Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has endorsed a bloody campaign that has left an estimated 7,000 people dead since June 2016, a figure that includes some low-level dealers and addicts. Before being elected president, Duterte foreshadowed his crime-fighting intentions. "There's always human rights concerns to bring up with a wide range of leaders," he said. The EU has also said human rights activists and journalists critical of Duterte have faced regular threats, harassment, intimidation and cyber bullying. Trudeau said Canada does not shy away from some states when there are human rights concerns, preferring dialogue and encouragement over isolation.

Source: CBC News November 11, 2017 21:56 UTC