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Canada among countries calling on Saudi Arabia to release 10 human rights activistsThe countries are also asking for Saudi Arabia to cooperate with a U.N.-led investigation into the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at its Istanbul consulate.CanadaMar 7, 2019
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Canada’s acceptance of teen refugee could spark backlash against Saudi women: expertsCanada's acceptance of Rahaf Al-Qunun is sparking debate within Saudi Arabia about loosening laws restricting women's freedom, but also a backlash that could initially repress more women, analysts say.CanadaJan 14, 2019
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Canada’s business ties with China must be shielded from diplomatic spat, business leader saysGoldy Hyder, president and CEO of the Business Council of Canada, said the diplomatic rift between Canada and China shouldn't affect business ties between the two countries.CanadaJan 13, 2019
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Canada shouldn’t use teenage Saudi refugee as a ‘political football’: ex-ambassadorDennis Horak has first-hand knowledge of the testy relationship between Canada and Saudi Arabia, having been expelled from Riyadh in August amid a diplomatic spat between the two countries.CanadaJan 12, 2019
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Canada played ‘critical’ role in urging Thailand to protect Saudi woman: Human Rights WatchCanada helped persuade the Thai government to let a young Saudi woman seek asylum rather than deport her to Saudi Arabia against her wishes, according to Human Rights Watch.CanadaJan 8, 2019
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Trudeau plans to steer clear of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at G20All eyes have been on the Saudi crown prince during the trip, which marks his first major overseas appearance since the killing of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi.CanadaDec 1, 2018
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Justin Trudeau set for awkward dynamic with Saudi crown prince at G20How will Canada handle the tense dynamic with Saudi Arabia and the presence of its crown prince Mohammed bin Salman?CanadaNov 28, 2018
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Trudeau says Ottawa could suspend Saudi arms sale permits after Khashoggi murderPrime Minister Justin Trudeau appeared to be inching closer Wednesday to cancelling Canada's $15-billion deal to sell light armoured vehicles to Saudi Arabia.CanadaOct 24, 2018
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Ex-envoy to Riyadh says Canada’s mistakes sparked diplomatic row with Saudi Arabia"It was a situation that didn't need to occur ... to sort of yell from the sidelines I don't think is effective," Dennis Horak said in a phone interview.CanadaOct 10, 2018
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Trudeau says Canada continues to ‘engage diplomatically’ with Saudi Arabia"We continue to engage diplomatically with Saudi Arabia, I think it's important to have positive relationships with countries around the world," Trudeau told reporters.CanadaAug 23, 2018
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