Allan Rock
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Former Attorney General of Canada, Canadian Ambassador to the UN. President Emeritus and Professor of Law, uOttawa. @wrmcouncil , @SCRtweets
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Letter to Donald Trump from Lloyd Axworthy and me. Waiting for an answer...
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Memo to City of Ottawa legal department: ample evidence exists to support a motion in Superior Court for an injunction restraining the incessant truck horns which constitute a nuisance. Indeed the order could also require them to move. Get on it!
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My views about the shameful, ignorant and malicious attacks by Pierre Poilievre on the Trudeau Foundation. He doesn't care what he damages or destroys as long as he scores cheap points in the partisan arena.
"I'm sad and frankly I'm angry at the nature of the attacks being made against the foundation these days," says fmr min.
@AllanMRock
, who oversaw the creation of the
@fdnPETF
.
Watch more at:
#ctvpp
#cdnpoli
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State of emergency. Police acknowledge they cannot manage. The capital cannot be abandoned to chaos. Time for leadership. Feds must convene table to coordinate with province and city. Make a plan. Set a deadline. If they don't leave, take effective action.
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Bravo uOttawa Président Jacques Fremont for showing leadership. Making vaccines mandatory for all on campus makes perfect sense. And as a prof, I will feel safer walking into a classroom this year. Others should do the same!
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This is so typical of Pierre Poilievre. Baseless innuendo suggesting corruption, aimed at deepening divisions and encouraging acrimony. He does not possess the qualities of a national leader. Never Poilievre.
Liberals like Allan Rock and Gerald Butts define charities as groups that stuff the pockets of wealthy Liberals.
Liberals are their own favourite charity.
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Seriously?
Had a great meeting today with
@IDUAlliance
Chairman
@stephenharper
. International cooperation between right-wing, conservative parties is more important than ever. Chairman Harper is a great ally in this respect. Thank you for your support, Mr. Chairman!
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Why are Tories allergic to evidence? Harper limits the census that provides so much of it. Clement tries to shut down Insite, ignoring evidence it saves lives. Ford does the same, then kills the experiment on basic income. What are they afraid of? Progress?
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Devastating rebuttal from someone who actually knows what he is talking about...
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Canada must demand that the AU reign in the Abiy regime and stop the wanton violence. Otherwise, the UN should take steps to do so. Never a bystander. Never.
UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence, Pamilla Patten
@endrapeinwar
, has reported on horrifying levels of rape and gender-based violence targeting women & girls in
#Ethiopia
's Tigray conflict. Accountability & justice is essential.
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Bob Rae's appointment as UN Ambassador is great news for Canada. He will be a fabulous Ambassador: a global perspective, enormous experience. And what an emotional connection, since his father was a distinguished predecessor! Warm congrats to Bob and Arlene.
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Here's just a sample of the hideous nature of political discourse we're in for with Doug Ford back in public life. Crude, ignorant, offensive. Remind you of anyone? It's all so discouraging... Let's show that Ontario is better than this.
I accept Kathleen Wynne’s challenge to three televised debates. Let’s do the first one outside the jail where the senior Liberal operative will be spending 4-months.
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If this is an accurately report of John Baird's comments, then he should be ashamed of himself.
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Minister of Justice Arif Virani has turned this around, with outstanding appointments at a record pace. Truly a success story for the Minister, his team and the government.
Thrilled to announce that over 95% of federal judicial positions nationwide are now filled—with more to come.
Our government has appointed 120 judges in my first 10 months as Minister, a pace without precedent in Canadian history.
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My op-ed in Al Jazeera explains how the UN is failing children trapped in war. Powerful parties use influence to escape accountability. This must end! The UN should stop playing politics with children’s lives via
@AJEnglish
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In Afghan crisis, spare a thought for the many Canadian public servants, senior officials and political staffers working diligently (many 24/7) in difficult circs to evacuate desperate people from Kabul and resettle Afghan refugees here in Canada. Thank you!
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This is an embarrassment for Canada. How could he?
Stephen Harper tweets congratulations to Viktor Orban for election victory | National Newswatch
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Something to be proud of, yet not to take for granted. We've created the best country in the world. Now let's promote and protect the values that got us here. Accepting differences. Equal opportunity. Human rights. Social justice.
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Justice Minister Arif Virani is not only filling judicial vacancies at an unprecedented rate, he is also appointing judges of exceptional quality.
Incredible mix of appointments for BC today. I can’t help but be particularly excited about Justice Latimer. I’m old enough to know that she had the diligence, intelligence and passion from day one. Sometimes power winds up in the right hands.
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The PM's G7 sherpa, Peter Boehm, along with Mark Gwozdecky and their whole team, did an amazing job in the most difficult circumstances imaginable. The Summit prep was flawless and everyone-- with one exception-- thought it the best yet. Bravo Peter!
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The World Refugee and Migration Council has written to SG Guterres to ask him to convene the Security Council to discuss ways to de-escalate. We've also asked for immediate diplomatic intervention through "good offices" and support for AU efforts.
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This will not be the last we hear of Yasir Naqvi. He combines deep commitment to public service with enormous talent and energy. He will find other ways to serve. In the meantime, our gratitude and admiration for all his great work. Thank you Yasir!
I am honoured to have served
#OttawaCentre
and our province. I loved every single moment as the MPP of an incredible community. Thank you!
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The National Pest is on its usual mission to elect right wing candidates. And it is apparently unwilling to let the facts get in the way...
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So proud to join this distinguished group of people on the Commission, tackling one of the great challenges of our time.
Our newest Commissioner,
@AllanMRock
, speaks on how Canada approaches election interference in a way that not only protects itself, but the global order as a whole
@HudsonInstitute
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Frequently forgotten, the "Fair Elections Act" was the Harper/Poilievre attempt at voter suppression and undermining Canadian elections. He must be held to account for these undemocratic proposals.
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Very important observation.
This is an important point. The takeover of the Conservative Party by the Reform Party is complete. Trumpism oozed across the border and found a host. It’s the Poilievre Party now.
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Sometimes life just gives us gifts...
The first half of this clip is Tuberville saying today that Biden is too old to run because of how he walks on airport tarmacs, the second half is Tuberville falling down stairs at an airport tarmac.
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Minister Virani has turned things around, increasing the pace of high-quality appointments. Bravo!
Appointing the highest quality judges as quickly as possible is my top priority.
I'm proud to announce 3 new appointments. 939 of 996 judicial positions nationwide are now filled - over 94%. And that’s without counting the 256 supernumerary judges who sit a 50% caseload.
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Sincere thanks and congrats to Ambassador Dominic Barton and the many, many other Canadian diplomats and senior officials whose hard work contributed to the happy outcome for the Two Michaels. How wonderful to think of them safely at home!
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This is an historic decision, hopefully to be followed by all other provincial governments. Asylum seekers do not belong in provincial jails! Kudos to Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International for shedding light on this practice.
BC is ending its long-standing arrangement with the CBSA on holding people detained due to immigration status in provincial correctional centres because it no longer aligns with our commitment to uphold human rights, social justice & equity for everyone.
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Ford cuts to Legal Aid target some of the most vulnerable. He probably thinks he’s hurting lawyers: wrong. He is hurting those without a voice. They are now without a fair chance to make their case.
"Cost savings?" This 30% cut to Legal Aid will save nothing – it will only cost hundreds of thousands more dollars in appeals resulting from unrepresented litigants, it will result in deportations of people who need protection, it will cause a crisis of access to justice.
#onpoli
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The United States is no longer a "safe third" country for those who seek asylum in Canada, according to a Federal Court of Canada decision. Here, Lloyd Axworthy and I urge the government not to appeal, but to comply.
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Roy McMurtry excelled in each of his remarkable careers: as an excellent lawyer, a skilled Attorney General, a talented diplomat and wise and fair-minded judge. Yes, Penny- truly a Canadian giant.
Dear God. We are losing too many of the giants who fought so hard for Canadian unity and for progressive values. May he rest in peace.Roy McMurtry, former Ontario attorney general who helped legalize same-sex marriage, dead at 91 via
@torontostar
#cdnpoli
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The pleasure was all ours. Fantastic meeting with Canada's outstanding Minister of Justice, the Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould. She makes us all proud!
How about my awesome day...!! Pleasure to meet with two former Ministers today, the Hon.
@AllanMRock
, and the Hon.
@LloydAxworthy
, on their impressive work with the World Refugee Council. Appreciate the discussion and thx for your support & kind words. 🇨🇦
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Kofi Annan was a gifted diplomat, a charismatic leader and a tireless worker for peace. Imperfect, like the UN itself, but like it too, deeply committed to advancing human rights and a world without war. Sincere sympathies to his family on this sad loss.
Devastated to hear of the passing of the great Kofi Annan. Blessed are the peacemakers. Mr. Annan was instrumental in building the responsibility to protect. I do what I do because of the path he set. My thoughts and condolences are with his family & friends.
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Anti-Semitism is a manifestation of profound ignorance. It is hateful and shameful. Criticizing the Government of Israel for its policies and conduct is one thing. Promoting hatred of those of the Jewish faith is another- and is unacceptable.
This👇👇👇
Antisemitism and attacking Jewish people for being Jewish isn’t pro-anything. It’s not pro-peace. It’s not pro-justice. It’s as intolerable as being anti-Islam and anti-Palestinian.
Stand out: Call out all forms of hate and all atrocities, no matter who commits them.
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Here's a question worth asking...
I wonder if Canada is ready for the fact that unlimited amounts of untraceable money from outside of the country can now very openly flow into our country to achieve any end that it desires.
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Some thoughts on Canada's Arctic from Lloyd Axworthy and me. By strengthening our military presence in the North, we can both meet the expectations of allies and enhance our Northern security.
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The wellspring of all hatred is ignorance. Antisemitism and Islamophobia are examples. Canadians-- let's denounce and condemn those who engage in hate speech and crimes of intimidation. They amount to ignorance in action.
.
@antonioguterres
called on citizens everywhere to draw inspiration from the work of countless rights advocates across the world and defend all
#HumanRights
and fundamental freedoms.
#NoToHate
#StandUp4HumanRights
#HumanRights75
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Paul Heinbecker and I both had the privilege and pleasure of working with Kofi Annan while serving Canada at the UN in New York. Here, we pay tribute to Kofi and his remarkable contributions...
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We like to think of Canada as a nation of refuge. Canadians are kind, generous and respect human rights. But look at what's happening in our name at the border, every day. As Lloyd Axworthy and I argue in this op-ed, this has to stop!
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A classy person of immense skill and unconditional commitment to public service. Marc Garneau still has so much to offer, and will no doubt find other ways to serve Canada. Meanwhile, let's acknowledge all he's done: thank you!
It has been an honour and a privilege to serve my country in the roles of Minister of Transport and Minister of Foreign Affairs. I wish to thank my caucus and cabinet colleagues, as well as the many public servants & staff who have made my work possible over these past six years.
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International law: “In order to ensure… protection for the civilian population… the Parties to the conflict… shall direct their operations only against military objectives. Indiscriminate attacks are prohibited.” Attacking civilians is a war crime.
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Fabulous result. A clear mandate. A complete rejection of FullStop. Convocation in the hands of talented, committed and independent benchers. A great day for the profession and its responsible governance. Bravo!
The 2023 bencher election results are out — a decisive victory for the
@BGG_Coalition
. Congratulations to all of the leaders in the profession who committed their time, talent, ideas, and care to this race. Results:
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I am proud to have played a part in the creation of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, a world class model to finance discovery in the health sector. The heavy lifting was done by Dr. Henry Friesen, whose visionary leadership we followed.
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@SAdamsR2P
@BobRae48
That erroneous view also overlooks sovereignty as responsibility: and the most basic responsibility of sovereign states to their population is to protect them from mass murder. If they can't or won't, that's a failure of sovereignty and the UN must act.
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Debby and I are immensely proud of our son Stephen, who is working as a volunteer for an NGO in Ukraine, delivering humanitarian supplies in sometimes difficult circumstances. He found time to remember the Stanley Cup playoffs!
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A wonderful memory of time spent with a beautiful person, recalled on the anniversary of an exceptional event. Lesson: if you can Imagine it, you can make it happen...
Listening to BBC podcast on the train about John Lennon & Yoko Ono’s famous Montréal “bed-in” & suddenly the voice of my friend
@AllanMRock
comes on. I didn’t know he met Lennon & even sang along to a Beatles song on the radio with him! Legend.
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Justice Canada is very fortunate to have Professor MacDonnell, even for a little while-- she is a brilliant scholar and a gifted teacher.
Congratulations to
@vanessa_macd
who has joined the Department of Justice Canada for a six-month stay as a Scholar-in-Residence in the Constitutional, Administrative and International Law Branch.
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Dean Adam Dodek and his fabulous team at uOttawa Faculty of Law are showing innovative leadership as we address the urgent needs of students. uOttawa devotes $250,000 to bolster summer student positions and internships in firms, clinics
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Appalling. Unnecessary. In violation of Canada's international rights obligations. Indefinite jailing of migrants and asylum seekers is an affront to our values. 90% of detentions are on basis of perceived "flight risk", not public safety. Stop it!
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Can we allow rogue states to block effective action against climate change? When the future of the very planet is at risk, can national claims of "sovereignty" shield environmental sabotage? I argue that we must act in defence of the future...
Extreme weather & rising sea levels do not pay attention to national boundaries. Is state sovereignty an outdated concept when it comes to fighting climate change? Tonight at 8/11pm with
@teresakramarz
,
@AllanMRock
,
@garry_keller
,
@GeopolSimon
&
@spaikin
| Producer:
@ColinEllis81
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Deeply troubling. She stood against the monstrous al Assad regime. She endured torture. She fled to Canada for a new life. Canada is relying on her testimony in its case against al Assad in the ICJ. Yet why is Noura AlJizawi now being targeted by Canada?
This needs quick resolution
@SeanFraserMP
@marcomendicino
. This is not how to offer protection to a human rights defender & torture survivor.
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Catherine made a real difference. In Environment, she helped seal the historic Paris Accord. In Infrastructure, she guided public investment of billions in major projects. As a woman in high office, she inspired others to follow. Bravo!
There are so many more nice people out there than haters. Forever grateful for your support.🙏
Politics is amazing. You can make a real difference in people's lives. If you want to run, do it! But some good advice I got: Get into politics to do something, not to be something.
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I suggest in this piece, written with my friend and former cabinet colleague Sergio Marchi, that now is the time for Canada to debate and adopt a coherent foreign policy.
Losing the Security Council vote was a blow, but it’s also a chance to regroup. Sergio Marchi and
@AllanMRock
say now's the time for Canada to re-examine its foreign policy and the infrastructure supporting it.
@uocommonlaw
#CdnPoli
#CdnFP
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Don't hold your breath.
You can't invent this stuff. This is not from the obscure margins, but from one of
@CPC_HQ
shadow cabinet. Apparently it would be in Canada's best interests to be the only country in the world not to be part of the UN. Surely
@PierrePoilievre
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Navarro is typical of Trump's White House: a toxic mix of ignorance, malevolence and arrogance. How dare he, the horse's ass.
As former US Ambassador to Canada I can say this. The US has no better friend, no better ally, no better partner than Canada. The language from Navarro is inappropriate, inaccurate and harmful to our bilateral relationship. Shame on him and those who allow him to say these things
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Now this is how to turn away the haters. With elegance and style. And with a kind word. And the best part? It probably left poor Al speechless... Nicely done,
@BobRae48
Thank you Al, appreciate your support. I have a 120,000 followers apparently, so maybe some of them do. And, no, I won’t shut up, and yes, I’ve lost a few but then I’ve won a few too. Hope you have a nice night and that your family is well. May you find peace and love. I have
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We are all so proud of our Dean. An outstanding scholar who is also an able administrator and an inspiring leader. Bravo, Adam!
Adam Dodek, Dean of
@uocommonlaw
, has been honoured with the 2017 David Walter Mundell medal for excellence in legal writing. Congratulations
@ADodek
!🙌 via
@lawyersdailyca
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Stunning spectacle. Split-screen coverage as former Trump campaign manager convicted by jury, and former lawyer pleads guilty to felony, swearing it was done at direction of Trump. No other POTUS has ever brought such shame on presidency. Will Republicans act at long last?
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Uncanny how this absurd lie tracks the Trump self-adoring nonsense. Think it’s on purpose, or is this just the way these dreadful characters prattle?
Our government has accomplished more in 12 months than any other government in Ontario’s history.
We will continue to protect frontline services, make Ontario open for business and open for jobs, and put people first.
#PromisesKept
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I was proud to sign this report. The "list of shame" must protect children, not those who kill and maim them.
New: Eminent experts find UN's "list of shame" for violations against children in war "seriously undermined" by alarming omissions and discrepancies. They call on
@antonioguterres
to list all perpetrators, without exception.
My take on their new report:
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Many in Afghanistan face reprisals from the Taliban. Canada agreed to accept the most vulnerable but red tape impedes. Today a number of us sent this Open Letter to the PM and key ministers, calling for urgent action to fix this.
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Twenty years ago, Canada and the US entered into the "safe third country" agreement. It assumed that asylum seekers could seek refugee status as safely in either country. That assumption is no longer valid and the agreement must end.
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This will come as unwelcome news for those building a political career by spinning fiction about "gatekeepers" and the need to regain our "freedoms". Seems we're doing pretty well after all...
Best Countries for Quality of Life, 2021
1.🇨🇦Canada
2.🇩🇰Denmark
3.🇸🇪Sweden
4.🇳🇴Norway
5.🇨🇭Switzerland
6.🇦🇺Australia
7.🇳🇱Netherlands
8.🇫🇮Finland
9.🇩🇪Germany
10.🇳🇿NZL
14.🇬🇧UK
17.🇫🇷France
20.🇺🇸US
23.🇨🇳China
33.🇸🇦S Arabia
36.🇮🇱Israel
38.🇮🇳India
40.🇹🇷Turkey
(US News & World Report)
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What a fabulous appointment! Bob will bring both his sense of urgency and sense of decency to this crucial role. He will make a difference!
Looking forward to my new role as PM’s Special Envoy on Refugee and Humanitarian Issues, announced this morning. Appreciate the continued opportunity to work on Rohingya and other critical issues.
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What a remarkable person-- and a courageous and principled citizen. Dr. Najma Ahmed is indeed a force to be reckoned with!
Congratulations to Dr. Najma Ahmed who becomes the Surgeon in Chief at St. Michael’s Hospital, one the most prestigious hospitals in this country. She is a force to reckoned with.
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My colleague Craig Forcese here provides the most coherent, complete and sensible analysis of the issues arising in this case. A model of clear thought and clarity of expression.
Professor
@cforcese
breaks down what an AG does and how Prosecutorial Independence works 👉
#SNCLavalin
@uocommonlaw
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More evidence of the world-class excellence among uOttawa researchers. Congratulations to all!
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced more than $518M for research infrastructure, including more than $23M allocated to 5 cutting-edge
@uOttawa
research projects. Congratulations to our researchers on their success in the
@InnovationCA
competition!➡️
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Ian was an exceptionally gifted teacher. He was also kind and generous with his time, helping a newcomer to the Faculty when I asked for advice about teaching. We will miss not only his remarkable talent but also his warm friendship. What a loss. Rest in peace, Ian...
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Justice Mathen will be an exemplary judge: learned, wise, empathetic. Great qualities of both the mind and the heart.
So thrilled to be there to celebrate the swearing in of the incredible Carissima Mathen to Ontario’s Superior Court. What a great day for justice.
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A new low. Not only does the Council refuse to act, it now refuses even to hear those who would put the facts before it. This undermines the legitimacy of the Council and diminishes even further whatever little moral authority it still possesses.
Today the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights was blocked from addressing the UN Security Council about the appalling situation in Syria. But the truth about war crimes & other atrocities cannot be silenced.
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Well done! We need more of this! Apart from altruism, even self-interest involves vaccine equity-- so we can all be safe.
#GoodNewsAlert
!
This week 433,300 additional doses of the
#COVID19
vaccine arrived in
#Rwanda
🇷🇼 thanks to
#Canada
’s 🇨🇦 contribution.
No one is safe until everyone is safe. 💉
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Wishing you strength as you take on this fight,
@PaulDewar
. You have so much to contribute and we need you back soon at full strength to continue your work for human rights and social justice!
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Those of us at the World Refugee and Migration Council believe that Canada should move immediately to address displacement in Ukraine-- without reducing our commitments to receive refugees from other places in the world.
Statement: World Refugee & Migration Council outlines concrete ways that the Government of Canada must respond to the Ukrainian refugee crisis.
#cdnpoli
@JustinTrudeau
@SeanFraserMP
@melaniejoly
@HarjitSajjan
@CitImmCanada
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Welcome support today from
@TorontoStar
editorial board. Detaining migrants and asylum seekers in provincial jails must stop!
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Free the two Michaels!
Two years ago Michael Kovrig was unjustly jailed in China.
Your former colleagues
@CanadaUN
and all of us working here now have not forgotten you.
We join the chorus of voices from around the world calling for an end to your arbitrary detention.
#FreeMichaelKovrig
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Such kindness. But they cannot be left alone with this responsibility. We must all contribute to humanity’s needs...
Bangladesh vows to support a million Rohingya: 'We'll eat one meal a day and share the rest with them'
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Great coach. Great team. Great story of hard work and resolve...How University of Ottawa’s rebuilt men’s hockey team became U Sports contender
@Sportsnet
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A year of important achievements, Minister. Bravo!
One year as Minister of Justice & Attorney General of Canada.
✅137 judicial appointments (a record!).
✅Passed and introduced legislation to keep Canadians safe.
✅Made important progress on Indigenous and Black Justice Strategies.
Can’t wait to see what next year brings.
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What a wonderful way to honour a national treasure! Stephen’s life is a chronology of outstanding service to others: often the most vulnerable. Bravo to Ambassador Blanchard and his team for this initiative!
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As usual, Colbert puts it so well. One thing is clear: the Trump USA is not a "safe third country" for asylum seekers, and we should end our 2004 agreement that calls it that. Canada cannot be complicit in this inhumanity!
The United States is using cruelty as a deterrent on our southern border.
@StephenAtHome
has something to say about it tonight.
#LSSC
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A remarkable man. So many achievements. Such a worthy recipient of a prestigious award.
Roméo Dallaire named as 2019 recipient of Adrienne Clarkson Prize for Global Citizenship
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Congratulations to Senator Ratna Omidvar-- an honour so richly deserved...
So honoured to receive a Dr. Jean Mayer Global Citizenship Award from
@TuftsIGL
w/
@MiroslavLajcak
+ Sir Paul Collier. Proud to be in company of
@AllanMRock
+ others congregating the world around good policy:
#cdnpoli
#cdnimm
#TILIP2019
#EPIICMigration
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Steven’s campaign has raised over $150,000 – he is the first candidate to pay the $100,000 OLP candidate fee.
He is meeting thousands of Liberals and has visited over 100 communities so far.
Steven knows we are in the fight of our lives. I am proud to be his 150th endorser.
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Release the Michaels!
Tuesday marks one year since China detained our colleague
#MichaelKovrig
. It has never spelled out the reasons for his imprisonment.
Michael has not been allowed to see a lawyer or his family.
We call for his immediate release!
#FreeMichaelKovrig
Illustration
@mollycrabapple
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Children are starving to death in Gaza. Supplies must get through. Airdrops are no answer. Cease-fire is crucial and the return of all hostages. But distributing aid will be impossible without a protective force. Canada should promote and contribute to such a protective mission.
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Let us do something to end the mass atrocity in progress in Myanmar!
Lloyd Axworthy and I have these proposals...
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So proud to have my name associated with world class scholar, great teacher and wonderful colleague Richard Albert. Looking forward to the academic year!
🤩 Happy to be home in Canada as the first "Allan Rock Visiting Professor of Law"
@uOttawa
. This Fall, I'll teach a course on "Constitutional Reform in Canada." Thanks to
@ADodek
for the office
@uOcommonlaw
and to
@Vanessa_Macd
&
@ProfRobitaille
for hosting me
@UOdroitpublaw
. 🎉
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Whatever else divides us, can we not agree that targeting children in conflict is unacceptable? Lloyd Axworthy and I present our case.
Opinion: Canada can seek justice for child victims of conflict /via
@globeandmail
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The 70th anniversary of the Genocide Convention is December 9. As Kyle Matthews and I argue in this op-ed, it's time to make ratification universal, and then respect the Convention's terms... Prevent and punish crimes of genocide.
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When should a person who claims asylum in Canada fleeing violence or persecution elsewhere be thrown into a Canadian federal prison? That's easy: never. But it looks like CBSA does not agree...
"We need to invest in people, not prisons," write
@lloydaxworthy
&
@AllanRock
in response to
#Canada
's shameful plan to expand immigration detention into federal prisons. The road to a welcoming society is not paved with rights violations.
#WelcomeToCanada
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What a perfect day for Merrick Garland to bring forward charges against Donald Trump. The mid-terms are over. Trump hasn't yet declared for 2024. Two obvious grounds: unlawful retention of classified docs and seditious conspiracy on Jan 6. Now!
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