Are there inalienable rights in Canada?
Pulat Yunusov We in Canada like to think of ourselves as free. We also like to think we have rights. The police can’t throw us in jail for our political views. And if they do…
the charter
Transparency sought in Afghan inquiry
Subpoenas issued to federal officials in Afghan prisoner inquiry A legal fight is looming over the federal government’s refusal to release information about alleged war crimes committed by the Canadian military. Murray Brewster writes for…
Habeas corpus
Province pays $2,000 each to nine denied prompt bail hearings The raid was meticulously planned and involved some 1,200 officers, but organizers overlooked one salient factor – ensuring Toronto’s bail courts were prepared for the…
Passwords are the new guns
Your password is a gun. It can’t shoot but at least the government treats it like a gun. In the UK, they made it a crime to refuse to give up your password to the…
What country has the strongest civil liberties?
There is a lively discussion on Slashdot about which countries are best for civil liberties and privacy. It all started when someone from the UK said s/he was unhappy with growing restrictions and wanted to…