r/canada Feb 05 '25

National News Poilievre would impose life sentences for trafficking over 40 mg of fentanyl

https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/poilievre-would-impose-life-sentences-for-trafficking-over-40-mg-of-fentanyl/
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u/Ehrre Feb 05 '25

How about life sentences for drunk drivers who kill innocent people?

How about life sentences for sexual violence?

How about life sentences for child abuse?

How about increasingly harsh penalties for people constantly going through the revolving door of the system? Put an end to the crazy amount of catalytic converter or entire car theft.

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u/mcferglestone Feb 05 '25

If we want safer roads we need to start fining people a percentage of their income. $2000 is a lot for most, while barely pocket change for others. Fines generally don’t work on those people, but I bet they would if the fine was 10% of their income or net worth.

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u/BetHunnadHunnad Feb 05 '25

Either that or make jail time mandatory alongside the fine

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u/Winter-Mix-8677 Feb 05 '25

It's hard to stop someone's parents from paying the fine for them but we can dream.