With the Senate on break, there are no news about C6. As a result, I see folks here are filling the gap by either discussing relevant implications to C6, or simply arguing for the sake of it. Let me just bring everyone back to the factual world.
A quick reminder of where we stand:
- On December, C6 passed second reading and was passed on to the Committee of Social Affairs, Science and Technology
- As per today, there is no scheduled meeting of the Committee
- However, the next Senate sitting is on Tuesday, Jan 31, 2017 at 2 PM EST
- It is reasonable to assume the Committee will meet a week or two after that date
As per the new minister of immigration; I personally do not think his appointment will make any significant impact on C6. It it no longer in his hands, it is in the Senate hands. If the Committee decides to add amendments, then the minister may get involved. Having said this, he clearly does not want to be taken for a token and clearly stated that his heritage is not the ultimate determinant of his decisions, he prioritizes Canada's interests first. Also, let's not forget that Minister McCullum was not a bad minister to start with, I think he did what he could regarding C6. It got delayed mostly at the Senate level, and ministers have no power over that.
For those recommending petitions and calling/emailing Senators; you are free to do that, but what will you achieve. Petitions are meant to raise public awareness, that is the last thing you want to do with C6. The vast majority of the public support C24 because of how Harper's government sold it as a national security measure. Senators already know about these bills, that is their job! Our emails will not change their stand on it; all Conservative Senators will continue to oppose it and all Liberal will support it. The independent Senators will rely on their own opinion, not what we tell them. If one believes C24 is right, how would an email from us change their mind?
