Political Science 4403F/G Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Extraordinary Rendition, Implicit Stereotype
30 Jan 2020
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Bill c51 - the most radical canadian security law ever legislated and enacted in the post- Discrepancy to extent in info available is short. Not just about terrorism, but w a cultural element. Gave csis the right to break charter rights. Departs from long-standing definitions "threats to the security of canada" or more charter- compliant patterns of past similar law. Makes it easier for gov to arrest and detain citizens, overriding charter rights. It doesn"t take into consideration recommendations and insights issuing from various past. New law is less free and fails to make us safer from terrorist threats commissions, reports and task forces. Under the discourse of exceptionalism, an array of measures have been put into practice. Detention without trial; extraordinary rendition ; derogations from human rights; War of terror and erosion on democracy people wielding power act in good faith. "just trust us" philosophy: the view that unilateral exec power is acceptable, as long as the.
