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CSIS used information collected via illegal activities. Why is this a surprise?

Former CSIS Analyst Phil Gurski discusses why CSIS was taken to task by the Federal court in Canada for using information collected via illegal activities.

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The French Revolution and the ‘War on Terrorism’ – The jury is still out

Looking at the ‘War on Terror’ through the lens of the French Revolution.

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Former Toronto 18 member Saad Gaya asks to be removed from no-fly list

Should convicted terrorists like Toronto 18 member Saad Gaya get a second chance? Former Security Service Analyst Phil Gurski weighs in.

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What to do with citizens who joined ISIS and now want to come home?

Lots of nations are agonising over what to do with citizens who joined ISIS or other terrorist groups and now want to come home.

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Armed suspect at Rideau Hall and Trump denies Russian bounty intelligence

Two interesting developments in two capitals. Armed suspect arrested at Rideau Hall and Trump denies being briefed on Russian bounty intelligence.

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Cancel Canada Day: Is the country going to hell in a handbasket?

Happy 153rd birthday Canada – or is it? It is time to push back against some myths, by looking at how safe a country we are, when it comes to terrorism.

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Quick Hits: Russia paying Talibans bounties for dead US soldiers?

News that Russia is paying the Taliban to kill US military in Afghanistan came out this week. How big is this and what will the Trump Administration do in response?

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Quick Hits: Research finds Canadians among most active in online right-wing extremism

Canadians are supposedly really active on right wing extremism websites. How worried should we be? Have a listen to how Borealis sees this data.

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Quick Hits: Does Canada’s foreign policy need a redo?

Canada just lost a vote to gain a seat on the UN Security Council. How do Canada’s intelligence agencies meet the country’s foreign intel priorities?

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Quick Hits: A better way to prosecute terrorists

Lots of terrorist cases never go to trial or, when they do, terrorists are acquitted.