Prime Minister Trudeau has the clear legal authority to cancel the sordid Saudi arms deal in the face of unspeakable human rights abuses. But does he have the moral courage to act?
Tag Archives: Export and Import Permits Act
Bill C-47 leaves majority of Canada’s military exports unregulated
Canada needs an export permit control system worthy of a country with a proud history of working to strengthen human rights, international law and international peace and security.
Bipartisan efforts in U.S. Congress seek to ban further Saudi arms deals
Scrutiny by U.S. Congress of arms deals to Saudi Arabia raises questions over Canada’s sordid Saudi arms deal.
Part Three: Key questions about Canada’s Arms Trade Treaty legislation
Preliminary examination of Canada’s national implementing legislation for the Arms Trade Treaty reveals some serious concerns.
Canada prepares to join the Arms Trade Treaty: Part Two
More analysis on whether Canada’s impending accession to the Arms Trade Treaty will really inhibit arms exports to problem destinations.
Canada prepares to join Arms Trade Treaty: Part One
Part One of a series examining Canada’s legislation acceding to the historic Arms Trade Treaty.