With the recent terrorist attacks in Mali, Paris, and Ankara, people around the globe are anticipating more activity from groups like Al-Qaeda, Boko Haram and the infamous Islamic State. Governments in countries like Belgium have issued statements warning its citizens to avoid large crowds, suspicious bags and popular destinations such as restaurants, shopping centres and tourist attractions. France has invoked martial law, which establishes a nation-wide curfew, and allows officers to search citizens without warrant and detain suspects for extended periods of time. The government of Canada has ramped up its fight against terrorism with the controversial Bill C-51, giving police agencies greater powers in wire-tapping, detention and surveillance, while candidates for the leadership of the GOP in the United States have come out in favour of surveillance measures targeting Muslims and people of Arabic descent.
