civil liberties
Federal election 2021: The case for anger
Justin Ling: There are so many good reasons to be mad at our politicians who have abandoned their posts over the last year rather than defend the Charter and civil liberties
The best type of COVID-19 surveillance is the sort that’s right in your face
We must be constantly aware of which hard-won liberties we’ve surrendered to government. That way we’ll remember to take them back.
University of Victoria sued over pro-life censorship
BC Civil Liberties Association defends club’s free speech
U.S. surveillance and a government that’s all ears
A surprisingly large number of Republicans are calling for a stop to Washington’s eavesdropping
The Boissoin human-rights case—10 years in
As a piece of comedy, the Red Deer preacher’s letter to the ‘Advocate’ has held up surprisingly well
‘I look forward to the opportunity to present my side of the story’
Peter Goldring, the MP for Edmonton East, explains what happened the night he was charged by police with failing to provide a breath sample and says he’ll explain why later.
College makes drug tests mandatory
Students fight back with class-action lawsuit
You can’t do that in San Francisco
In San Francisco, bans are a way of life
Did torture help the U.S. find bin Laden?
The terrorist’s death sparks a debate over interrogation tactics
Byron Sonne gets bail. Finally.
Who’s going to explain why he spent nearly a year behind bars?
Nobody’s fault
In regards to the sweeping police powers invoked during the G20 summit, the Toronto Police Chief points to the Integrated Security Unit, the coordinating authority established by the RCMP. The RCMP says it was “made aware” that the Toronto police might invoke the law, but “not consulted.”
The Commons: These fleeting words
Vic Toews’s neat trick of both welcoming and redirecting accountability for the G20