ACLA Joins Press Conference Re: G20

Release G20 ‘political

prisoners’: rights groups

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The Canadian Press

Civil rights groups say mass detentions during the G20 summit were an abuse of power. (CBC)

The mass detention of people and widespread use of police force over the G20 summit weekend was a gross abuse of state power that demands an independent inquiry and the immediate release of “political prisoners,” a civil-rights coalition said Monday.

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Statement from the Asian Canadian Labour Alliance (ACLA)- Ontario Chapter

In the wake of one of the most grotesque public expressions of police brutality, intimidation and mass violations of civil liberties, the Asian Canadian Labour Alliance (ACLA) strongly condemns the overzealous actions of the Metropolitan Toronto Police Force, the Integrated Security Unit and the countless other police agencies that participated in the suppression of protesters … Read more

10th Year Anniversary Celebration

  On June 9, over 60 people came together to celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary of the Asian Canadian Labour Alliance.  The theme of the celebration centered on resistance and solidarity. There were many elements to the evening featuring live painting, guest speakers, film clips, food and much more.