Legislation intended to fix Harper’s odious anti-terror law introduces new dangers to civil liberties that must be corrected.
Minister Goodale: Bill C-59 needs further amendments
Human rights
Resistance growing against shocking rise in human rights abuses globally
Amnesty International Report highlights role of “hate-filled” Trump rhetoric in fueling global upsurge in politics of demonization.
Canada lacks coherent Iraqi assistance plan
The decision to suspend the Kurdish training and assistance mission underscores the need for a broader Canadian plan going forward.
Major amendments needed to Canada’s Arms Trade Treaty legislation
Canada’s commitment to the principles of the Arms Trade Treaty is called into question by deeply flawed accession legislation.
Omar Khadr settlement a victory for the rule of law
Omar Khadr was a child soldier illegally interrogated by Canadian agents while detained and tortured by a foreign power.
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.