Anti-terrorism legislation is working its way through Parliament. Critics argue the legislation opens the door to creating a secret police and draconian powers for Canada's spy agency. Coincidentally, a lot of media messaging is hinting at the idea that Canada is under siege from the Islamic Terrorist menace. For example, on the day before there was a vote in the Canadian House of Commons, there was a terror alert in which an anonymous member of the group Al Shabaab encouraged attacks on Canadian targets including the West Edmonton Mall.
This week's episode of the Global Research News HOur features long-time journalist, author and media critic Barrie Zwicker. He comments on the media campaign and contributes his thoughts about whether there has been collusion between the media establishment and the the elites within Canadian society.
Interview by Michael Welch Music: Phil Ochs - Cops of the World
Interview guest uses the word 'bullshit' at one point.