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Prism Video: Activists Demand the Abolition of Security Certificates
Human rights activists, joined by the Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, announce at a press conference that was held on Parliament Hill their opposition to the continued use of security…
Canada’s Counter-Terrorism Strategy in the Spotlight
Almost eight years ago the Government of Canada, then under the Paul Martin Liberals, issued the first official statement of a national security policy entitled Securing an Open Society. Since…
American Prosecutors Exploit Loopholes in Canadian Extradition Law
British Columbia’s highest court has ordered a new extradition hearing for local businessman Mark Wilson. The unanimous decision is the climax of Mr. Wilson’s 12-year David-and-Goliath battle with a particularly…
Minister Toews Bows to Pressure on Torture Policy
In a carefully worded directive (see the letter below) which was obtained by Canadian Press through Access to Information Act Public Safety Minister Vic Towes instructs CSIS to accept information…
Book Review: Canadian Extradition Law Practice
To say that Gary Botting is an experienced academic and jurist is to undersell the point considerably. His CV is replete with the kind of breadth that most jobbing lawyers…
Prism is Hiring
Prism is looking to fill two positions, one is a paid full-time position (in partnership with The Real News Network) and the second is a volunteer position. The full-time position…
Prism Video: Non-Cooperation Campaign With Canadian Spy Agency CSIS
Various civil and human rights organizations (complete list found at the bottom) launched a campaign to encourage people to stop cooperating with Canada’s spy agency CSIS. The speakers mentioned that…
Prism Video: March in Support of the Syrian Revolution in Ottawa
This rally took place in Ottawa, Canada on January 21, 2012 in support of the Syrian Revolution. The rally started in front of the Syrian Embassy where protesters chanted anti-Assad…
Why I am Endorsing Paul Dewar for NDP Leadership
You might have read and heard in the media that I am endorsing Paul Dewar for the NDP leadership. That is true. I have released the following public statement: “I…
Video: Rights and Security on the Bizarre Case of Abousfian Abdelrazik
This episode of Rights and Security deals with the case of Abousfian Abdelrazik, a Canadian citizen of Sudanese origin who was detained and tortured while visiting his native country. It…
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