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Our documents reveal Air Force’s disregard for civilian oversight of drones in Canada
Steven Staples says the debate over German drones in Europe raise significant unease about drone safety in Canada. “It’s one thing to be flying a drone over the desert in Afghanistan but it’s something else to fly them over Ottawa or Toronto,” said Staples, adding that a deficiency in civilian safety oversight may result in […]
Our documents reveal Air Force's disregard for civilian oversight of drones in Canada
Steven Staples says the debate over German drones in Europe raise significant unease about drone safety in Canada. “It’s one thing to be flying a drone over the desert in Afghanistan but it’s something else to fly them over Ottawa or Toronto,” said Staples, adding that a deficiency in civilian safety oversight may result in […]
Drones debate is just getting started
Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s plan for armed drones is not much more than a faint blip on Ottawa’s radar screen, so the recent increase in media coverage on the subject is good news.
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We've reached 25,000 supporters!
I wanted to let you know about the progress we are making on our campaign to stop Stephen Harper’s armed drones plan.