Terrorism designations carry sweeping powers, with little oversight and lasting consequences. Extending those powers to organized crime risks normalizing a process that operates in the shadows.
- SJD Candidate, Faculty of Law, University of Toronto
Historically, Canadian police have disproportionately targeted Muslim communities in counter-terrorism efforts, while far-right extremists received comparatively scant scrutiny. Is that changing?
Is Israel changing course following the recent ruling by the International Court of Justice? It appears not, and that poses risks for the international community, including Canada.
Canada must reflect on the profound consequences of over-surveillance on the freedoms of religion, expression and association — particularly for Muslim Canadians — and their impact on equality.
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