Tory bill would extend sanctions to target relatives of human rights abusers

Conservatives Table Bill to Extend Sanctions to Relatives of Human Rights Violators

Conservative MP James Bezan has introduced legislation to extend Canada’s sanctions regime to cover the immediate family members of international human rights violators and to address transnational repression. Bezan said the changes are needed so that “Canada is never a safe haven for those that are trying to hide their illicit wealth and their families while they’re committing … human rights violations against their own citizens, as well as cre…

Conservative bill would extend sanctions to target relatives of human rights abusers

OTTAWA — Conservative MP James Bezan tabled a bill on Tuesday seeking to reform Ottawa's sanctions regime to target immediate family members of human rights abusers and tackle transnational repression.

Tory bill would extend sanctions to target relatives of human rights abusers

Tory bill would extend sanctions to target relatives of human rights abusers