Season 4, Episode 6: Security and Surveillance After Paris

This week, Right of Reply examines the state of security and surveillance in contemporary society, specifically in the context of the recent attacks in Paris. First, we interview Kent Roach, one of Canada's top lawyers with respect to national security and Bill C-51, Canada's anti-terror bill. Mr. Roach provides insight into both the social and political motivations for the bill and its potential consequences for security and civil liberties. Next, we talk to David Lyon, Queen's professor, director of the Surveillance Study Centre at Queen's and author of "Surveillance after Snowden". Professor Lyon discusses the impact of Snowden and the pervasiveness of contemporary surveillance. For our final interview, we speak with Arne Klisenko, professor at both the Munk School of Global Affairs at U of T, and at Ryerson University. Professor Klisenko discusses the Paris attacks in the context of the ongoing Refugee crisis, outlining the realities of Canada's refugee system, and the screening that takes place prior to admittance. He further discusses the respective responses of the Canadian and American governments to the refugee program after Paris. We then conclude with a discussion among the Right of Reply team, who discuss their thoughts on the Paris attacks.