Despite attempts by China to broker an agreement between Bangladesh and Myanmar for repatriation, the situation has only worsened for Rohingya refugees.
Afghanistan a Year After the Taliban Occupation: An Ongoing War on Human Rights
Ferdouse Asefi, University of Toronto The word “anniversary” usually brings about happy and memorable moments. But Aug. 15 marks one year since the Taliban takeover and occupation of Afghanistan, and it’s not a happy occasion for my homeland. Recently, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) released a report entitled “Human Rights in Afghanistan,” […]
Seizing Russian Assets: Canada has the Spirit of International Law on its Side
WRMC Canadian Task Force Against Global Corruption member Prof. Robert Currie outlines the international legal aspects of Canada’s new legislation to seize and repurpose frozen foreign assets.
Lloyd Axworthy on World Refugee Day: 100 Million Displaced a Crisis of Political Will
WRMC Chair Lloyd Axworthy marks World Refugee Day as 100 million people worldwide are forcibly displaced.
In Memoriam: Steven Nelson Lee
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Steven Nelson Lee who died on June 1, 2022, in Pays de la Loire, France. Born in Vancouver on June 9, 1953, he leaves his husband of many years, Ivan Buncak. Steve was predeceased by his parents George Howard Lee and Marion Iris Bombick […]