Bill c-21
What is Bill c-21
A piece of federal legislation in Canada that amends the Firearms Act and related laws to strengthen gun control.
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What was the Quebec Referendum of 1995 about?
The 1995 Quebec Referendum asked voters in Quebec whether the province should declare sovereignty and become an independent country, with the possibility of a new economic and political partnership with Canada.
What is the Quarantine Act?
The Quarantine Act is a Canadian federal law that gives the government the power to prevent the spread of contagious diseases by controlling the movement of people, animals, and goods entering or leaving Canada.
What is Bill C-63?
An Online Harms Act
What is the main purpose of Bill C-21?
Implement stricter gun control measures, including the national "freeze" on the sale, purchase, and transfer of handguns and to tighten regulations around firearm ownership and red flag laws.
What is racial profiling
Racial profiling is the practice of targeting or suspecting someone of a crime based on their race, ethnicity, religion, or national origin rather than on any individual suspicion or behavior.
When did the 1995 Quebec Referendum take place?
It was held on October 30, 1995.
What does the Quarantine Act allow the government to do?
Screen travellers at the border.
Order mandatory isolation or quarantine.
Designate quarantine facilities.
Restrict travel or movement to control disease outbreaks.
what did bill c-63 do?
identified seven categories of harmful content:
Sexual exploitation of children or re-victimization of survivors
Non-consensual intimate content
Child bullying
Content inducing self-harm among children
Hate speech
Incitement of violence
Promotion of violent extremism or terrorism
When was Bill C-21 introduced?
It was first introduced in the House of Commons in February 2021, but it died when Parliament was dissolved for an election. It was reintroduced in May 2022.
Where does racial profiling most commonly occur?
Racial profiling most often occurs in law enforcement settings, such as police stops, airport security, or border crossings. However, it can also happen in retail stores, schools, and workplaces.
What was the referendum question?
The question was long and complex, but essentially it asked whether Quebec should become sovereign after offering a new economic and political partnership with Canada. Critics said the question was unclear and confusing.
Who enforces the Quarantine Act?
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) enforces the Act, often with support from Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and local law enforcement.
Who would have been regulated under Bill C-63?
The bill targeted large social media platforms, including adult content sites and live streaming services. Private messaging features were excluded from regulation .
What is the handgun "freeze"?
The freeze prevents individuals from buying, selling, transferring, or importing handguns within Canada, though existing handgun owners can keep theirs under certain conditions.
What is "carding" and how is it related to racial profiling?
"Carding" is when police stop people and collect their personal information without cause. It has been heavily criticized in Canada for disproportionately targeting Black and Indigenous people, making it a form of racial profiling.
What were the results of the referendum?
No (against sovereignty): 50.58%
Yes (for sovereignty): 49.42%
How was the Quarantine Act used during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Require mandatory 14-day quarantine for travellers entering Canada.
Enforce hotel quarantine stays in early 2021.
Impose fines and penalties for non-compliance.
Could users report harmful content directly?
Yes, Canadian users could submit complaints to the Digital Safety Commission about harmful content or platform compliance. The Commission would investigate and could order the removal of content if necessary
What are red and yellow flag laws in Bill C-21?
These laws allow individuals (such as family members or police) to apply to a court to temporarily remove firearms from someone who may pose a danger to themselves or others.
What is one way individuals can help reduce racial profiling?
Educating themselves and others about systemic racism, supporting anti-discrimination policies, and holding institutions accountable can help address the issue.
Who led the "Yes" campaign?
The "Yes" side was led by:
Jacques Parizeau (Premier of Quebec, Parti Québécois)
Lucien Bouchard (Leader of the Bloc Québécois)
What happens if someone violates the Quarantine Act?
Fines of up to $750,000
Six months in jail
What penalties would platforms face for non-compliance?
Platforms could face fines up to 6% of their global gross revenue or $10 million, whichever is greater. For offenses, penalties could reach up to 8% of global revenue or $25 million .