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The Harper government, women’s rights and the cost of speaking out – The Tories are playing punishment politics with Canada’s progressive NGOs – and eroding civil society in the process
June 7, 2010 – 12:30 pm | No Comment
The Harper government, women’s rights and the cost of speaking out – The Tories are playing punishment politics with Canada’s progressive NGOs – and eroding civil society in the process

By Gerald Caplan
Are you old-fashioned? Do you still believe in gender equality? Do you intend to promote gender equality? Do you believe a woman should be able to have an abortion if she …

Majority vote in Parliament calls for an official apology and compensation for three Canadian Muslim men tortured overseas
December 7, 2009 – 12:27 pm | No Comment
Majority vote in Parliament calls for an official apology and compensation for three Canadian Muslim men tortured overseas

For immediate release
(Ottawa, December 3, 2009) The majority of the House of Commons has just voted in favour of compensation and a formal apology for three Canadian Muslim men who were detained and tortured overseas.
The …

With eye on PM’s China visit, Amnesty demands torture probe (Afghan Detainees)
November 25, 2009 – 2:13 pm | One Comment
With eye on PM’s China visit, Amnesty demands torture probe (Afghan Detainees)

By Jane Taber
The word “cover-up” is just on the tip of Alex Neve’s tongue. But in a morning press conference, Amnesty International’s Canadian chief wouldn’t go as far to characterize the Afghan detainee situation as …

Others seek answers, too – Justice O’Connor releases his report today, amid growing unease among Muslim and Arab citizens over allegations of Canadian complicity in detention abroad
September 18, 2006 – 9:14 pm | No Comment
Others seek answers, too – Justice O’Connor releases his report today, amid growing unease among Muslim and Arab citizens over allegations of Canadian complicity in detention abroad

By Faisal Kutty
Toronto Star – Sep. 18, 2006 — Since the tragic events of 9/11, many Muslims and Arabs have been living in a climate of fear and uncertainty. The draconian and hastily enacted …