There is much at stake within the glaringly vague language of this bill.
Here are just some of the reasons to be concerned:
The section requiring a review of the previous pandemic response was removed.
The Minister of Health is to be granted near-autocratic powers to deal directly with international organizations and set standards regarding public health response, commercial regulations and surveillance; without the need for parliamentary approval or oversight.
It also includes allowances for mandatory medical treatments and the ability to expropriate property, with additional power offered ‘as appropriate,’ without further clarification.
There is nothing addressing the obvious potential for adverse reactions nor discussion regarding the rights and freedoms that will be denied.
There is nothing speaking to the use of scientifically fraudulent diagnostic tests or absurdly ineffective PPE.
Under the “One Health” system (integrating human, animal, plant and ecosystem health), there is a potential for expansive environmental regulations to be implemented under the umbrella of ‘pandemic prevention’.
It sets out to establish interlinking surveillance systems for infectious disease within Canada and internationally, to include the World Health Organization, United Nations Environment Programme, the Food and Agriculture Organization, and the World Organisation for Animal Health.
The potential for privacy violations, misuse or widespread monitoring is not discussed.
There is no language to promote accountability or transparency.
Despite its title, it does not define the term ‘pandemic’.
There is no inclusion for public input.
This is a dangerous piece of legislation, and we should all be speaking up before it’s too late.
To quote the article linked below, “No other bill represents such a clear threat to Canada and the rule of law given the complete absence of definitions of terms coupled with its comprehensive overreach into every aspect of life.”
To read Bill C-293, click the link; https://parl.ca/documentviewer/en/44-1/bill/C-293/third-reading
To read the above mentioned article, with information on how you can make a difference, click the link; https://oneclickpolitics.global.ssl.fastly.net/messages/edit?promo_id=23066
Fact-checking on Bill C-293.
The bill is cloaked as a public health measure and hides broad, unchecked powers infringing on Canadians’ freedoms, with vague language and little oversight to prevent abuse:
1. Broad Ministerial Powers (Clause 7, p. 4): This lets the Minister take any measures they deem necessary, effectively granting a blank check to restrict freedoms under vague health justifications.
2. Vague Definitions of Public Health Risks (Clause 3, p. 3): By keeping “public health risks” undefined, the government can expand control over areas not strictly related to health, turning any crisis into an excuse for overreach.
3. Limited Accountability (Clause 8, p. 5): Annual reporting to Parliament is insufficient to ensure real-time accountability, giving the government unchecked power for long periods without oversight.
4. Data Collection and Surveillance (Clause 6, p. 4): The bill enables mass data collection without robust privacy protections, allowing intrusive surveillance of Canadians in the name of public health.
5. Impact on Commerce and Daily Life (Clause 4, p. 3): Government overreach will extend into private business and everyday activities, severely impacting the economy and individual livelihoods under loosely defined “coordination” measures.
6. Emergency Powers Expansion (Clause 5, p. 3): It broadens the scope of government power, potentially leading to extreme measures beyond what’s necessary, affecting even minor, unrelated activities.
7. Lack of Specific Redress Mechanisms: The absence of a clear process for challenging government actions leaves Canadians vulnerable, with no legal avenues to push back against misuse of power.
8. Overreach into Municipal and Provincial Jurisdictions (Clause 5, p. 3) Federal authorities can undermine local governance, enforcing top-down controls in areas traditionally managed by provinces and municipalities.
9. Impact on Property Rights (Clause 6, p. 4): Government control over “resources” can extend to private property, giving officials the ability to seize or limit access to land and goods with little recourse.
10. No Clear End to Emergency Powers: With no end clause, emergency measures can drag on indefinitely.
11. Centralized Control Over Resources (Clause 6, p. 4): This gives the government sweeping control over essential resources, limiting individual access to goods and services.
12. Unspecified Penalties for Non-Compliance: without specific penalties, unjust punishments for violating vague rules are inevitable.
13. Erosion of Privacy (Clause 6, p. 4): Extensive data collection poses a serious risk to personal privacy, with no clear limits on how data will be used or stored.
14. Use of Private Data (Clause 6, p. 4): The bill offers zero protection against the misuse of personal data, which will be shared with third parties and used for purposes beyond public health.
15. Lack of Judicial Oversight: There’s no mechanism for courts to challenge government decision#. Canadians have no recourse when their rights are violated.
16. Potential for Arbitrary Decision-Making: The bill’s broad language opens the door to arbitrary restrictions without justification.
17. Infringement on Freedom of Movement (Clause 7, p. 4): Canadians’ ability to move freely could be severely restricted under vaguely defined public health measures, effectively trapping citizens in their homes or regions.
18. Broad Scope for Public Health Justifications (Clause 3, p. 3): With no clear limits on what constitutes a “public health risk,” the government could use this bill to control various aspects of life under the pretense of health concerns.
Bill C-293 Violations of Freedoms:
1.Broad Ministerial Powers (Section 3, Page 3): Grants unchecked authority to the Minister of Health, allowing for government overreach without clear limits.
2.Undefined Terms (Section 3, Page 3): Vague definitions, such as “public health risks,” enable arbitrary application of laws, threatening individual freedoms.
3.Lack of Oversight (Page 5): No real-time oversight, allowing government actions without accountability during the interim period.
4.Privacy Invasion (Section 3, Page 4): Enables mass data collection without adequate protections, violating privacy rights.
5.Vague Coordination Measures (Section 3, Page 3): Allows government interference in private sector operations under the guise of coordination.
6.Resource Control (Section 3, Page 4): Allows the seizure of resources without proper regulation, violating property rights.
7. Arbitrary Decision-Making (Section 3, Pages 3-4): The bill allows the government to make unchecked decisions without transparency or justification.
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IF C-293 IS PASSED, THE FOLLOWING OMISSIONS ENABLE GOV’T INTERRUPTION AS THEY SEE FIT
Ambiguous Enforcement: Inconsistent application of the law due to lack of clear enforcement mechanisms.
Indefinite Powers: Powers granted in the bill have no defined endpoint, threatening permanent government control.
No Legal Recourse: Citizens lack clear avenues to challenge government decisions, undermining democratic accountability.
No Sunset Clause: Emergency powers are indefinite, granting the government permanent control over freedoms.
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If you read French; it would be worth verifying the governments translation in the pdf:
https://parl.ca/Content/Bills/441/Private/C-293/C-293_3/C-293_3.PDF
