News Items tag as: Bill C-51

Kamloops federal NDP candidate speaks about anti-terror bill
May 02, 2015 - 10:34 AM

KAMLOOPS – Kamloops federal NDP candidate, lawyer Bill Sundhu, told the audience at the Ayesha Mosque the proposed anti-terrorism legislation, Bill C-51, will allow the federal government to usurp the charter of rights and freedoms in the name of anti-terror actions.
Vernon joins Canada-wide rallies against Bill C-51
March 13, 2015 - 4:29 PM

VERNON - Vernon residents will protest a controversial piece of government legislation at a rally Saturday afternoon.
Learn about anti-terror legislation at TRU
March 10, 2015 - 1:00 PM

KAMLOOPS – If you’re curious about how the new anti-terrorism bill might affect you, tonight’s presentation at Thompson Rivers University might give you some insight.

The proposed legislation, Bill C-51, would grant federal authorities the power to investigate terrorism by accessing the public’s private information, and allow that information to be shared among intelligence and law enforcement agencies.
Anti-terror bill a 'privacy game-changer': Privacy Commissioner
February 05, 2015 - 11:15 AM

KAMLOOPS – Now's the time to start questioning the federal government's terrorism Bill C-51 that could significantly alter our expectation of privacy, says B.C.'s privacy commissioner.
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Kamloops council to expand tax exemptions for new rental builds
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Kamloops federal NDP candidate speaks about anti-terror bill