Archive » Tag: United Nations Special Rapporteur Michael Lynk

Canada on defensive at UN, arms export double standards, new targets for Trump wrecking ball and more

June 15, 2020

It is time for Canada to match rhetoric with action by nullifying all provisions in its free trade agreement with Israel that do not accord with international law, and to defend the independence of the ICC from renewed US attacks.

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In Ukraine and the Middle East, Canada is not an “honest broker”

May 25, 2020

We call on Canada to bring its international policies vis-à-vis Ukraine and Israel into full compliance with the fundamental principles of the UN Charter.

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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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