Response from the Premier Regarding G20 Secret Law

Some time ago, you wrote to me about security during last summer's G20
summit in Toronto. I appreciated hearing what you had to say about
events during the gathering of world leaders, and would like to provide
you with an update on recent steps that our government has taken.

Last September, we asked former Ontario Chief Justice Roy McMurtry to
lead an independent review of the Public Works Protection Act (PWPA).
Our government released his report in April.

Mr. McMurtry concluded that the PWPA should be repealed and replaced
with legislation specific to court security and energy infrastructure. I
want you to know that our government will act on all of his
recommendations.

We will begin consultations on replacement legislation necessary to
protect vital infrastructure, as Mr. McMurtry recommended. Our objective
and commitment are to ensure the security of our essential
infrastructure while protecting civil liberties.

Thank you for the opportunity to share this information with you. Please
accept my best wishes.


Dalton McGuinty
Premier of Ontario

We must protect and speak out about our civil rights.

I want to state that the purpose of my posting items stemming from the G20 is to provide an alternative view. I am an activist who believes in peaceful protest but I abhor violence and destructive conduct. I’m not anti-police or authority etc. What I am is a strong proponent of civil and human rights, which unfortunately far too many Canadians take for granted. What took place in Toronto is our first Canadian experience what happens when our rights as citizens are ignored and violated. Authorities will always have reasons for abdicating their responsibilities when it comes to suspending or denying our civil liberties. In a civilized, democratic and peaceful country like Canada there can never be “any reason” good enough to suspend our civil rights as provided by our charter; otherwise the basis for a just society is compromised and we are reduced to an oligarchy where only a few hold the power