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Irwin Cotler

Publishing · On our record since 2008

Where this writer stands

Foreign affairs5 pieces

Alliance restraintAssertive alliances and sanctions
“Canada can and should play a role in supporting the Iranian people in their efforts to build a free and democratic Iran. We should be in contact with, provide resources and international legitimacy to the Iranian opposition.” Read the piece

Defence1 piece

Restrain spending and deploymentsHigher spending and more capability
“Canada hit its two per cent NATO defence spending target for the first time in several decades, signalling our willingness to contribute to the alliance and to the defence of democracy worldwide.” Read the piece

Public safety1 piece

Prevention and restraintEnforcement and sentencing
“Bill C-9 is a necessary and narrowly tailored response to a massive rise in hate crimes, and a reaffirmation of principles that Canadian courts have upheld for decades.” Read the piece

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