Tag: No-Fly List
Boy’s mother praises no-fly redress plans as Canada, U.S. announce info sharing
The mother of an Ontario boy who has endured frustrating airport snags welcomed the news Thursday that Canada and the United States will work to clear up confusion over mistaken […]
NCCM: Announcement On Cross-border Travel A Step Forward But Privacy And Civil Liberties Still A Concern
The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), a prominent civil liberties and advocacy organization, expressed cautious optimism about yesterday’s announcement by the Prime Minister of Canada that the federal government […]
Faisal Kutty: We’re not on board with Canada’s No-Fly List
In the wake of the high-profile story of a 6-year-old, Syed Adam Ahmed, caught in Canada’s no-fly web in late December, similar stories of 21 other children — 6 months […]
Opinion: Time to overhaul Canada’s no-fly program
In the wake of the 6-year-old caught in Canada’s no-fly web, the government has promised to examine changes to the program. “[It’s] no fault of their own,” says Ralph Goodale, […]
The problem with no-fly lists goes beyond the unfair targeting of children
The federal government brought a small dose of common sense to a controversial policy last week when Ralph Goodale, the Minister of Public Safety, reminded airlines that the only risk […]
Ottawa says there’s no need for additional airport security screening for under-18s
Following reports about toddlers who have been flagged on no-fly lists, Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale says airlines shouldn’t subject anyone under the age of 18 to additional security-screening measures. “Public Safety […]
Opinion: Children banned from flying? Sadly, it’s not that uncommon
Sharing vacation stories makes returning to the humdrum of life more bearable, especially for school-age children who eagerly retell their family’s holiday adventures. But how does a child explain to […]