CSIS protest-risk forecast highlighting ‘citizen journalism’ heightens fears of … – National Post
March 18, 2015
CSIS protest-risk forecast highlighting ‘citizen journalism’ heightens fears of government oversight
OTTAWA — Use of social media, the spread of “citizen journalism,” and the involvement of young people are among the key trends highlighted by a federal analysis of protest activity in Canada over the last half-decade.
A growing geographic reach and an apparent increase in protests that target infrastructure such as rail lines are also boosting the impact of demonstrations, says the Government Operations Centre analysis, obtained under the Access to Information Act.
The Canadian Security Intelligence Service included the spring 2014 risk forecast in materials prepared for two meetings of the deputy ministers’ committee on resources and energy last April.
