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Article: Matrimonial real property reform overdue.([news])
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- Wind Speaker
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- April 1, 2008
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M'CHIGEENG FIRST NATION, ON
There's no doubt that the Canadian government persists in projecting an image of Canada as peacemaker and protector of human rights, both at home and abroad. Recently, however, more and more citizens are stepping forward to challenge that perception.
For instance, former United Nations Human Rights Commissioner Louise Arbour has openly criticized Canada for its outmoded and self-congratulatory stance on human rights issues. Her remarks were inspired by Canada's opposition to the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples which passed in September 2007. When Canada voted against the measure, Justice Arbour suggested ...