On September 17, Ceasefire.ca conducted an online survey of the Ceasefire.ca community on the importance of 10 global policy issues in the federal election.
Survey Results on Key Global Issues
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Torture and Afghan detainees: The need for a public inquiry
The Rideau Institute and the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives have released a report calling for a transparent and impartial judicial commission of inquiry into the actions of Canadian officials relating to Afghan detainees.
Party leaders need to articulate a role for Canada in the world
At the Munk debate, the first topic should be each party’s vision of the broad strokes underpinning Canadian foreign policy in the 21st century. by Peggy Mason (Embassy News, 16 September, 2015)
Responding to the Syrian refugee crisis: Part one
Much more action is needed than the glacial steps being taken by the Harper government if Canada is to effectively respond to the Syrian refugee crisis.
Harper must be held accountable for failing Syrian Refugees
Contrary to Harper’s assertion, more air strikes will make the refugee situation worse, not better, and the war will continue.
Canada MIA on science diplomacy
Conservative government policies have knocked back Canadian science at the time when we need it most.