First, if I had to choose just one, I would say it is the changes to the criteria for imposing sanctions to include transnational repression and the creation of a definition in this regard.
Second, I would say it is the definition of “prisoner of conscience”. The government was asked to report on this and to engage with the families.
As I mentioned in my introductory remarks, families and the public have not had access to this information until now. Making this information publicly available could help Canadians make better decisions when travelling for personal or business purposes. It also sends a message to governments that take Canadians hostage or detain prisoners of conscience that such actions have consequences.
It gives the Canadian government more leverage. Basically, if we're publicly disclosing this information, it not only protects and informs Canadians, but it also has a deterrent effect on the imprisoning countries and holds them to account. A lot of them care about their reputation abroad. They're dependent on tourism and business transactions, and it is hoped that this, beyond sanctions, could encourage some behaviour changes.
