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Much of the public discussion about Bill C-51 has focused on its implications for rights to protest and dissent, and with good reason – between the proposed Security of […]
The Secret Trial 5: film screening and panel discussion (Vancouver)
Carmen K. M. Cheung, Senior Counsel at the BC Civil Liberties Association, and the filmmakers of The Secret Trial 5 will engage in a panel discussion following a screening of […]
Public meeting: new anti-terror legislation – a threat to the rights of all Canadians?
The Stand up for the North Committee is hosting a public meeting to discuss the new anti-terror legislation as proposed by the federal government. There will be an introductory presentation […]
RELEASE – One year after Lucía Vega Jiménez’s death, rights organizations condemn federal failure to make CBSA accountable
Immigration detainees still at risk, say groups VANCOUVER and MONTRÉAL (February 12, 2015) – A year after Canadians learned of the death of Lucía Vega Jiménez in immigration detention, human […]
Distressed, Afraid and Alone: Tragic story slowly unfolds at Lucía Vega Jiménez Inquest
Distressed, afraid, and alone, Lucía Vega Jiménez hanged herself in a cellblock several storeys below Vancouver International Airport, in the early morning of December 20, 2013. She was a 42-year-old […]
Lucia Vega Jiménez referred for mental health assessment while detained, never got one
VANCOUVER – September 30, 2014 – This afternoon, evidence was given at the coroner’s inquest into the death of Lucia Vega Jiménez that a nurse in the Alouette correctional facility […]
13 Necessary and Proportionate Principles: The View from Canada
This week, human rights and privacy organizations around the world are marking the first year anniversary of the International Principles on the Application of Human Rights to Communications Surveillance with […]
Despite controversy, filming of new season of Border Security underway
By Marsha Lederman/ Globe and Mail Published May 9, 2014 Well, it was one way to get Canadians talking about Canadian TV – but certainly not the kind of […]
Tories back reality show Border Security despite advice
By Jim Bronskill/ Globe and Mail Published May 8, 2014 The Conservative government is backing a third season of the controversial reality TV program Border Security despite a written […]
Border Security returns amid controversy following Vancouver raid
By Marsha Lederman/ Globe and Mail Published May 7, 2014 The television series Border Security is returning, despite the ongoing controversy surrounding the show. Production on season three began […]
