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In recent months, horrific terrorist attacks have shocked the world and united Canadians. Mourning has brought us together and strengthened our resolve to defend our way of life against the cowards wanting to intimidate us and erode our freedoms. That’s the Canada that stood together in grief and defiance the day after the Parliament Hill shooting, pledging that violence would not — even for a day — halt the work of our democracy.

Unfortunately, at a time when we need responsible approaches to protecting Canadian values and freedoms, Prime Minister Harper is playing politics and putting our freedoms at risk. Canadians are right to suspect the Harper government’s new anti-terror bill, C-51, goes too far. After careful review of this complex legislation and its negative impacts, the Official Opposition New Democrats will not support bill C-51.

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We understand the threat of terrorism at home and abroad is very real and that taking effective action to protect public safety is the top priority of any government. That responsibility includes protecting Canadians’ way of life and standing up for our freedoms and shared values.