David Petrasek suggests 10 steps the Liberals can take right away to help Canada re-establish itself as an active middle power committed to multilateralism and international law.
David Petrasek: Ten quick steps to reset Canadian foreign policy
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New Open Canada site features articles by RI President Peggy Mason
Two opinion pieces by RI President Peggy Mason are featured in today’s launch of the revamped Canadian International Council website.
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.
Peggy Mason on extension of the military mission in Iraq and Syria
Peggy Mason, President of the Rideau Institute, was interviewed on the extension and expansion of the Canadian military mission in Iraq and Syria on CTV News on Thursday, March 26th.
No justice for Afghan civilians: Amnesty report
A new report by Amnesty International documents the inability of Afghan civilians to obtain justice for family members killed in attacks by NATO forces. “None of the cases that we looked into – involving more than 140 civilian deaths – were prosecuted by the US military. Evidence of possible war crimes and unlawful killings has […]
Respected Canadian negotiator removed from disarmament talks, resigns
Respected Canadian disarmament negotiator Earl Turcotte has been removed from his post following American complaints that his stance on the international Convention on Cluster Munitions was too aggressive. Turcotte has since informed his colleagues that he will be resigning from the Department of Foreign Affairs in order to independently advocate for the Convention, which he helped […]