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Information Security at Protests: A Refresher

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The Basics Nothing is a hundred percent foolproof, but you can at least make it more trouble to access your info, than the information is worth. Phones and other devices are key tools for Legal Observers at actions, so here are some tips to do just that. Turn off Siri or Google Assistant. Make sure your phone does not use biometrics to unlock it. Use a password and not your fingerprints or face recognition. Turn on one button lock down, or make sure you have a really short time out that locks your phone. Turn… Read More »Information Security at Protests: A Refresher

Legal Observer Training (Online): July 28, 2020; 6:30-8:30pm

The Movement Defence Committee provides legal support to groups and communities organizing against oppression and for more just futures. In the last five months people across Ontario, alongside people around the world, have been rising up and demanding justice. Just this year, the MDC has provided legal support at 50+ protests and direct actions including those calling for defunding the police, safe and affordable shelter for all, and Wet’suwet’en solidarity actions. The MDC tries to show up for all groups who request legal observers and who are working against oppression, and we need to grow… Read More »Legal Observer Training (Online): July 28, 2020; 6:30-8:30pm

G20 Summit Toronto by James D. Schwartz

Flashback: The Role of the MDC at the G20 (Video)

As part of the 10th Anniversary commemoration of the largest mass arrests in Canadian history at the G20 Summit in Toronto a series of videos was re-released. In this video, Mike Leitold talks about 2010 Toronto G20 experiences from legal support perspective, Movement Defence Committee (20min). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wh4IIGa1hdE See more at the #myG20story hashtag on  Twitter.