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March 20, 2025

The Debate Over BC’s Tariff Response Bill: What You Need to Know

https://tinyurl.com/24xs4bff

Below is a link to a discussion of arbitrary measures by BC governments in the not too distant past. The initial response by the robot was very superficial so read on down.

https://www.perplexity.ai/search/what-arbitrary-measures-did-th-FB9Q4iPJRXWP9kQo1UhkSQ
Conclusion: The Legacy of Arbitrary Measures
The COVID-19 pandemic saw unprecedented restrictions on basic freedoms in British Columbia. While public health was the stated motivation, the implementation of these measures raises serious questions about proportionality, necessity, and respect for constitutional rights.

The regional travel ban stands out as particularly problematic—dividing a province into zones with police checkpoints to restrict citizen movement has no precedent in modern Canadian history during peacetime. The lack of clear definitions, adequate consultation with affected communities, and proper constitutional scrutiny suggests these measures were indeed arbitrary in nature.

As the courts continue to examine the legality of pandemic restrictions, it remains essential to critically evaluate these measures to ensure that future emergencies do not result in similar infringements on fundamental rights without proper justification and safeguards.

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Berta Dad nailed it. Copied from FB.
Jeff Rath’s behaviour toward Danielle Smith is not a good look for this movement, and he does not speak for me.
When this started, I had respect for him. But as this has played out, it has become harder to ignore what appears to be a push for power inside the movement, not a sincere focus on Alberta independence.
Danielle Smith is a major reason Albertans were even able to collect signatures in the first place. Compared to any other premier in this country, I believe she has been the strongest one standing up for her province.
I will not forget her accomplishments.
She stood up for parental rights when others wanted schools keeping parents in the dark.
She took action against political ideology being pushed in classrooms.
She made sure kids got back to school when the system tried to hold families hostage.
She has strengthened Alberta Sheriffs and continued exploring ways to free Alberta from relying on the RCMP.
And that is only part of it.
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WEF/UN/Globalists have proven they can’t be trusted now given the key to Canada. Are you awake yet Canadians??

REPORT: UN Climate Scientists Flip on the Climate Doomsday Narrative | Stand on Guard CLIP

WATCH Have they been lying about climate change this whole time? Are they cancelling climate change doomsday scenario for the data centers?

The UN climate scientists admit the high emission doomsday scenarios were overblown. UN climate change scientists flip: climate change not too bad anymore according to a new report. No doomsday on the horizon.

On this Stand on Guard clip, we question why the UN might be backtracking on previous dire predictions, suggesting a new agenda at play. We examine how this shift could be tied to the proliferation of data center construction and the increasing demands on our power grid from artificial intelligence. It's crucial to consider the broader implications for our communities and hold big tech accountable.

Thank you to @jimmy_dore for pointing out this...

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