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Afghanistan, Canada and the ICC; Iran, Sanctions and International Women’s Day
March 9, 2020
In light of the new ICC Afghanistan investigation, Prime Minister Trudeau should launch a long-overdue public inquiry into Canada’s policies and practices relating to the transfer of hundreds of detainees to Afghan authorities during Canada’s military mission in that country.
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Sweden and Germany show nuclear disarmament leadership
March 2, 2020
NATO membership does not seem to hamper Germany’s ability to vigorously engage in the Stockholm Disarmament Initiative in the lead up to the vital 2020 NPT Review Conference. So what is holding Canada back?
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UN Disarmament Chief visits Ottawa; FM Champagne outlines foreign policy priorities
February 25, 2020
We call on Canada to redouble efforts to promote a serious dialogue on how NATO members can begin to close the gap between the Alliance nuclear doctrine and the disarmament obligations of its members under the NPT.
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A reality check on Canada’s Security Council bid and more
February 17, 2020
Whatever the outcome of Canada’s Security Council bid, robust mechanisms for sustained, substantive civil society engagement are an indispensable part of enhancing Canadian capacity for UN leadership on peace and security.
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