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Best known as General Counsel of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, a position he held for over 40 years, A. Alan Borovoy was at the centre of many of the most profound and difficult public debates of last half century. In At the Barricades, Borovoy reflects on the events that have shaped the Canadian political legal landscape from the Cold War of the 1950s and 60s to the "war on terrorism" in the 21st century. Along the way he provides a first-hand account of Québec’s FLQ crisis of 1970, the protests regarding the abortion controversy, the battles over free speech, hate speech, and pornography, and the struggles to protect the rights of Aboriginal peoples, the economically disadvantaged, and victims of police misconduct.

This book recounts the life of an activist; always principled and compassionate, usually controversial, often very funny, and never dull. It should be read by anyone who is interested in how we got to where we are today and concerned about where we are going.

Contributors

Alan Borovoy

A. Alan Borovoy was a lawyer, an activist, a writer, and a raconteur. From 1968 until his retirement in 2009, he was General Counsel of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association. Prior to that he was Director of the Labour Committee for Human Rights. He wrote four books: When Freedoms Collide (1988), Uncivil Obedience (1991), The New Anti-Liberals (1999), and Categorically Incorrect (2007). He also wrote a regular, fortnightly column for the Toronto Star between 1992 and 1996. He was made an officer of the Order of Canada in 1983 and was honoured by many organizations including the Law Foundation of Ontario, Canadian Journalists for Free Expression, The Writers’ Union of Canada, The Law Society of Upper Canada and the Canadian Library Association for his contribution to the advancement of civil rights in Canada. He received honorary doctorates of law from Queen’s University (1982), York University (1988) University of Toronto (1991) the Law Society of Upper Canada (1995) and University of Waterloo (2009).

Professor Borovoy’s letter to the President of the University of Toronto explaining that accepting an honourary doctorate could not involve his crossing of picket lines.

Author(s)	Alan Borovoy
Publication Year	2014
Publisher	Irwin Law Inc.

Chapter	Contributors	Pages	Year	Price
Preface Professor Borovoy describes how the memoir came to be written. View	Alan Borovoy	5	2014	$0.50
Hamilton, Grace Street, and Harbord Collegiate Early childhood to high school. View	Alan Borovoy	19	2014	$1.90
At University in the 1950s Intellectual and philosophical development spanning undergraduate and law school years. View	Alan Borovoy	22	2014	$2.20
Transitions and Objectives The year between graduation and taking a job with the Labour Committee for Human Rights. View	Alan Borovoy	6	2014	$0.60
Amending and Enforcing the Law Campaign to enact legislation against housing discrimination, and the early years of the Ontario Human Rights Commission. View	Alan Borovoy	21	2014	$2.10
Community Organizing Creation of self-help organizations for black people in Halifax and aboriginal persons in Kenora, 1962-1965. View	Alan Borovoy	16	2014	$1.60
Outside Activities Working with the Canadian Jewish Congress and running as an NDP candidate for the Ontario legislature. View	Alan Borovoy	16	2014	$1.60
In the Beginning Leaving the Jewish Labour Committee for the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA). View	Alan Borovoy	18	2014	$1.80
Freedom of Expression Involvement of the CCLA in matters of freedom of expression. View	Alan Borovoy	42	2014	$4.20
Law and Order Involvement of the CCLA in attempting to improve the criminal justice system. View	Alan Borovoy	49	2014	$4.90
National Security Involvement of the CCLA in matters of national security. View	Alan Borovoy	49	2014	$4.90
Dignity and Equality Involvement of the CCLA in threats to dignity and equality. View	Alan Borovoy	47	2014	$4.70
General Reinforcements The approach of the CCLA to the Charter, to the public education it undertook, and to the acceptance of government funds. View	Alan Borovoy	15	2014	$1.50
Unforgettable Persons and Moments Anecdotes about memorable persons and events. View	Alan Borovoy	17	2014	$1.70
Penultimate Perspectives Reflection on philosophies and past activities and the role played by the defence of democracy, and some advice for successors. View	Alan Borovoy	13	2014	$1.30
Appendix Professor Borovoy’s letter to the President of the University of Toronto explaining that accepting an honourary doctorate could not involve his crossing of picket lines. View	Alan Borovoy	4	2014	$0.40

"At the Barricades"

A Memoir

Contributors

Alan Borovoy

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