Above all, he urged Canada to take a clear stand and press for justice and accountability for the tragedy unfolding in the region . At a news conference to discuss his report, Rae said the situation has all the hallmarks of a “possible genocide” and the world doesn’t need to dwell on legal definitions before acting to prevent it from happening. He said Canada and others must think carefully about how decisions were made there and who is responsible, said Rae. Rae briefed Trudeau and a cabinet committee on his report last week, but was not told how the government would respond. Shortly after its release, Trudeau issued a statement thanking Rae for the report: “Canada is determined to help respond to this crisis.

Source: thestar April 03, 2018 14:40 UTC