You say that this is a global problem and that Canada is somewhat following this trend. We agree that Canada is neither a military power nor a global economic power. However, it has a history of defending human rights. This is coming from a Quebec separatist. We need only think of Brian Mulroney regarding apartheid in South Africa or Lester B. Pearson regarding peacekeepers, to give a Liberal example, for the sake of fairness. There has been a history of defending human rights.
Precisely at a time when everyone is cutting these budgets, shouldn't Canada seize this opportunity?
Instead of following this trend, couldn't Canada emerge as a leader and say that it will fight this wave, which is having serious consequences on the ground, particularly in places like the Balkans?