We began working on Abdi’s case in September 2017 as law students in the University of Toronto’s International Human Rights Program (IHRP). Our interaction with the case, however, has highlighted a broader concern about Canada’s commitment to international human rights law. His case gave us hope that the current government — which purports to be a champion of international human rights law — would respect Canada’s international obligations. This case represents an opportunity for Canada to commit to a more faithful adherence to international human rights law. Anne-Rachelle Boulanger and Tanzeel Hakak are clinic students at the International Human Rights Program at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Law.

Source: thestar May 28, 2018 16:07 UTC