Poilievre proposes life sentences for major fentanyl dealers in new law initiative

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has proposed a new law that would impose life sentences for major fentanyl dealers, with a mandatory minimum of 25 years without parole. This is a stricter approach than current laws, which already allow life sentences. Poilievre's plan includes invoking Section 7 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which protects the right to life and security. He argues that the law is necessary to protect Canadians from fentanyl-related deaths. This proposal differs from previous Conservative policies, which faced legal challenges for being overly broad. Legal experts have mixed opinions on the potential effectiveness and constitutionality of Poilievre's approach.