The invitation of the government of Ukraine for individuals from around the world to join a foreign legion created for its self-defence, and the seeming ambiguity of the Canadian government’s attitude to this has raised a number of legal questions about those who may choose to do so. This short piece provides an overview of a number of legal issues this situation raises.
Read MoreSomething new from guest contributor Tyler Wentzell, author of the new book Not for King or Country: Edward Cecil-Smith, the Communist Party of Canada, and the Spanish Civil War. In this post, Tyler compares the original Canadian foreign fighters to the recent phenomenon of Canadians travelling abroad to join or support ISIS, and the government’s response to those left behind when the war was over.
Read MoreThe conventional wisdom about repatriating and prosecuting foreign fighters is wrong. Amar Amarasingam and Leah West explain why Canada has a moral duty to prosecute our foreign fighters, and why it is a realistic policy that Canada should pursue.
Read MoreThe repatriation of Canada’s “foreign fighters” (more accurately called extremist or terrorist travelers, since not all engaged in combat) is one of the most contentious issues in Canada in terms of national security, and was once again in the news this past week. This post will outline one reason favouring repatriation: threat management.
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