Unite against Harper’s politics of fear

 Posted on November 18, 2014
Nov 182014
 

In the wake of the violent events in Ottawa and Quebec last month, the Communist Party of Canada warned against attempts to use such incidents to impose new restriction on civil liberties and democratic freedoms. The Harper government is clearly adopting such a strategy, in an effort to intimidate Canadians against expressing criticism of Conservative policies, by expanding the frightening scale of mass surveillance of the activities and communications of the people of this country. We join with many others to warn that this trend towards police state tactics will have dangerous consequences for democracy and freedom.

Instead of adopting an “evidence based approach” to dealing with violent crime, the Harper government is engaged in a blatant attempt to frighten Canadians into silence. The Conservatives strategy is to use various hot-button issues to head off serious debates, such as their claim that terrorist threats pose a mortal danger to the entire country, or that “cyber-bullying” can only be stopped by giving police sweeping new powers to monitor virtually all online communications. Continue reading »

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The Communist Party of Canada condemns the criminal attack against the offices of the Communist Party and Communist Youth of Venezuela, that occurred in Caracas on October 21.

This attack is part of the ongoing campaign by reactionary forces in Venezuela – with support from foreign powers – to destabilize the country and turn back the clock on the past 15 years of progressive political and social change in Venezuela.

The CPC stands firmly and unconditionally in solidarity with the PCV and JCV, and with the people of Venezuela in their struggle for sovereignty, and social and economic justice.

Central Executive Committee, Communist Party of Canada

11 November 2014

Solidarity with Sudanese Communists

 Posted on November 11, 2014
Nov 112014
 

The Communist Party of Canada joins progressive and democratic voices around the world in condemning the new wave of anti-Communist repression in Sudan. We demand the immediate end of this repression and the release of all political detainees.

The CPC is particularly concerned about the capture of Suliman Ali, the Political Secretary of the Sudanese Communist Party in the Blue Nile Province, who has been charged with crimes that carry the death penalty. In fact, his “crime” was distributing a Communist Party statement on the anniversary of the Sudanese 21st October Revolution. We understand that Comrade Suliman’s poor health has been deteriorating since his detention began on November 2, and we call for his immediate and unconditional release.

The attacks and arrests by the Sudanese Security and Intelligence Forces are timed to coincide with military action against the people of Southern Kordufan and other war zones in Sudan. It is part of an escalating campaign by the state to silence opposition and destroy organizations who defend the Sudanese people’s rights.

Central Executive Committee, Communist Party of Canada

11 November 2014

Solidarity with Chilean Communists

 Posted on November 11, 2014
Nov 112014
 

The Communist Party of Canada condemns the recent attack against the Secretary General of the Chilean Communist Party, Juan Andres Lagos.

The political attack, which occurred on November 7, was committed by people who want to intimidate the Communist Party, its members and supporters, and is part of an escalating wave of anti-Communism in Chile and many other countries.

The CPC stands in solidarity with the Chilean Communist Party, and with the Chilean people in their struggle for sovereignty, and social and economic justice.

Central Executive Committee, Communist Party of Canada

11 November 2014