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Anand: ‘not appropriate’ to compare with past ministers on human rights, global law

On Jan. 30, 2026, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Canada’s human-rights approach differs from predecessors due to turbulence and threats.
Anand said Ottawa pursues a balance of rights with economic imperatives and defence interests under pragmatic policymaking, noting last November it advances gender equality while recognizing the new geopolitical and fiscal context.
Notably, Anand did not condemn U.S. sanctions on Judge Kimberly Prost, and France criticized all three moves by Washington, prompting criticism of muted responses.
Legal experts and former officials cautioned that the Carney government’s silence this month sets `precedents for further breaches`, with Lloyd Axworthy warning it harms Canada’s credibility and platform X questioning who would defend Canada if targeted.
Looking to multilateral forums, Anand confirmed Ottawa is pursuing a United Nations Human Rights Council seat for 2028-2030, with a vote likely this fall.

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Anand: ‘not appropriate’ to compare with past ministers on human rights, global law

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says her government’s approach to human rights and international law shouldn’t be compared to that of her predecessors because of increased turbulence and economic threats.

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