Thank you for this important question. I would say that it is the provisions of the bill that target prisoners of conscience and give the government more tools to impose sanctions.
It is not just a matter of giving the government more powers and tools. It is also a matter of sending a message to the world, to victims, and to those who violate human rights, to say that Canada is committed and that the Canadian government’s foreign policy is rooted in human rights.
It is not just about the process. It is also about communication. This bill sends a clear and important message to that effect.