Canada’s next government must stand up for humanity

This election is a chance for Canada to reaffirm its role as a global leader in restoring human dignity for the most vulnerable people across the world.

Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. Little has been said by party leaders about Canada’s role in responding to the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges, writes Sana Bég. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin

Opinion

BY SANA BéG

April 16, 2025

As Canadians prepare to vote in the upcoming federal election, they do so against the backdrop of unprecedented global upheaval. From the aftermath of a deadly earthquake in Myanmar to the ongoing brutal conflicts in Sudan and Gaza, and the devastating consequences of fundin...

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