CBC News: 14 'human shields' deploy across Iraq 'The group of 14 people, including at least one Canadian, will take up posts at institutions such as hospitals and water treatment plants in an attempt to deter the U.S. from launching a war against Iraq. Several more Canadians are preparing to go to Iraq as human shields.'
Family of 'friendly fire' victim files lawsuit against U.S. government
The family of one of four Canadian soldiers killed in an accidental
bombing in Afghanistan last April has filed a wrongful death claim
against the U.S. government. F U L L S T O R Y [CBC News]
Chrétien tells U.S. not to go it alone
Prime Minister Jean Chrétien made a major foreign policy speech in
Chicago on Thursday evening, and he used the occasion to tell the United
States that when it comes to dealing with Iraq it is better served "by
acting through the United Nations." F U L L S T O R Y [CBC News]
Every once in a while our PM stands up and does the right thing. Thanks Jean.