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Stripping protesters’ covid masks before pepper-spraying them
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Improper constraints on freedom of the press
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Use of illegally expansive exclusion zones
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Wearing Thin Blue Line badges contrary to RCMP Headquarters directives
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Failing to wear identification
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Unlawfully seizing and destroying personal effects such as vehicles, tents, sleeping bags, food, and even a guitar
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Using constant police messaging that their actions are undertaken to enforce the Court’s order.
The Court pointedly declined to factor in the importance of old-growth rainforests in mitigating our climate emergency, in effect reminding politicians of their constitutional responsibility and that this is not the responsibility of the courts. Code noted that while the Judge said he is prohibited from factoring in the need to protect old growth, a powerful case can be made for doing so.
“We call on politicians and decision-makers to step up and fulfil their political obligation to protect ancient old-growth forests,” says Code. “We invite all those who recognize the vital importance of our remaining ancient rainforests to join us in protecting these forests now, and for future generations.”