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Tough-on-refugees policy reflects badly on Canada
November 30, 2009 – 4:11 pm | No Comment
Tough-on-refugees policy reflects badly on Canada

By Sharry Aiken, Catherine Dauvergne, Donald Galloway, and Audrey Macklin
The human rights of refugees in Canada are under siege. The immigration minister is moving towards new legislation regarding refugees. His recent actions suggest this will …

Alberta premier slammed over Greenpeace vow – Alberta to consider terrorism legislation against Greenpeace activists
October 10, 2009 – 2:34 pm | No Comment
Alberta premier slammed over Greenpeace vow – Alberta to consider terrorism legislation against Greenpeace activists

From CBC News
A prominent Edmonton lawyer raised concerns Tuesday that Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach is using his position to exert political influence over the judicial system and how it deals with Greenpeace activists.
After a Greenpeace …

OPINION – Opaque verdict on terror laws, By Thomas Walkom
September 13, 2009 – 2:58 am | No Comment
OPINION – Opaque verdict on terror laws, By Thomas Walkom

By Thomas Walkom
The case of the so-called Toronto 18 is widely seen as a major test of Canada’s anti-terror laws. Yet the most serious conviction to date – of 23-year-old Saad Khalid – could have …