Their are opportunities for Canada to support the Global Partnership on weapons of mass destruction and the safe and secure use of nuclear energy Lloyd Axworthy, Michael W. Manulak, and Allan Rock Canada’s G7 Presidency in 2025 offers an unparalleled opportunity to influence the international agenda. So, what should Canada’s “signature initiatives” be for the […]
The time has come to think about what comes after the war in Gaza
Israel’s three-phase proposal for Middle East peace, announced on May 31 by U.S. President Joe Biden, is an important step forward and deserves widespread support. The plan, however, leaves important questions unanswered concerning who “governs” Gaza post-hostilities.
Putting migrants in federal prisons is unjustified and unjust
Lloyd Axworthy and Allan Rock write in The Globe and Mail that the Canadian federal government’s decision to expand immigration detention into federal prisons is a violation of international human rights standards, and a betrayal of Canada’s proud reputation as a safe haven for migrants and refugees.
Canada can help establish an international protective force in Gaza
The killing of aid workers in Gaza highlights the need to protect the supply and distribution of humanitarian assistance. Supplying aid is one thing, but making sure it reaches the people in need is a separate challenge. We believe that Canada can make a meaningful difference in meeting that challenge, write Lloyd Axworthy and Allan Rock.
Canada’s plan to require visas from some Mexicans is a dangerous overreaction
Lloyd Axworthy, Rafael Fernandez de Castro and Fen Hampson write that It was clearly tempting for Ottawa to reach once again for this kill switch, especially amid public pressure from Quebec and the United States. But, they note, it should not have taken such drastic action.