Aaron Paquette
@apaquette.bsky.social
Award winning Author, Artist, & Speaker, Nehiyaw, ᐅᑭᒪᐤ ᑭᐦᐄᐤ, business innovator, Métis, & Edmonton City Councillor for Ward Dene. Official handle: @aaronpaquette.bsky.social
Parliament should have the ability to set strong minimums for the most serious offences, as long as the legislation is carefully targeted and still allows for discretionary relief in these specific types of low-gravity cases.
October 31, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Parliament should have the ability to set strong minimums for the most serious offences, as long as the legislation is carefully targeted and still allows for discretionary relief in these specific types of low-gravity cases.
The Court is right that judges must retain discretion in order to avoid grossly disproportionate sentences - that is evident.
But the Court is too restrictive of Parliament’s role —
But the Court is too restrictive of Parliament’s role —
October 31, 2025 at 10:52 PM
The Court is right that judges must retain discretion in order to avoid grossly disproportionate sentences - that is evident.
But the Court is too restrictive of Parliament’s role —
But the Court is too restrictive of Parliament’s role —
I understand unique circumstances. The way they came to this and the way it was communicated leaves little room for sensible nuance.
October 31, 2025 at 10:42 PM
I understand unique circumstances. The way they came to this and the way it was communicated leaves little room for sensible nuance.
Thanks, been out of practice!
October 8, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Thanks, been out of practice!
That was so cool! Never got a “holla” before! :D
a man in an apron says alright well you do us proud cos i don 't want no scrubs .
ALT: a man in an apron says alright well you do us proud cos i don 't want no scrubs .
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September 30, 2025 at 11:21 PM
That was so cool! Never got a “holla” before! :D