Mark Crowley

Scientist. Educator. Blogger. Optimist.

The hash tag #TellVicEverything is trending in Canada -- an endless stream of hilarious and inane comments about what people are up to, just in case Minister Vic Toews wanted to know without a warrant. It must be the greatest fear of the Conservative government coming true.

Shahid Mahmood

Editorial cartoonist

People whose names show up on No-Fly or Selectee Lists have no recourse in Canada. Air Canada could not remove my name from Federal No-Fly or Selectee Lists. My problems have been complicated with this latest Interpol incident -- illustrating the disregard this current government has shown in protecting the privacy of Canadian citizens.

Josh D. Scheinert

Lawyer

Is it hypocritical for a bunch of historically anti-gay MPs all of sudden attempting to reach out to gay teens with an "It Gets Better" video? I believe the Conservative video is commendable, but only if it signifies a shift in attitude on the part of the party. What's really needed is for things to get better today.

Josh D. Scheinert

Lawyer

Suggesting that the existence of worse offenders precludes a rights organization from questioning the actions of Canadian officials, or other 'lesser offending nations,' is tacit acknowledgement of belief that there should be a double standard in international human rights.