Published on June 16, 2013 Listen at CBC Radio Policy Director Micheal Vonn join’s CBC’s Cross Country Checkup on Sunday, June 16th to discuss recent revelations into the nature and extent of government surveillance programs. Is Big Brother watching? … Read More
Media Coverage
It’s Secret Spying Scandal Week!
Posted onAlmost every day this past week brought shocking new revelations about the scale of spying programs operated by the Obama administration in the United States as well as by governments around the world (including the Canadian government). These secret … Read More
This Week on Media Mornings: Interview with Patrick Coomey of ACLU and Micheal Vonn of BCCLA
Posted onPublished on June 13, 2013 Listen at Rabble.ca This Week on Media Mornings: Michael Parenti, surveillance leaks, prostitution law challenge Surveillance Leaks: David P. Ball’s interview with Patrick Coomey (fellow, American Civil Liberties Union ACLU National Security Project) & Micheal Vonn (Policy Director, BC Civil Liberties … Read More
Canada chastised for secret metadata surveillance
Posted onBy Travis Lupick/ Straight.com Published June 13, 2013 CIVIL-LIBERTIES ADVOCATES AND privacy watchdogs are demanding the Canadian government answer questions about its spying programs. OpenMedia.ca executive director Steve Anderson told theStraight that it is almost totally unknown what sort of information the … Read More
SCOC weighing freedom of expression against privacy
Posted onBy Jesse Johnston/News1130.com Published on June 12, 2013 THE CASE STEMS FROM A VIDEOTAPED PICKET LINE IN ALBERTA VANCOUVER – If you had to choose between your right to freedom of expression and your right to privacy, which … Read More
BCCLA responds to the release of new regulations for medical marijuana
Posted onPositivelyPositive.ca Published on June 11, 2013 The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association ( BCCLA) responded to the release of government’s new regulations for medical marijuana which prevent patients from growing their own medication and restrict them to buying their medication … Read More
Video of Mountie takedown spurs questions about recording arrests
Posted onBy CTVNews.ca Published on June 8, 2013 An action-packed video that shows an off-duty Mountie taking down an alleged shoplifter is sparking a debate about recording police incidents in progress. David Silvercloud, a retired professional photographer, was walking … Read More
Just Say “NO” To Filming When Approached By Canadian Border Security TV Show
Posted onBy TheLinkPaper.ca Published on June 1, 2013 BC CIVIL LIBERTIES SAY INVASIVE BORDER SECURITY FILMING IS COMPLETELY INAPPROPRIATE AND SHOULD BE STOPPED SURREY – Just say a big fat “NO” to filming when approached by Canadian Border Security … Read More
New law that would unmask protesters is likely to face court challenge
Posted onBy Tyler Dawson/CalgaryHerald.com Published on May 31, 2013 OTTAWA – A new change to the Criminal Code that makes it illegal to wear a mask at a protest or riot is likely to be challenged in the courts … Read More
Editorial: Borderline privacy
Posted onBy TimesColonist.com Published on May 30, 2013 Travellers don’t cross the border with the intent to appear on television. It shouldn’t be forced on them, and another complication at the border is the last thing anyone needs. With … Read More
