Reforming the Spy Game0

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• 21 janvier 2014

When it comes to secret intelligence, the United States sometimes behaves like a true democracy.  It reminds me of the Leonard Cohen line, “democracy is coming…to the U.S.A.”

President Barack Obama’s speech on January 17 marked an important occasion in …

Six Ways for Harper to Reclaim the National Security Agenda0

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• 11 octobre 2013

Published in the Globe and Mail, October 11, 2013

Prime Minister Stephen Harper says he is “very concerned” about revelations of Canadian spy activity targeting Brazil. So he should be. The operation by the Communications Security Establishment Canada, our …

Canadians Shouldn’t be Surprised About Alleged Terrorist Plot0

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• 23 avril 2013

Published on CNN.com, April 23, 2013

When it comes to terrorism, North America is a shared space. That has always been the conviction of Canadian officials and is written into our official counter-terrorism strategy.  It is also a belief …

Thoughts on the Future of Intelligence Accountability in Canada0

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• 29 juin 2012

The decision of the Harper government to close the Office of the Inspector General of CSIS and end its 28-year history opens a new and challenging chapter for the process of keeping watch over the Canadian security and intelligence community. …

What to Do With Khadr0

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• 20 avril 2012

Publié dans le Ottawa Citizen, 19 avril 2012.

The Conservative government has now run out of wiggle room in the case of Omar Khadr, the son of the notorious Canadian al-Qaeda loyalist, Ahmed Said Khadr. Omar was a child …