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Draft:Peter L. Biro

Peter L. Biro (born 1960) is the founder of Section 1,[1][2][3] a democracy and civics education think-tank in Toronto, Canada.[4][5][6] He is a lawyer,[7][3] educator, democracy scholar, writer, businessman, NGO, community leader.[8][9][10] He is the Editor of Constitutional Democracy Under Stress – A Time For Heroic Citizenship.[1][2][11] Biro is known principally for his scholarship and public interest advocacy to defend liberal constitutionalism.[12][13][14]

Personal Life edit

Biro was born in Toronto, Canada, in 1960.[1][15]

Education edit

Biro studied law at McGill University, where he obtained degrees in both the common law - L.L.B., and civil law - B.C.L., both in 1991.[16][17]

Career edit

Biro worked on a high-profile case to expose police corruption in the Central Field Command drug squad of the Toronto Police Service.[18][19][20][7] He advocated for democratic rights, including the right of sitting Members of Parliament to run for municipal office.[21][22][23]

In 2011, Biro became the CEO of Newcon Optik, a manufacturer and exporter of tactical electro-optics.[24][25] He was a board member of the University of Haifa, Jane Goodall Institute of Canada,[3] and the Jane Goodall Institute, Global,[26][27] RightBlue Labs Inc.[16] and West Toronto Services for Senior Citizens and the Disabled.[28]

He is the Editor of Constitutional Democracy Under Stress – A Time For Heroic Citizenship (Mosaic Press),[25][29] and The Notwithstanding Clause and the Canadian Charter: Rights, Reforms and Controversies.[22][16][11][30]

Democracy and Civics Education edit

In 2018, Biro founded Section 1, a democracy and civics education think-tank.[4][31][32] He is a keynote speaker.[3][2]

Music edit

In January 2022, Biro released the music video for his debut song, Just History Now.[33][10][34]. Biro has recorded and released two other singles, Real Thing[48] and Lullaby.[35][36][37]

Publications edit

  • "By staying on Hong Kong court, Beverley McLachlin follows the wrong 'principle,'" The National Post, April 5, 2022[38]
  • "Section 33 has no place in a liberal democracy. It ought to be repealed: The notwithstanding clause is a dangerous and altogether unnecessary tool", The National Post, June 15, 2021[39]
  • "Quebec's Bill 96 is an opportunity to correct two constitutional mistakes at once", C.B.C. News, June 3, 2021[40]
  • Constitutional Democracy Under Stress: A Time For Heroic Citizenship, ed. (Oakville, Mosaic Press, 2020), ISBN 9781771614801 (softcover) ISBN 9781771614832 (Kindle) ISBN 9781771614818[1][2][3][41]
  • "A Citizen's Guide to the Rule of Law," chapter in Biro, ed., Constitutional Democracy Under Stress: A Time For Heroic Citizenship[42]
  • "Democracy, the first casualty of the war on truth," R.S.A. Comment, December 1, 2020.[43]
  • "Liberal Democracy in the Time of Pandemic," R.S.A. Comment, April 27, 2020.[44]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d DemDigest (2020-04-27). "China's 'hub and spoke strategy': COVID-19 geopolitical turning point?". Democracy Digest. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  2. ^ a b c d "Democracy in freefall". Toronto Metropolitan University. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  3. ^ a b c d e Mollenkamp, Daniel (2020-09-07). "The Biro Interview: 'Liberal Democracy is under stress. But there's reason for hope.'". The Stringer. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  4. ^ a b "Section One | Democracy in need of heroic citizenship". Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  5. ^ "Peter L. Biro - CBC".
  6. ^ democracyparadoxblog (2022-12-14). "Canada's "Notwithstanding Clause"". Democracy Paradox. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  7. ^ a b "Missing video evidence collapses drug case, prompts Toronto detective discipline proceeding". Toronto. 2022-06-14. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  8. ^ Reporters, Peter Small and Jim Rankin Staff (2012-06-29). "Saga of a Toronto police drug squad". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  9. ^ "Toronto drug officers face more corruption accusations".
  10. ^ a b Section 1. "Democracy Think Tank, Section 1, Announces Release of Founder, Peter Biro's, "Conscience-Shocking" First Music Video of His Dramatic Rock Ballad, "Just History Now"". Newsfile. Retrieved 2023-11-27.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  11. ^ a b democracyparadoxblog (2022-12-14). "Canada's "Notwithstanding Clause"". Democracy Paradox. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  12. ^ "The ticking bomb under Canada's constitution". The Economist. ISSN 0013-0613. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  13. ^ "Whither liberalism?". The Globe and Mail. 2003-04-26. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  14. ^ "Peter / Team | Section One". Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  15. ^ "Peter L. Biro". Castbox. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  16. ^ a b c "Centre Associates". Centre for Constitutional Law and Legal Studies. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  17. ^ "Peter L. Biro Profile | Toronto, ON Lawyer | Martindale.com". www.martindale.com. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  18. ^ Reporters, Betsy Powell , Rob Ferguson Staff (2008-04-29). "Police blamed for drug probe delays". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2023-11-27.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  19. ^ Updates, Gabrielle Giroday Posted: Last Modified: | (2010-02-03). "Feb 2010: Case could be made for lawsuit against city police: lawyer". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  20. ^ "Cops should get benefit of doubt: Young". www.lawtimesnews.com. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  21. ^ "Report On The Police Complaints System In Ontario - Ministry of the Attorney General". wayback.archive-it.org. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  22. ^ a b "Nunziata awaits decision on mayoral application". The Globe and Mail. 2000-06-06. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  23. ^ "Mayoral hopeful loses court battle". The Globe and Mail. 2000-06-17. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  24. ^ "Canadian Business - How to Do Business Better". Canadian Business – How to Do Business Better. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  25. ^ a b "Peter Biro". Unpublished. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  26. ^ democracyparadoxblog (2022-12-14). "Canada's "Notwithstanding Clause"". Democracy Paradox. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  27. ^ "Council for Hope". Jane's Legacy Foundation. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  28. ^ "Peter Biro '78, Alumni of Distinction Award Recipient 2022". Toronto French School. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  29. ^ "Constitutional Democracy Under Stress, Peter L Biro (Edited ) - Shop Online for Books in Fiji". www.fishpond.com.fj. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  30. ^ "Judicial Declarations Notwithstanding the Use of the Notwithstanding Clause? A Response to a (Non-)Rejoinder".
  31. ^ "Peter L. Biro - Bridges to the future". bridges-to-the-future.simplecast.com. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  32. ^ YCIF. "Free Speech & Disinformation: Protecting Canadian Democracy". Young Canadians in Finance. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  33. ^ "Democracy Think Tank, Section 1, Announces Release of Founder, Peter Biro's, "Conscience-Shocking" First Music Video of His Dramatic Rock Ballad, "Just History Now" - Yahoo".
  34. ^ "Videos – Creative Action Digital Video". Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  35. ^ "Just History Now ft. Peter Biro - voicEd". Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  36. ^ Just History Now, 2022-01-03, retrieved 2023-11-27
  37. ^ Lullaby, 2022-01-03, retrieved 2023-11-27
  38. ^ "Peter L. Biro: By staying on Hong Kong court, Beverley McLachlin follows the wrong 'principle'".
  39. ^ "Peter L. Biro: Section 33 has no place in a liberal democracy. It ought to be repealed".
  40. ^ "Quebec's Bill 96 is an opportunity to correct two constitutional mistakes at once".
  41. ^ "Constitutional Democracy Under Stress - Abe".
  42. ^ Sirota, Léonid. "A Citizen's Guide to the Rule of Law". Advocates for the Rule of Law. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  43. ^ "Democracy, the first casualty of the war on truth". The RSA. 2020-12-01. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  44. ^ "Liberal democracy in the time of pandemic". The RSA. 2020-04-27. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
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