Impressive list of experts urge China to free two Canadians detained in apparent retaliation for the arrest of a top Chinese tech executive in Canada.
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Why China is Pulling out All Stops in Canada Tensions
China is sparing no expense to its international reputation to force Canada to back down over the case of a Chinese telecommunications executive.
Saudi Woman Fleeing Family Travels to Canada for Asylum
Eighteen-year-old Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun was greeted by Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland as she arrived from Thailand in the Canadian city of Toronto.
On Shutdowns, Walls and Immigration
Turn back to 1989. The world was celebrating walls tumbling down and President Bush Sr. used the metaphor of walls crumbling down in his speech before signing the Americans with Disabilities Act.
13 Canadian Citizens Detained in China Since Huawei CFO Arrest
Canada says 13 of its citizens are detained in China since Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou was arrested last month in Vancouver at the request of the United States.
Who Are the Two Canadians Detained in China?
Two Canadians detained in China amid a dispute over Canada’s detention of a Chinese business executive wanted in the U.S. on bank fraud charges.
Experimenting With NAFTA: Trade in Goods and Politicians
I suggest we rethink NAFTA as I believe we have not used it to its fullest potential. I wonder if NAFTA should incorporate trading in politicians. What if NAFTA included a trade in politicians?
World Leaders Stress Need To Educate Girls
Leaders of France, Canada and Britain says failure to provide good quality schooling can be “catastrophic” as they call on their peers to educate girls.
British Columbia May Soon Vote to Ditch Plurality Voting
A referendum in British Columbia would allow voters decide on the type of election method to use from among a limited list of options and be offered a chance to ditch plurality voting.
US Weighs In on Saudi-Canada Dispute Over Jailed Dissidents
Follows criticism from Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland who denounced the conservative kingdom for its recent arrest of women’s rights activists.