The Conservative government is trying to push through a set of electronic surveillance laws that will invade your privacy and cost you money. The plan is to force every phone and Internet provider to allow "author...ities" to collect the private information of any Canadian, at any time, without a warrant.
Find out more at this multimedia event.
SCREENING:
The Vancouver premiere of (Un)Lawful Access, a mini-documentary about the Conservative government's proposed online spying legislation, and what Canadian experts have to say about it.
PANEL DISCUSSION:
Elizabeth Denham, BC Privacy Commissioner, Micheal Vonn, Policy Director of the BCCLA, Christopher Parsons, University of Victoria & Dr. Kate Milberry, producer of (Un)Lawful Access discuss the serious implications of lawful access and what we can do about it.
REPORT LAUNCH:
This event is also the launch of the BC Civil Liberties Association's much-anticipated report on Lawful Access—the most comprehensive to date. Co-authors Micheal Vonn and Christopher Parsons will be present to answer your questions.
DOORS: 6:30
CASH BAR/REFRESHMENTS
ADMISSION: Pay what you can/By donation
Send a message to the government at: http://stopspying.ca/
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