No one is above the law: In Canada, the law applies equally to everyone—individuals, businesses, and governments alike. The rule of law is essential for maintaining a strong democracy, ensuring that everyone—individuals, organizations and governments— follows the same rules. It’s what keeps our democracy healthy and fair.

The rule of law holds the government accountable: The rule of law keeps government power in check. It ensures leaders serve the people, not themselves. Those in power must follow the same rules as everyone else and be held accountable for their actions.

The rule of law and legislative power: The misuse of legislative power can lead to laws that infringe on the rights and freedoms of individuals. Laws that restrict free speech, limit protests, or erode rights undermine the freedoms they should protect. Legislative power should protect the rights and interests of all citizens—not just those with influence.

https://cba.org/resources/practice-tools/speaking-up-for-justice-a-messaging-toolkit-for-legal-principles/rule-of-law/

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Jewish scholars have concluded a report on CIJA's (The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs) anti-Palestinian racism and genocide-denial: https://www.jewishfaculty.ca/cija-report

The full report can be found here: https://www.jewishfaculty.ca/static/pdfs/cija-report.pdf

Avi Lewis's response to the report: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-npbjwA5Qo

(Avi Lewis is running for NDP leadership, and is a Jew along with his wife Naomi Klein, who is herself a notable Jewish writer and a journalist with the Intercept.)

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