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We cannot keep ignoring the endless occupation of Palestine
May 2, 2018
A capacity crowd attended the Rights under Endless Occupation: Israel/Palestine Discussion at Knox Presbyterian Church on Thursday evening, 26 April 2018. In her introduction, Rideau Institute President Peggy Mason stated: This discussion is particularly timely, taking place as it is against a backdrop of the continued use of firearms, including live ammunition, by Israeli security forces against mostly […]
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Omar Khadr settlement a victory for the rule of law
July 17, 2017
“On behalf of the Government of Canada, we wish to apologize to Mr. Khadr.” – Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale “I hope Canadians take away two things today…. First, our rights are not subject to the whims of the government of the day. And second, there are serious costs when the government violates the rights […]
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Trudeau government: Room for improvement on key security issues
July 5, 2016
As we finish our Canada Day celebrations and the first long weekend of summer, it is a fitting time to provide a mid-term evaluation of some of the issues we have been tracking over the last few months. Arms Trade Treaty First the good news: Foreign Minister Dion announced June 30th, that on June 17th […]
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Int’l Law and the Saudi arms deal
March 18, 2016
Michael Byers is a member of the Rideau Institute Board of Directors. This commentary first appeared in the Globe and Mail on March 17th “Why the Saudi arms deal is void”. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau defends the $15-billion sale of armoured vehicles to Saudi Arabia on the basis that he must respect a contract signed […]
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