[Craic] FW: FYI Press release and poster for May 29th - Reclaiming Canada Conference

[Arthur Blomme]

David

Without individual rights and freedoms there is no common good. The 
truth will set you free.  If freedom isn't important then neither is 
truth.  That is the social reality you are constructing.

Art

On 3/22/22 4:18 p.m., David Walsh via craic wrote:
>
> Hi Joseph – is this a Trump Conference?
>
> Your email and the conference material states:“Canada’s democracy 
> should be founded on the protection of individual rights and freedoms.”
>
> What happened to the notion of balancing individual rights and 
> freedoms with the Common Good?
>
> Regards
>
> David
>
> David Walsh
>
> david at dwalsh.ca
>
> *From:*Joseph <joseph at commonground.ca>
> *Sent:* March 22, 2022 5:12 PM
> *Subject:* FYI Press release and poster for May 29th - Reclaiming 
> Canada Conference
>
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> *Subject: *
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> Press release and poster for May 29th - Reclaiming Canada Conference
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> *Date: *
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> Mon, 21 Mar 2022 09:46:50 -0700
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> *From: *
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> Jonathan Bower <jonathan.bower at weunify.ca> 
> <mailto:jonathan.bower at weunify.ca>
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> *To: *
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> Joseph <joseph at commonground.ca> <mailto:joseph at commonground.ca>
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> *In recognition of the 40th anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights
> and Freedoms, a national conference in the provincial capital of British
> Columbia will be held to bring together a coalition to discuss the future
> of democracy in Canada.*
> Canada’s democracy should be founded on the protection of individual 
> rights
> and freedoms, however this notion has been undermined by a Government that
> disregards the rule of law, violates the sovereign status of its citizens
> as outlined in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, foments discrimination
> and segregation in our nation and denies public discourse.
>
> Our systems of governance, accountability and oversight must evolve and be
> reimagined to reflect recent changes in our world. With an unprecedented
> assault on individual rights and freedoms, these past years have proven
> that democracy is in peril.
>
> The core distinction between the American Bill of Rights (now in its 230th
> Anniversary) and the Canadian Charter, is the existence of Section 1
> limitations and the notwithstanding clause. In contrast, rights under the
> U.S. Bill of Rights are absolute.
>
> The Canadian Charter was drafted to standardize divergent laws throughout
> the country in order to unify the nation under a single principle of
> liberty. To prevent continued abuse of power, it is necessary to form a
> Congress of Citizens to counsel Government and hold them accountable 
> to the
> rule of law. In the absence of constitutional supremacy and public
> participation, anti-democratic power will be wielded by those who wish to
> test the limits of tyranny.
>
> A Congress of Citizens will bring together Canadians from across the
> country to form a national strategy to advance our democracy and 
> repair the
> damage that has stemmed from political and societal dissonance. The
> conference will be centered on the principles that embody fundamental
> individual liberties with a focus on action over rhetoric.
>
>
> *Items of Discussion *
> - Defining terms (democracy; debate; freedom; choice; consent)
> - What are our guiding principles and values?
> - Other models of governance
> - What is the proper role of Government?
> - How do we want to be governed?
> - How do we increase accountability?
> - What replaces majority rule?
> - The role of the media in a functioning democracy
> - What lessons can we learn from the last two years?
> - Translating principles into practical strategies
>
>
> *Conference Objectives *
> - Repair our democracy by promoting the values of truth, integrity, unity
> and love
> - Create templates for all levels of Government that ensure transparency
> and accountability
> - Design protections for the sovereign rights and freedoms of all 
> Canadians
> - Restore the Canadian Constitution as the supreme law of our nation
> - Create systems of support that ensure the resilience of our democracy
> - Educate Canadians on matters of governance and the responsibilities of
> civic engagement
> - Explore various models of governance and potential enhancements
> - Inspire and activate Canadians to take on roles of civic responsibility
> - Outline strategies to reconcile the legal system with accountable
> judicial process
>
> For more information, please visit weunify.ca.
>
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