Countdown: Will Canada Arrest Bush for Torture?

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MSNBC Countdown w/ KEITH OLBERMANN - March 16, 2009: Keith speaks with Gail Davidson of Canada's Lawyers Against The War, who wrote to Canadian PM Harper to request the Canadian law be enforced that specifically prohibits anyone reasonably suspected of war crimes from entering Canada.

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National Legislative Framework

There are several remedies available to deal with alleged war criminals and persons who have been involved in crimes against humanity. The decision to use one or more of these mechanisms is based on a number of factors. These factors include: the different requirements of the courts in criminal and immigration/refugee cases to substantiate and verify evidence; the resources available to conduct the proceeding; and Canada's obligations under international law. These remedies are:

prosecution in Canada under the Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes Act;

extradition to a foreign government (upon request);

surrender to an international tribunal (upon request);

revocation of citizenship and deportation;

denial of visa to persons outside of Canada;

denial of access (ineligibility) to Canada's refugee determination system;

exclusion from the protection of the 1951 United Nations Convention relating to the Status of Refugees;

inquiry and removal from Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and/or

the designation of governments considered to have engaged in gross human rights violations under 35(1)(b) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

The decision to utilize a particular remedy is carefully considered and is assessed in accordance with the Government's policy that Canada not be a safe haven for war criminals.

Extradition to a foreign government or surrender to an international tribunal occurs only upon request and is considered in accordance with Canadian law. The provisions contained in Canada's Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes Act govern criminal prosecutions in Canada. This relatively new statute strengthens the legislative foundation for criminal prosecutions in Canada.

The following Canadian statutes authorize enforcement action against alleged war criminals or persons who have committed crimes against humanity.

The Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes Act:

provides for the prosecution of any individual present in Canada for any offence stated in the Act regardless of where the offence occurred;

codifies offences of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and breach of responsibility by military commanders and civilian superiors;

creates new offences to protect the administration of justice at the ICC, including the safety of judges and witnesses; and,

recognizes the need to provide restitution to victims and provides a mechanism to do so for victims of offences (regulations to implement these provisions have not yet been passed).

http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/pi/wc-cg/rlf-rcl.html

OK Harper, show your cajones . . .

or not . .

Harper has made it clear that he is a big admirer of all things *. Hopefully, he's enough of a pragmatist to know that you don't hitch your dory to a sinking ship and actually DOES something about it.

At best, I suspect they'd have quiet communications back and forth in which they'd agree that perhaps a visit wouldn't be the best idea.

Individuals without state power cannot solve state problems. It takes a massive number of individuals working together, and grabbing those levers of power.

I agree with you that it's probable nothing at all will be done.

Although you needn't be ashamed.



Mr Pip and I each have our "flag time". His is the flag of Scotland, mine is Canada. We switch off flags every couple of months. I'm always very proud to fly the Canadian flag outside my home.

:)

talk about a good way to endear themselves to the American population!

find out why any online video I try to watch is muted. Volume is all the way up, but nothing.

One could be up and the other down?

But I'll be pleasantly surprised if they do.

but maybe Canada does; and will show the world they mean business. Keep an eye on this one....

Harper is a big Bush fan.

BTW,thanks to all the idiots who voted for the Conservative Party in the last elections.

You voted against your own interests.At least Harpo doesn't have a majority Government.

:grr:

the home of the brave??? not our Congress.