Canada’s measured response to Ethiopian crisis leaves some wanting more forceful action

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has spoken with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed twice in the last month, but it is unclear how involved Canada is with the peace process.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pictured with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Feb. 8, 2020, in Addis Ababa.
With other nations more forcefully denouncing the actions of the Ethiopian government, Canada’s measured response to the crisis unfolding in Ethiopia has drawn a mixed reaction. In the last month, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) has held a couple of calls with Ethiopian Prime Minis...

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