wow.

[jrowan]

Originally Posted by silverdoctor

Can people read?



It's not suggesting that Sharia law exists in Canada - the petition is suggesting putting an amendment in place so that it NEVER has a place in Canada. It's pre-emptive people.

It is an unnecessary preemptive move though. The charter already guarantees that without having to single out a particular belief/religious system.

[silverdoctor]

Originally Posted by jrowan

It is an unnecessary preemptive move though. The charter already guarantees that without having to single out a particular belief/religious system.

The charter guarantees nothing any more. And why pass M-103 if fundamental rights are guaranteed?

This country is so far out in left field, I don't think there is any coming back.

[ReconWilly]

Why would anyone NOT want to ensure the continuation of their rights and freedoms in liu of subversive foreign laws?

This ms narrative has people ready to hand over our country's laws to special interest groups and so many actually see it as "progressive", when it couldn't possibly be more regressive.

Time to go fishing.

[Andrzej]

Originally Posted by silverdoctor

Can people read
It's not suggesting that Sharia law exists in Canada - the petition is suggesting putting an amendment in place so that it NEVER has a place in Canada. It's pre-emptive people.

IMO this is best way to prevent Islam from "peacefully " taking over Canadian values.

[Gray Wolf]

Originally Posted by Andrzej

IMO this is best way to prevent Islam from "peacefully " taking over Canadian values.

Not to worry !

There's a group of anti-everything members on this forum, who will soon be coming to your rescue.

Its just a matter of time!

[wildbill]

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[wildbill]

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