Last week, Prime Minister Harper’s Conservative MPs used
their majority in Parliament to pass the “secret police” Bill C-51
through to the Senate. The Liberal MPs voted with the government for the
bill, while NDP and Green MPs voted against it.1
Now, the campaign to stop this dangerous bill moves to the Senate. The Senate’s job is to provide “sober second thought,” especially when our rights are at stake. Senators can review the evidence, change the bill, and force another vote.
In fact, if the Senate delays the bill long enough, it will die when Parliament dissolves for the election. And, with the Duffy trial in the news, your senators may be looking for some redemption.
Your senators are debating C-51 now, and, with the possibility that a delay could kill the bill, they will be under huge pressure from Prime Minister Harper to pass C-51 quickly. We need to show them that Canadians are watching, and we expect them to defend our rights and freedoms. Click here to tell the Senate that you want them to stop C-51 until it’s been fundamentally reworked.
Don’t let anyone tell you this is over. There are now three ways to stop bill C-51:
Now, the campaign to stop this dangerous bill moves to the Senate. The Senate’s job is to provide “sober second thought,” especially when our rights are at stake. Senators can review the evidence, change the bill, and force another vote.
In fact, if the Senate delays the bill long enough, it will die when Parliament dissolves for the election. And, with the Duffy trial in the news, your senators may be looking for some redemption.
Your senators are debating C-51 now, and, with the possibility that a delay could kill the bill, they will be under huge pressure from Prime Minister Harper to pass C-51 quickly. We need to show them that Canadians are watching, and we expect them to defend our rights and freedoms. Click here to tell the Senate that you want them to stop C-51 until it’s been fundamentally reworked.
Don’t let anyone tell you this is over. There are now three ways to stop bill C-51:
- We can kill the bill by getting the Senate to delay it until Parliament dissolves for the election.
- We can work together to defeat the Harper Conservatives in the election, and push the opposition parties to strengthen and follow through on their promises to undo the damage and defend our freedoms.
- We can support legal challenges to dismantle the many parts of the bill that threaten our legal rights and freedoms.
You have so much to be proud of already. Remember,
Harper thought C-51 would be a popular vehicle that he could ride to
re-election. But thanks to your actions with the Leadnow
community, and the actions of the thousands of people and organizations
who have rallied with you against this dangerous bill from all across
this country, C-51 has become a political liability for everyone who
voted for it.2
And, that's why Prime Minister Harper is putting enormous pressure on senators to rubber-stamp the bill quickly so he can get it passed before Parliament breaks for the summer.
Not long ago, the Senate made good changes to Harper’s undemocratic “Fair Elections Act,” and they could stop C-51 until it’s fundamentally reworked. Senators don’t get many letters, so a massive flood of emails will really get their attention. Click here to send your message to the Senate now
We’ve also heard from many people who are deeply disappointed to see the Liberal MPs voting for C-51, despite their own grave concerns about the bill. While a promise to make changes after the election is better than nothing, it doesn’t excuse the Liberal MPs for voting with the government to support C-51. We know that it will lose them a lot of votes in the election.
So, what does the C-51 vote mean for Liberal candidates in the Vote Together process? You’ll decide.
When you join with people across Canada who are working together to find the best local candidates to defeat the Conservatives in their ridings, we’ll give you information on the state of the race, and your candidates’ positions on the issues - including C-51 - to help you and thousands of others make the best local choice.
There are now three ways to stop C-51. You’ve already rallied the country against this bill, now let’s reject fear and keep building this pro-democracy movement until we win. Senators are debating the bill as we speak. Can you take a moment to click here and send them a message now?
http://www.leadnow.ca/c51-senate/
Thanks for all you do.
With hope and respect,
Jamie, Matthew, Kelly, Rodrigo, Stefan, and the team at Leadnow.ca
Sources:
[1] Conservative anti-terror bill passes final vote with Liberal support http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/conservatives-pass-anti-terror-bill-with-liberal-support/article24295267/
[2] A majority of Canadians oppose anti-terror bill: Poll http://www.torontosun.com/2015/04/10/a-majority-of-canadians-oppose-anti-terror-bill-poll
And, that's why Prime Minister Harper is putting enormous pressure on senators to rubber-stamp the bill quickly so he can get it passed before Parliament breaks for the summer.
Not long ago, the Senate made good changes to Harper’s undemocratic “Fair Elections Act,” and they could stop C-51 until it’s fundamentally reworked. Senators don’t get many letters, so a massive flood of emails will really get their attention. Click here to send your message to the Senate now
We’ve also heard from many people who are deeply disappointed to see the Liberal MPs voting for C-51, despite their own grave concerns about the bill. While a promise to make changes after the election is better than nothing, it doesn’t excuse the Liberal MPs for voting with the government to support C-51. We know that it will lose them a lot of votes in the election.
So, what does the C-51 vote mean for Liberal candidates in the Vote Together process? You’ll decide.
When you join with people across Canada who are working together to find the best local candidates to defeat the Conservatives in their ridings, we’ll give you information on the state of the race, and your candidates’ positions on the issues - including C-51 - to help you and thousands of others make the best local choice.
There are now three ways to stop C-51. You’ve already rallied the country against this bill, now let’s reject fear and keep building this pro-democracy movement until we win. Senators are debating the bill as we speak. Can you take a moment to click here and send them a message now?
http://www.leadnow.ca/c51-senate/
Thanks for all you do.
With hope and respect,
Jamie, Matthew, Kelly, Rodrigo, Stefan, and the team at Leadnow.ca
Sources:
[1] Conservative anti-terror bill passes final vote with Liberal support http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/conservatives-pass-anti-terror-bill-with-liberal-support/article24295267/
[2] A majority of Canadians oppose anti-terror bill: Poll http://www.torontosun.com/2015/04/10/a-majority-of-canadians-oppose-anti-terror-bill-poll
