Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  I think the key thing we should do is, in a sense, something we should continue to do, as many members will know. Many members will be familiar with a number of NGOs that are working hard in different parts of the country and doing good work, encouraging dialogue, encouraging und

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  Thank you for the question. I'm glad to hear your view that I'm so close in proximity to the government. There are some days when I think that's true and other days when I'm not so sure. I'm not really worried about it. What I always tell the government about—anyone who asks

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  I don't think it is. A process of pressure or of persuasion, or increasing the process, would obviously be dramatically assisted if we could persuade China and India to join in the process, but that's a difficult thing to do, and it's something that I think everybody has to think

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  The 2008 constitution, which is the constitution of the military dictatorship, which existed between 1962 and 2008, gives to the military control over three key ministries: Border Affairs, Defence, and Home Affairs. Border Affairs really gives the military complete control over

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  Mr. Sweet, I appreciate the question. I said in my report that I was in favour. When the government asked me, “What do you think about using the Magnitsky act in the course of our work?” I said, “Go ahead and use it.” The key thing is to make sure you have evidence that will sust

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  Mr. Sweet, the whole thrust of my report is that Canada should take the leadership role; that's what I'm saying. I don't mince words in the report; I make it very clear. In order for us to be a leader, we have to be prepared to take measures ourselves and be prepared to make inve

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate the opportunity to meet again with the committee and very much appreciate the opportunity to talk about my report and also the current situation in both Myanmar and Bangladesh. I can advise the members of the committee—I'm sure th