Federal Government launches public consultation on national security
Posted Sep 8, 2016 2:57 pm.
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Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale says all Canadians will be able to give their thoughts on new national security laws.
Thursday in Edmonton, Goodale and Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould, revealed plans to undertake a four month consultation, with the hope to replace the former Bill C-51
The objective is to ensure it falls in line with the charter of rights and freedoms, while keeping Canadians safe.
Goodale adds it’ll also give Canadians the say they were looking for — a commitment they made after heavily criticizing the Conservative’s Bill C-51.
“But I think we’ve got a mood within the government and a mood between the government and Canadians that is conducive to making strong, positive, policy decisions in the best interests of the country.”
Goodale makes no apologies for yet another consultation effort by the federal government, saying they are still able to make the tough choices.
Topics online will include peace bonds in the wake of the arrest of Aaron Driver, prevention and threat reduction.
You can visit the consultation portal here: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/defence/nationalsecurity/consultation-national-security.html
