Canada must not lecture, but show progressive global leadership on human rights and inclusive societies

Many Canadians may be surprised to learn that Canada is not a global leader in allowing people to organize, participate, and communicate freely and without discrimination.

NDP MP Sheila Malcolmson, pictured at a recent protest against the government's decision to break its electoral reform promise. Despite the government’s promise to amend Bill C-51, the former Conservative government's anti-terror bill, this controversial law continues to threaten to violate Canadians’ freedom to peacefully protest and assemble without fear of surveillance or repercussion, write Julia Sanchez and Dhananjayan Sriskandarajah.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY JULIA SANCHEZ

February 20, 2017

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