Canada has developed a stellar global reputation over the past decades as an independent voice of moderation, multilateralism and diplomacy. Just in recent history, Canada led global efforts to ban land mines, to establish the International Criminal Court and to champion the concept of “Responsibility to Protect” where governments have a moral and legal responsibility [...]

What is happening in Tibet this week is very disturbing and raises many concerns. Latest news stories are reporting increased military activities that are suppressing demonstrations in Tibet. Today, there was a demonstration in Ottawa calling on the government to react in condemning the Chinese government. There have also been calls to boycott this year’s [...]

There have been disturbing events happening across the world that make Canadians and citizens around the world cringe.
It has been reported that hundreds of Tamils have been forcibly transferred out of their homes in Colombo, Sri Lanka and violent escalations by both sides in the Palestinian Occupied Territories. There has been an assassination of [...]

I have spoken before about partisan dynamics and how in a democracy, competition and tension between political parties is healthy for the progress of our country. The dynamic crosses the line though when it turns into mud-slinging and personal attacks. Politicians are supposed to passionately debate and defend ideas and policies that they believe in. [...]

Hopefully you had a relaxing long weekend. The House of Commons is not sitting this week and I had planned to spend my time in Mississauga. However, due to a last minute substitution, I’m currently at the tail end of a Parliamentary Delegation visiting 5 European countries.
The Foreign Affairs and International Trade Committee has [...]

The current crisis in the Middle East remains at centre stage. The death and destruction continues and the international community still appears to be paralyzed in reaching a consensus on what to do. The UN Secretary General has been pleading with Security Council members to call for an immediate ceasefire and allow for a framework [...]