It is not human rights groups in particular; it's advocacy.
In French, it's clearly written: “[...] notamment les groupes de défense des droits”. The translation of “défense des droits” is “advocacy groups”.
On April 17th, 2007. See this statement in context.
April 17th, 2007 / 5:20 p.m.
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Nicole Demers Bloc Laval, QC
It is not human rights groups in particular; it's advocacy.
In French, it's clearly written: “[...] notamment les groupes de défense des droits”. The translation of “défense des droits” is “advocacy groups”.
See context to find out what was said next.