torontostar: New terror bill targets protesters, MP says
The Toronto Star reports concerns that Canada's new anti-terrorism laws are aimed at protestors rather than terrorists. Via Orwell Today.
The second bill on terrorist-related measures would allow the defence minister to declare an area of land, sea or air a military security zone, allowing "forcible removal" of unauthorized persons. "There's no question in our mind that this legislation is established so that the Defence Department can put a military zone around Kananaskis," Meredith said. "To keep out terrorists? No. To keep out legitimate protesters." Kananaskis Village, a mountain resort about an hour's drive west of Calgary, is the site of the G-8 summit in June. (see www.torontostar.com)