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National Security and Human Rights Concerns in Canada: A Survey of Eight Critical Issues in the Post-9/11 Environment
Wesley K. Wark
Associate Professor
Munk Centre for International Studies
University of Toronto The opinions expressed in this report are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Canadian Human Rights Commission. This report is also available in .pdf format Comments? Send us an email.
Table of contents Introduction Overview Section 1 - The Evolution of National Security Policy in Canada since September 11, 2001, and Its Potential Impact on Human Rights Section 2 - New Legislative Measures relevant to National Security and Human Rights, Especially the Anti-Terrorism Act, Bill C-36 Section 3 - The Application of Pre-September 11 Powers to the New Security Environment, Including the Use of Security Certificates Section 4 - Key Federal Government Agencies in the National Security Domain and Their Respective Mandates and Functions Section 5 - Measures of Accountability and Review of National Security Agencies and their Practices, Especially Pertaining to Fidelity to Legal Mandates and Human Rights Section 6 - Federal Government Responsibility and Capacity to Protect Canadians and Their Rights Overseas, Including Respect for International Law Provisions Section 7 - International Liaisons in National Security Work and Their Implications for Human Rights in Canada Section 8 - The Role of the Canadian Human Rights Commission in Fostering Knowledge and Understanding of the Interface Between security and human rights Selected Bibliography Appendix A - Consolidated Recommendations Appendix B - Proposal for an Expert Advisory Council to Assist the Work of the CHRC Appendix C - List of Academic Experts Footnotes
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