A cross-Canada series of events that raise two key questions: Are recent security laws and policies in Canada undermining civil liberties? Has mainstream media in Canada adequately framed and analyzed this issue? From Halifax to Vancouver, CitizenShift and Ã?berculture with the participation of refugee and immigrant advocacy groups have organized two exciting weeks of film screenings and panel discussions in over ten Canadian cities. These symposiums will be held from October 17-30, 2005, and are meant to provide an open and accessible forum for debate on the issues of immigration, media, law and national security in our country. Lots more info. Read on...

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