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This definition of "high treason" seems close enough to me. And if it's not close enough for you, seems like it's well on its way, no?
"Waging war against Canada or doing any act preparatory to waging war against Canada."
I think there would have to be an actual military buildup to make that stick.
To be clear, I'm more than happy to call them colliquially treasonous...I just don't think elected officials should be throwing the term around too casually.
I wouldnt consider what Alberta is doing as causal, it's a coordinated efferts to try and a ex the Provence to fit America wishes, I would consider that treasonous, you can got to court about it but I'd think they'd lose.
I'm describing Eby's use of the word casual, as I don't think he, as an elected official, should be accusing people of crimes - especially those with an extraordinarily high bar.
Do I think the Alberta separatists are wrong? Yes.
Do I consider it a betrayal? Yes.
Am I fine with the average person on the street using the word "treason" to describe it. Sure.
Do I think elected officials should do the same? No.
while i think there's a point to that, there's also the time that leaders need to put voice to what the people are feeling, and using colloquial terms is more effective. in the legislative, judicial and other governmental chambers, yeah pedantry is important. official edicts, also.
sometimes you need to be able to look at your elected officials and see them saying "shit is fucked yo" too instead of "now this is improper"
I would be fine with that - "shit is fucked" isn't a crime with a specific legal definition!