I've been in contact with some of the players trying to affect change in regards to this indefensible practice in Ontario (and Canada more broadly), I have been as direct and honest as I could be in regards to what I have experienced. In my circumstance; due to the lengths I have been forced to go (lawsuit, contact with domestic and foreign allies), and the agencies involved (Federal police agencies), it is difficult for me to put trust in some who are trying to affect change. Actions speak louder than words and so I maintain a healthy dose of skepticism until real changes occur.
Ultimately it comes down to some very basic but powerful premises in regards to democracy, Canada will have to decide which way we will fall and in the increasing competitive global economy we live in these decisions are going to have a major impact on our success as a province (Ontario) and as a nation. The police database abuses are but one vital piece, and although it won't be the only barometer to our support for democratic principles, it is an important start. None of these premises are more important than the Rule of Law, more philosophically the sanctity of the individual.
What I have experienced goes well beyond the rejection of a simple volunteer request, it is about as offensive as one can imagine for a country as Internationally respected as Canada. Essentially the word of an undercover(s); in some cases outright lies and misrepresentation have dragged not only myself and my family into the abyss, but it has unnecessarily wasted the resources of the security apparatus at various levels.
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