human rights
Saudi-Canada spat: Both countries are wrong
Riyadh’s move to freeze all business with Ottawa impacts opportunities for collaboration and investment.
Saudi official says Canada dispute won’t affect oil sales
Kingdom’s energy minister declares firm and longstanding policy that oil is not influenced by “political circumstances.”
Trudeau says Canada standing firm on Saudi Arabia’s human rights abuses
An apology or a withdrawal of human rights concerns raised is not on the table.
Saudi Arabia directing selloff of Canadian assets after Freeland criticism
Financial Times reports Saudi central bank, state pension funds instructed to dispose of Canadian equities, bond and cash.
Trade, human rights on the agenda for Trudeau’s China visit
Aims to promote a progressive trade agenda and tourism initiatives.
Human rights on the table in any China free trade deal: McCallum
China says it and limits on investment by state-owned enterprises should not be part of the discussion.
Human rights, cybersecurity to be part of Canada-China free trade talks
Liberal government wants to hear from a broad range of Canadians on the proposed deal.
Canada way ahead of US on Human Freedom Index
Global think tanks rank us sixth, the US 20th and Hong Kong first.