Trudeau defends Saudi arms export deal, points finger at Harper government - News Summed Up

Trudeau defends Saudi arms export deal, points finger at Harper government


The export of over 900 armoured vehicles to Saudi Arabia, including some outfitted for "heavy assault," falls in line with Canada's foreign and defence policies, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday. One of the video clips also showed other light armoured vehicles, apparently manufactured by GDLS, operating in the same region. Those changes, when passed, will give the federal cabinet broader powers to deny arms export permits if there is a "substantial risk" of human rights violations. On Tuesday, the foreign affairs committee returned the amended bill to the Commons for further consideration. "Unless and until every light armoured vehicle is shipped to Saudi Arabia, it is not a done deal," said Jaramillo.


Source: CBC News March 20, 2018 22:36 UTC



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