How have I been? Well…
How have I been? Well…
I suppose it starts with the Freedom Convoy in Ottawa. It was an emotional few weeks, and it culminated in a violent quelling of a peaceful protest, which was perfectly in line with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Section 2(c) (the fundamental freedom of peaceful assembly). It was legal to participate in, and fund, such a gathering until the government decided to pass orders and measures which made it illegal.
Judicial Review update: April
All motions were granted by the court; a much desired outcome for CANS and its members: “The Applicant, Citizens’ Alliance of Nova Scotia (CANS), comes before this court seeking to engage the Judiciary to perform a vital and rigorous ‘check’ among the ‘checks and balances’ integral to Canada’s constitutional democracy. The Applicant is asking the Judicial branch of government to take a critical look at decisions and actions taken by the Executive branch of government to determine if they are reasonable and lawful”
Can We Please Give the Kids a Break?
I walked by the Mount Edward School in Dartmouth yesterday with my two boys. School was out, but there was a small cohort of about 10 children around the same age as mine (3 and 5), accompanied by two teachers, playing outside in the snow on a ball field. All of the children were wearing masks. Why?
Where Has our Democracy Gone?
On January 24th a concerned Nova Scotian sent an email to roughly 100 MLAs and media affiliates calling for a debate in the legislature on the measures our provincial government has undertaken since the start of the COVID pandemic. Simply put, the email asks for a return to democracy.
Do You Remember?
It’s hard to believe that we’ve been going through this for two years.
The constant mental anguish, for many the fear, the psychological battle within ourselves and that which has been projected onto us.