Canada Saudi Arabia Dispute
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London politicians doing damage control as feds look for way out of Saudi arms dealThere are growing concerns about the impact a contract cancellation would have on General Dynamics Land Systems and its workers.PoliticsDec 18, 2018
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Saudi Arabia has little bargaining power over Canada and U.S., expert saysUBC political science professor Hani Faris says none of the cards the Saudis hold can do irreparable damage to the Canadian economy.PoliticsOct 22, 2018
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Freeland says Canada has ‘worrying’ questions for Saudis about Jamal KhashoggiThere have been widespread reports that Khashoggi was killed inside the consulate by a Saudi hit squad that may have dismembered his body.CanadaOct 16, 2018
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‘What are we? A banana republic?’: Saudi Arabia wants apology from Canada over diplomatic rowIn August, Saudi Arabia froze new trade with Canada, blocked grain imports, expelled Canada's ambassador and ordered all Saudi students home after Ottawa called for the release of activists detained for urging more rights for women.CanadaSep 27, 2018
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Deadline for Saudi medical students at Dalhousie to leave Canada extendedThe pending departure of Saudi Arabian medical residents will cause surgical delays over the coming months, says one provincial health official.CanadaAug 21, 2018
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Nova Scotia to face surgical delays as Saudi medical residents return home: health officialDr. Mark Taylor, executive medical director for the central zone of the Nova Scotia Health Authority, says "minor delays" of up to a few weeks will likely occur for scheduled surgeries as officials look to fill gaps created by the departures.CanadaAug 20, 2018
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Here’s the fake news Saudi Arabia is playing about CanadaSaudi Arabia's state-owned television network has falsely claimed that Canada imprisoned several individuals over "freedom of opinion," including psychologist Jordan Peterson.CanadaAug 14, 2018
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Canada will ‘engage’ with Saudi Arabia but won’t change position on human rights: TrudeauPrime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government wants to improve its relationship with Saudi Arabia, but will not sacrifice Canada's position on human rights.CanadaAug 13, 2018
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Bill Kelly: Tories play into Saudi propaganda rhetoricIt was disappointing to see former Harper government minister John Baird criticize the government's stance against human rights violations in Saudi Arabia.Aug 13, 2018
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Danielle Smith: Now is the time for Canada to fight back against Saudi ArabiaJustin Trudeau should tell the Saudi regime that Canada doesn't need its oil, Danielle Smith says.CanadaAug 9, 2018
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