In Part I of this two part series, Program Editors Kelsie Chasse and Ashley McIntyre discussed the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) and Canada’s past reluctance to sign. In this section, Libya, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia are examined as case studies, and the possible application of the ATT in past and future arms deals is discussed.
Ashley McIntyre and Kelsie Chasse discuss the Arms Trade Treaty, Canada’s recent history of questionable arms transfers, and what signing the Arms Trade Treaty could mean for Canada.
Delegates gathered in Brazil at the 13th Association for Women’s Rights in Development International Forum to discuss contemporary domestic and international challenges facing women’s right. Delegates and representatives called upon government leaders for urgent action.
Why hasn’t Canada ratified the Paris Agreement? Charlotte Le Vay explores why Canadian federal and provincial actors haven’t found consensus on climate change policy to the meet Paris Agreement GHG emission reduction targets.
Eric Sabiti delves into the Bill C-14, the legal history of the right to die in Canada, and how Canada’s legislation compares to the rest of the world.
Andi Asimetaj examines Justin Trudeau’s campaign promises.
An important breakthrough has occurred in the development of the F-35 with the U.S. Air Force announcing the jets to be combat ready. The announcement comes at a time when Canada continues to invest in the F-35 program despite election promises stating otherwise.
Catherine Gao investigates Canada’s silence on human rights abuses in Mexico. She argues the countries’ political and economic ties are too strong for criticism.
Demyan Plakhov analyzes Trudeau’s performance in the G7 Summit.
Juliette Bronchtein discusses the recent and impending leadership changes in Canada and the U.S. and the implications they hold for the future of NATO and U.S.- Canada defense cooperation.