Canada deserves a thoughtful and intelligent foreign policy in the Middle East

Bahija Réghaï* published an opinion piece entitled  “Canada deserves a thoughtful and intelligent foreign policy in the Middle East” in rabble.ca.

Here is an excerpt:

“Canada “respected” rather than welcomed Mubarak’s resignation “in order to promote peace and stability.” Harper’s position stands in stark contrast with other prominent leaders such as Britain’s David Cameron and …Continue reading


Senator Roméo Dallaire with NCCAR's Doug Daniels on CTV's Power Play

NCCAR Vice-President Doug Daniels appears along with Senator Roméo Dallaire on CTV’S Power Play to discuss the current situation in Libya and Canada’s response to it.

Topics and questions covered Canada’s slow and insufficient response, the various possible …Continue reading


NCCAR Cautiously Hopeful for Democratic Reform in the Middle East and North Africa


National Council on Canada-Arab Relations | Conseil National des Relations Canado-Arabes

Communiqué

February 22nd, 2011 / 22 Février, 2011
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NCCAR Cautiously Hopeful for Democratic Reform in the …Continue reading


NCCAR opinion piece is published in Le Droit

NCCAR’s opinion piece entitled “Vent de Changement dans le monde arabe: Des Implications jusqu’au Canada” was published in Le Droit today.

Excerpt:

“Il se produit présentement dans le monde arabe des événements que les Canadiens de toutes les origines surveillent avec un grand intérêt. …Continue reading


NCCAR on BNN, February 11th

NCCAR Vice-President Doug Daniels appears on BNN  to discuss the situation in Egypt after the resignation of Hosni Mubarak.

Topics and questions covered the importance of the historic change in Egypt, the Canadian government’s position, what Hosni Mubarak’s resignation means for Egypt’s economy and the …Continue reading


NCCAR: 'Winds of change in Arab world's ties to Canada' - Published

NCCAR’s opinion piece entitled “Wind of Change in the Arab world’s ties to Canada” was published in Embassy yesterday.

Excerpt:

Something is happening in the Arab world that Canadians of all backgrounds are watching with intense interest. That the people of the Tunisia and Egypt have risen up in …Continue reading


NCCAR Calls for the Human Rights and Essential Freedoms of Egyptians to be Respected

National Council on Canada-Arab Relations | Conseil National des Relations Canado-Arabes

Communiqué

February 1st, 2011 / 1er Février, 2011
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NCCAR Calls for the Human Rights and Essential Freedoms of …Continue reading


NCCAR on CTV's Canada AM, Jan 31st

NCCAR President David Comerford appears on CTV’s Canada AM and discusses the situation in Egypt.

Topics and questions asked covered whether the actions taken by M. Mubarak are sufficient, the west’s fear of fundamentalism, the expectations of the people of Egypt.

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SPECIAL: The Winds of Change sweeping the Arab world

SPECIAL: The Winds of Change sweeping the Arab world

During these times of unprecedented change across the Arab world, NCCAR is making available its daily media scan service on its main page, giving you an immediate and central place for all the fast-changing news stories. To learn more about this ongoing service, click here: Continue reading


Crisis in Tunisia / Crise en Tunisie

National Council on Canada-Arab Relations | Conseil National des Relations Canado-Arabes

News Release

January 14th, 2011 / 14 Janvier, 2011
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NCCAR urges real democratic reform in Tunisia

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