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Législation antiterroriste
Anti-terror legislation
Rocco Galati vows to challenge C-51 in court, urges Canadians to vote against parties supporting the bill
ThinkPol 31/05/2015 - Constitutional lawyer Rocco Galati vowed to challenge Harper government's anti-terror legislation in court and called on Canadians to vote against candidates of any party supporting Bill C-51 at the next election. Speaking at rally against Bill C-51 in Toronto, Galati, who successfully blocked Prime Minister Stephen Harper's nominee Marc Nadon's appointment to the supreme court, said that the legislation mirrors what was passed in Germany and Italy in the 1930s. "What this legislation creates is a modern-day Gestapo," Galati said. "No exaggeration, that's what  it creates. It chills, sensors and criminalizes free speech, free association and constitutional rights of assembly." "It takes all your private information and shares it will all government agencies, including foreign governments," Galati said. "And for some Canadians, it becomes an eventuality of torture and death when travelling abroad." "It makes freedom of expression and political criticism with respect to 'terrorism' and the government's role, a terrorist offence in itself," Galati added. " So words and thoughts become an act of terrorism under this bill."
Calling the legislation fascist and dictatorial, Galati urged Canadians to reject politicians who voted for it at the next election. Read more - Lire plusC-51 could trigger NDP-Liberal coalition, conservative critics warn CBC News 02/06/2015 - As the government's proposed anti-terror bill heads towards the legislative finish line, some of its more conservative-minded critics are warning Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his caucus that its passage could carry a heavy cost for his party when it hits the campaign trail later this year. Legislation like C-51 "will inevitably lead to a split in the conservative movement," according the letter, which was published on the StopC51 website on Tuesday morning. Libertarian-leaning voters who have backed the Conservatives in the past may  choose to throw their support behind the Libertarian Party of Canada or independent, small-c conservative candidates, it says. "Although these might not attract large vote totals, they could drain off enough votes to deny the CPC a victory and lead to the return of the Liberals, or insert the New Democrats or a coalition into government." The letter has been signed by more than 60 supporters - who describe themselves as from the "conservative and libertarian side of the political spectrum" - including National Firearms Association president Sheldon Clare, Free Dominion co-founders Connie and Mark Fournier, National Post comment editor Jesse Kline and Libertarian Party Leader Tim Moen. Read more - Lire plus RCMP officer to C-51 protester: "You could be branded a terrorist" (video) Human Rights Watch: Canadian Senate should reject counterterrorism bill Ed Broadbent: It's not too late to fight back against Tory anti-terror bill Soaked protesters march in final push against anti-terror bill Award-winning library director calls terrorism bill this generation's 'most repressive' legislation Independent conservative senator Elaine McCoy will vote against Bill C-51
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Surveillance des agences de sécurité
Oversight of security agencies
iPolitics 03/06/2015 - The CSE's official watchdog has a staff of just eight and an annual budget of only $2 million, yet it's expected to keep tabs on a rapidly expanding spy agency with over 2,000 employees and an annual budget of over $820 million. CSIS also suffers from a severe oversight deficit. In fact, the government shut down the office of the CSIS inspector general, which was responsible for reviewing day-to-day CSIS activities. All that's left now to oversee CSIS is the part-time, resource-  starved Security Intelligence Review Committee (SIRC). Over the years, SIRC has repeatedly complained it has insufficient powers to hold CSIS accountable - complaints that the government has ignored. It's no wonder that SIRC is now taking an average of three years to investigate complaints against CSIS. Under the current government, the trend is clear - the powers and capabilities of Canada's spy agencies have rapidly expanded, with no commensurate increase in accountability, oversight or transparency. Canadians clearly deserve better. Thankfully, there are many measures that can be taken to tackle this growing problem. Read more - Lire plus
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Vie privée
Privacy
L'actualité 29/05/2015 - Le gouvernement conservateur ne le cache plus. À ses yeux, les fonctionnaires représentent une menace potentielle contre la sécurité. Par conséquent, il faut qu'il prenne des moyens pour se protéger... et il ne lésine pas sur ceux-ci. On se croirait dans un scénario de George Orwell quand on lit les révélations de La Presse. Selon ce que le quotidien a découvert, le  gouvernement fédéral s'apprête, à partir de juillet, à exiger que tous les fonctionnaires fédéraux se soumettent - avant d'obtenir leur cote de sécurité - à une vérification de leur solvabilité financière, à un examen de leur présence sur les réseaux sociaux et à la prise de leurs empreintes digitales. Et ceux qui attendent la cote la plus élevée pourraient être soumis au test du détecteur de mensonge.
Le commissaire à la protection de la vie privée a évidemment manifesté des inquiétudes.
Read more - Lire plusUK - Secret report urges treaty forcing US web firms' cooperation in data sharing
The Guardian 02/06/2015 - A top secret report to the British prime minister has recommended that a new international treaty be negotiated to force the cooperation of the big US internet companies in sharing customers' personal data, the Guardian has learned. Privacy campaigners said the decision to classify the report, written by the former diplomat Sir Nigel Sheinwald, as top secret was designed to bury it and its key recommendation for an international treaty could provide a legal, front-door alternative to  the government's renewed "snooper's charter" surveillance proposals. It is believed the former British ambassador to Washington concluded that such a treaty could overcome US laws that prevent web giants based there, including Facebook, Google, Twitter, Microsoft and Yahoo, from sharing their customers' private data with British police and security services. It would also mean not having to revive the powers, which require British phone companies to share data from the US giants passing over their networks, from the 2012 communications data bill that would enforce their compliance. Read more - Lire plus
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Surveillance globale
Mass surveillance
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Autres nouvelles - More news
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Citizenship, immigration and refugee rights
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Criminalisation, surveillance et répression de la dissidence
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Islamophobie
Islamophobia
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Omar Khadr
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Politique et terrorisme
Politics and terrorism
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Privacy
Vie privée
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Reflection on the war on terror
Réflexion sur la guerre au terrorisme
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Réflexions sur le terrorisme
Reflections on terrorism
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Action
Tell the still undecided Senators to Stop Bill C-51
OpenMedia - The government is about to ram through a reckless, dangerous and ineffective "Secret Police" law called Bill C-51. This damaging legislation is now before the Senate! See which Senators are still undecided.  Sign this petition to tell Senators to stop Bill C-51 before it's too late.
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Action
Tell the Senators for your province/territory to Stop Bill C-51
Leadnow - Bill C-51, a bill so bad that the Globe and Mail warned it would create a "secret police" in Canada, has gone to the Senate.  Now the Senate has an opportunity to show the people of Canada that they can fulfill their responsibility to provide "sober second thought" when a government tries to pass a reckless bill with long-reaching consequences for our rights and freedoms. Send a message and share widely!
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Action
Campaign to oppose the criminalization of BDS in Canada
CJPME - Many in Canada were horrified by the CBC article earlier this month which suggested that Canada's Harper government may legally prosecute Boycott-Israel activists using "hate crime" laws. The boycott of Israel has  nothing to do with "hate," and such action would violate Canadians' fundamental rights of freedom of expression and individual liberty. Using the form below, please write to your MP, and let him/her know of your opposition to such action by the government.
N.B.: Make sure to also oppose Bill C-51: A person supporting the BDS movement could be prosecuted under C-51 since it criminalizes actions that threaten the national security of Canada AND of other countries, and defines national security in a dangerously broad way as including economic interests and financial stability.
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Action
Canada: Prevent torture in detention centres around the world
Amnesty International - Thirty years ago, the international community agreed to ban torture and adopted the Convention against Torture. Yet in recent years, the practice remains widespread as governments justify any means to combat security threats and organized crime or simply suppress dissent. Key safeguards that would reduce and prevent the use of torture remain unimplemented.  Send a message to Canada's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Rob Nicholson, calling on him to ensure Canada fully commits to ending the use of torture around the world.
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Action
Walk with refugees
CCR - Organize or join a Walk with refugees 15-21 June 2015 as a way to mark World Refugee Day. A Walk with refugees is a guided tour with stops highlighting significant places and stories from refugees and others in your community, but it can take many forms.  A guided walking tour like a Walk with refugees helps connect the voices and stories refugees and others seeking protection to common landmarks and shared community experiences. See your community through new eyes and use your feet to join the national Walk with refugees.
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Action
Tell the U.S. government to free Slahi
ACLU - Tell the Secretary of Defense: Mohamedou Slahi is being held indefinitely despite his innocence. His ongoing imprisonment is unlawful, as was the torture he survived. I'm asking you not to contest Slahi's habeas case. Please release Mohamedou Slahi without delay.
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Ressource
Bill C-51: List of briefs presented to the Parliamentary Committee on National Security
The ICLMG has compiled a non-exhaustive list of briefs and speaking notes presented to the House of  Commons Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security on Bill C-51. Consult them here
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Action
UnfollowMe: Tell governments to ban mass surveillance
Amnesty International Canada - Governments are snooping on everything we do online. State intelligence and security agencies are using mass surveillance to collect our private emails, calls, internet searches, contact lists, phone locations, webcam images and more.  Sign our petition today, and call on Canada, the USA, UK, Australia and New Zealand - to end indiscriminate mass surveillance today. 
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Action
Signez la pétition pour libérer le blogueur saoudien Raif Badawi
 Amnistie internationale - Raif Badawi, prisonnier d'opinion en Arabie saoudite, risque la mort pour avoir offert un débat sur la liberté religieuse. Exigeons des autorités saoudiennes que les coups de fouet cessent immédiatement, que Raif soit libéré sans condition, et qu'il soit réuni avec sa famille réfugiée au Canada. Exigeons de cet État qu'il respecte ses obligations en matière de droits humains et qu'il abolisse la flagellation. English petition
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Les opinions exprimées ne reflètent pas nécessairement les positions de la CSILC - The views expressed do not necessarily reflect the positions of ICLMG
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The News Digest is ICLMG's weekly publication of news articles, events, calls to action and much more regarding national security, anti-terrorism, and civil liberties. The ICLMG is a national coalition of thirty-eight Canadian civil society organizations that was established in the aftermath of the September, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States. +++
La revue de l'actualité est notre publication hebdomadaire de nouvelles, d'évènements, d'appels à l'action, et beaucoup plus, entourant la sécurité nationale, la lutte au terrorisme, et les libertés civiles. La CSILC est une coalition nationale de 38 organisations de la société civile canadienne qui a été créée suite aux attentats terroristes de septembre 2001 aux États-Unis.
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authorized by an impartial judge, not a government minister; 
« critères spécifiques » (« specific selection term ») liés au terrorisme, visant des individus, des comptes ou des terminaux uniques. Les autorités devront pour cela justifier d'un lien « raisonnable et détaillé » avec le terrorisme (sauf en cas d'urgence). La loi est soutenue par une partie des opposants à la surveillance, la NSA et la Maison Blanche - ces deux dernières estimant qu'il s'agit d'une porte de sortie honorable pour préserver certaines capacités de surveillance de la NSA. Certaines organisations, comme l'ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) ou l'EFF (Electronic Frontier Foundation), étaient opposées au texte, le jugeant trop timide. Parmi les opposants au texte, certains 
