Reaction to the deal has been fairly predictable: 1. The Canadian government is deeply skeptical, and Canadian sanctions will remain in place. http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/iran-nuclear-deal-gets-deeply-skeptical-response-from-canada-1.2438467 2. The
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Debate: The expansion of Canada’s mission into Syria -Globe and Mail versus McLeans
The Harper government’s decision to expand its anti-ISIS military operations was sure to be controversial. The Globe and Mail editorial supports operations in Iraq, but
Bill C-51: A Legal Primer -CCPA Monitor
Here is a thorough critique of Bill C-51 by Clayton Ruby and Nader R. Hasan, two lawyers at the heart of the C-51 debate. https://www.policyalternatives.ca/publications/monitor/bill-c-51-legal-primer
Thomas Juneau: Yes, with conditions, to war in Iraq -National Post
Here is an op-ed on the question of whether Canada should extend its mission in Iraq in the war against the Islamic State. http://news.nationalpost.com/2015/03/23/thomas-juneau-yes-with-conditions-to-war-in-iraq/
I Don’t Want to Be Right -The New Yorker
The following article does not deal with foreign policy or international politics directly. However it is very relevant if you are thinking about these issues
Turkey claims person detained over U.K. girls Syrian trip linked to Canada -Globe and Mail
“Spy services often rely on foreign networks of local people and informants, whose ability to blend in and speak the language reaps more intelligence. Usually,
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