Monday, February 26, 2007
Investigative Hearings Useful, But...
The Investigative Hearing provisions under Part II.1 of the Criminal Code are central to the success of any police force, in particular the RCMP, in preempting a terrorist attack. However, recent antics in Parliament [precipitated by a Vancouver Sun newspaper article] cast a dark shadow over some of the provisions of Part II.1.
The Vancouver Sun identified Darshan Singh Saini as being on a list of potential witnesses for the Investigative Hearing into the Air India case. He is MP Navidner Bains' father-in -law. The article was followed by Prime Minister Harper's deliberate attempt to smear MP Navinder Bains and his family's reputation for political gain.
Political gain at the expense of someones reputation was not the reason why Part II.1 was created. For that reason, perhaps it's time for the sun to set on the Investigative Hearing provisions.
Source: Kim Bolan - Vancouver Sun, February 21, 2007 and Hansard
The Vancouver Sun identified Darshan Singh Saini as being on a list of potential witnesses for the Investigative Hearing into the Air India case. He is MP Navidner Bains' father-in -law. The article was followed by Prime Minister Harper's deliberate attempt to smear MP Navinder Bains and his family's reputation for political gain.
Political gain at the expense of someones reputation was not the reason why Part II.1 was created. For that reason, perhaps it's time for the sun to set on the Investigative Hearing provisions.
Source: Kim Bolan - Vancouver Sun, February 21, 2007 and Hansard
Labels: Air India Inquiry, Harper, RCMP
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Air India Inquiry
So, the RCMP and CSIS refuse to hand over many of their documents to the Air India Inquiry for reasons of national security.
National security? Whatever national security issues remain today after more than 20 years since this terrorist attack likely pale in comparison to the victims' need for answers.
The overriding motive for the RCMP and CSIS to thwart this public inquiry will be found in their desire to avoid public embarrassment for their own failures.
National security? Whatever national security issues remain today after more than 20 years since this terrorist attack likely pale in comparison to the victims' need for answers.
The overriding motive for the RCMP and CSIS to thwart this public inquiry will be found in their desire to avoid public embarrassment for their own failures.
Labels: Air India Inquiry, CSIS, RCMP
