Commentary
Canada’s descent into authoritarianism was illustrated July 1 when we saw citizens being herded through metal detectors and having their bags searched under a heavy security presence as they tried to celebrate Canada Day in the nation’s capital.
Police issued warnings and followed through as hundreds of vehicles were ticketed and dozens towed for being too close to Parliament Hill. The celebrations, most of which were held in LeBreton Flats Park this year, had a low turnout and were described as subdued. It’s hard to celebrate a nation’s creation when you are treated as a potential criminal and could be ticketed for using sidewalk chalk or causing any “unusual noise.”…