Adil Charkaoui, accompanied by a member of the Coalition Justice for Adil Charkaoui, flew to Vancouver on 25 June, flying home again to Montreal on 27 June. He participated in three events, and met with many who are working for justice and against racism in Vancouver and Victoria.

Vancouver

A press conference was held immediately after Adil's arrival and generated lots of interest. On Friday, Adil spoke at a public forum, and after was hosted by members of the BC Civil Liberties Union (BCCLU).

• Video of Adil Charkaoui speaking in Vancouver on June 26, 2009.
• Video link of Friday, June 26th public forum in Vancouver (from Press TV).
• Audio link of the Friday, June 26th public forum (from media coop).
• Statement by Fernand Deschamps, read at the June 25th Press Conference held at the BCCLA’s offices
• CBC coverage of the press conference.
• Tyee coverage of the press conference.
• Georgia Straight coverage
• CP coverage

Victoria

On June 25th, Adil Charkaoui spoke to a crowd of over 60 people gathered in a union building in Victoria, BC.  The event was endorsed by a broad coalition of social justice issues:  Barnard-Boecker Centre Foundation, CAIA Victoria, the Island Solidarity Centre, the UVSS Women's Centre, the Vancouver Island Human Rights Coalition (VIHRC), the Vancouver Island Public Interest Research Group (VIPIRG), and the Victoria Peace Coalition.  The audience was captivated for an hour and a half as Charkaoui’s recounted his story of his experiences undergoing the Security Certificate Process.  Adil’s story was followed by a question period and a potluck community dinner.

• Article in Victoria's Monday Magazine about the event.