Canadian Intelligence Eh
Everywhere you look these days terrorism and violent extremism dominate the headlines. Whether you follow what is happening in Afghanistan or Iraq, or in the West writ large, we are inundated with news of attacks by groups and individuals fighting for a 'cause'.In a world of multiple voices and opinions it can be very hard to know where to turn. One choice is to look to those who actually worked in counterterrorism in the national security world. In these half-hour podcasts 30-year Canadian intelligence veteran Phil Gurski is joined by a fascinating array of individuals with something meaningful to say about these issues as they provide insight into what they mean and what we need to do about them.
Canadian Intelligence Eh
Quick Hits - Episode 198 - Why are Canadian courts so inconsistent when it comes to terrorism
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Phil Gurski
A US court just found a Canadian ISIS jihadi guilty of providing material support to a terrorist group and sentenced to life in jail. If he had been in a Canadian court it is very likely he would have received a slap on the wrist. Why the difference? In this Quick Hits podcast Borealis President and CEO Phil Gurski weighs in on the inadequacies of the Canadian justice system when it comes to terrorism.