Activists protest to convince governments or groups to take action, demonstrate the seriousness of an issue, or draw attention through media. Protests should be non-violent and communicate with police; going limp during arrest is not resisting. Acts can be terrorism if they intimidate the public, cause death/harm, damage property, or interfere with essential services. Suspected terrorists in Canada retain most rights and must be charged within 24 hours of arrest with access to legal counsel under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

4. Activists may have a number of reasons for protesting. To convince the government or third party group to initiate or cease something. To demonstrate the seriousness of the issue at hand for the protesters To draw attention to an issue or cause, often through the media. Some key things to remember during a protest. It is illegal to use force against the police when engaged in civil disobedience. Making contact with the police before hand is recommended. The spokesperson for the protestors should be given a cellular phone to encourage communication with the police. Going limp upon being arrested is not considered resisting arrest. Activists can be charged with mischief.

8. An act can be classified as a terrorist action if it does one of the following Intimidates the public or compel a government/organization to do a certain act. Intentionally causes death or serious bodily harm. Causes substantial property damage that could result in bodily harm. Interferes with an essential service (Unless on strike). Suspected terrorist still retain most of their rights Anti-Terrorist laws do not take precedence over the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. A suspected terrorist can be held for 24 hours before being brought before judge. Suspected terrorists have the right to legal council.

10. The Canadian Security Intelligence Service is responsible for a number of Canada’s National security, including but not limited to Counter-Terrorism Counter-Proliferation Counter-Intelligence Security-Screening Research, Analysis and Production Environmental scanning