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Tag Archives: Torture
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.
Afghan detainee report released
After four years of delays, numerous court challenges, and a prorogation of Parliament, the Military Police Complaints Commission has finally released its report on the Afghan detainee issue.
Toews: Send info to torturers
The Harper government has given CSIS the go-ahead to provide information to foreign agencies even when there is a “substantial risk” it will lead to torture.
Canadian arms (and principles) sold
Figures tabled in parliament confirm that Canadian arms sales to Saudi Arabia skyrocketed last year, with more than $4 billion in sales approved to the Middle East monarchy.