I think Canada was among those that supported a resolution on the Philippines to look into its human rights record. It's currently monitoring ways on how it is complying with its commitments.
Maria is correct. I think that's the reason why we are still alive, so to speak. We are lucky. There are more in remote places who do not have this platform and thus we are speaking for them and with them. Your voice certainly is very important.
Also, putting across the message that Canadian dollars and Canadian taxes shouldn't be used to kill us or to silence us is one of the most important things that the Canadian government can do.