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Post by Archibald on Nov 26, 2005 21:31:29 GMT -5
 At least 35 bills would die if election calledLast Updated Fri, 25 Nov 2005 22:40:51 EST CBC News The Senate has committed to sit through the weekend to get as much legislation as possible passed before the Liberal government faces its doom likely on Monday.  Irwin Cotler But even with increased action in the Senate, it still appears at least 35 bills are likely to die on the order paper. Included in the bills that are about to expire is one to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. In the past week, the Senate has passed a plethora of bills, including the whistleblower bill, the do not call registry, the human trafficking law, proceeds of crime legislation, the First Nations oil and gas bill, a bill to protect workers' salaries, and the home energy rebate bill. Justice Minister Irwin Cotler is also hoping that his proposed legislation to increase the mandatory sentence for certain gun crimes will get through the upper chamber. "It is a significant legislative package with respect to both tougher laws and penalties," said Cotler. The Conservatives say anything that doesn't pass is the fault of the government, not of the opposition, even though it's a Conservative motion that's expected to defeat the government on Monday. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Just an interesting piece of news to see considering the little impacts some of us could see in the days and weeks to come in the legislation of our country. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2005 21:54:48 GMT -5
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Post by Archibald on Nov 26, 2005 21:57:25 GMT -5
Oh Archie My bad? .... |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2005 22:16:37 GMT -5
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Post by Archibald on Nov 26, 2005 22:22:17 GMT -5
no These ambiguous comments keep piling up. Anybody interested in the events of our country? |
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Post by bludchylde on Nov 27, 2005 11:03:34 GMT -5
I'm just happy to see the do not call registry has made it through senate.
Unfortunately I agree with the Conservatives on this one. Whatever fails to get passed, they can't be blamed for it. The Liberals brought it upon themselves.
The decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana should have been more important than the first nations oil and gas bill.
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Post by Graze on Nov 27, 2005 11:30:38 GMT -5
The decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana should have been more important than the first nations oil and gas bill. You're joking right? I'd rather see bills that help people in need instead of helping people get high and not feel like criminals |
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Post by kylecullum on Nov 27, 2005 16:21:07 GMT -5
The decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana should have been more important than the first nations oil and gas bill. You're joking right? I'd rather see bills that help people in need instead of helping people get high and not feel like criminals I don't personally do drugs or alchohol as I feel its plain stupid. But alchohol leads to much worse things then Marijuana (SP?). I don't care to elaborate at this point as I'm lazy. |
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Post by Archibald on Nov 27, 2005 18:23:42 GMT -5
The decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana should have been more important than the first nations oil and gas bill. It is a tough line, but it is tough to argue that the decriminalization of marijuana is more important than almost anything. Not exactly a pressing matter. |
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Post by bludchylde on Nov 27, 2005 18:54:57 GMT -5
The decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana should have been more important than the first nations oil and gas bill. You're joking right? I'd rather see bills that help people in need instead of helping people get high and not feel like criminals I don't recall making a joke about it. From what I've read about the First Nations Oil and Gas Bill (Bill C-54) it sounds like its more hassle than the bill is worth. If the First Nations can pull it off, good for them, but it does have the potential for things to go wrong. I fail to see though how allowing for the First Nations get rid of the government co-management of laws and monies regarding to oil and gas help "people in need". |
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Post by Archibald on Nov 27, 2005 19:14:25 GMT -5
You're joking right? I'd rather see bills that help people in need instead of helping people get high and not feel like criminals I don't recall making a joke about it. From what I've read about the First Nations Oil and Gas Bill (Bill C-54) it sounds like its more hassle than the bill is worth. If the First Nations can pull it off, good for them, but it does have the potential for things to go wrong. I fail to see though how allowing for the First Nations get rid of the government co-management of laws and monies regarding to oil and gas help "people in need". I don't really have a strong opinion about this issue, but you do make a good point. This is also a controversial issue but you could scrap 'people in need' and consider 'minority that is treated like trash'. Either way, gas and oil would be my last concern. Food and jobs would be number 1. |
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Post by bludchylde on Nov 28, 2005 18:58:29 GMT -5
I don't recall making a joke about it. From what I've read about the First Nations Oil and Gas Bill (Bill C-54) it sounds like its more hassle than the bill is worth. If the First Nations can pull it off, good for them, but it does have the potential for things to go wrong. I fail to see though how allowing for the First Nations get rid of the government co-management of laws and monies regarding to oil and gas help "people in need". I don't really have a strong opinion about this issue, but you do make a good point. This is also a controversial issue but you could scrap 'people in need' and consider 'minority that is treated like trash'. Either way, gas and oil would be my last concern. Food and jobs would be number 1. I agree with you 100% there, food and jobs should be a higher priority. Besides if things were done right when the co-management was set up, then they could have just done a gradual changeover to self regulation instead of needing more bills passed to allow them to do so. |
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