When CSIS comes knocking in Hamilton (http://www.thespec.com/opinion/columns/article/887773–when-csis-comes-knocking-in-hamilton)
By Ken Stone, thespec.com, Hamilton Spectator | February 16, 2013

I never dreamt that having an op-ed piece published in The Spectator would contribute to two CSIS [Canadian Security and Intelligence Service] agents knocking on my front door. …

Sid Lacombe, of the Canadian Peace Alliance, feels that CSIS abused that mandate. He related to me “numerous examples of people involved in peace and international solidarity movements being approached by CSIS or other intelligence services. We’ve reports of Canadian immigrants from Afghanistan, Egypt, Sri Lanka and of native-born peace activists who get unexpected visits from CSIS agents simply because they choose to organize demonstrations or to speak out against the actions of the Canadian government. This targeting puts a chill on organizing. Many have left the movement out of fear of potential government reprisals.” …