🧵Compilation Thread
With this ruling, questions remain.
@AshleyBurkeCBC via @CBC reports: "Ontario Superior Court Justice Grant Dow sided with the federal government and dismissed the families' motion while the judge agreed ...
#PS752 #cdnpoli
cbc.ca/news/politics/…
With this ruling, questions remain.
@AshleyBurkeCBC via @CBC reports: "Ontario Superior Court Justice Grant Dow sided with the federal government and dismissed the families' motion while the judge agreed ...
#PS752 #cdnpoli
cbc.ca/news/politics/…
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with Global Affairs Canada's position, he also pointed out a disconnect in the government's position."
The story continues, "'While this decision may be inconsistent with the purpose of the Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act ... it would appear to lie with the [federal
with Global Affairs Canada's position, he also pointed out a disconnect in the government's position."
The story continues, "'While this decision may be inconsistent with the purpose of the Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act ... it would appear to lie with the [federal
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government] to explain and/or remedy such inconsistencies,' Dow wrote."
government] to explain and/or remedy such inconsistencies,' Dow wrote."
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ONE SENTENCE in @CBC's story can be overlooked:
"The ruling noted that Canada severed diplomatic relations with Iran in 2012 'as a result of its involvement with acts of terrorism.'"
FOR CLARITY, Iran is ⟨LISTED⟩ as Foreign State Supporter of Terrorism (SOR/2012-170)
ONE SENTENCE in @CBC's story can be overlooked:
"The ruling noted that Canada severed diplomatic relations with Iran in 2012 'as a result of its involvement with acts of terrorism.'"
FOR CLARITY, Iran is ⟨LISTED⟩ as Foreign State Supporter of Terrorism (SOR/2012-170)
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PEEL BACK the government's arguments (and minutiae) with respect to Rules of Civil Procedure 13.02, 37.07 and 59.06(1)/(2), sections of State Immunity Act, etc.
Iran couldn't have done a better job had they actually argued for themselves.
PEEL BACK the government's arguments (and minutiae) with respect to Rules of Civil Procedure 13.02, 37.07 and 59.06(1)/(2), sections of State Immunity Act, etc.
Iran couldn't have done a better job had they actually argued for themselves.
https://twitter.com/AndyBrookeLmstn/status/1510252576717090832?s=20&t=0sZRmpt7YpEj45wSGk1oMA
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NOTEWORTHY, at the time @CBC did not report this Ontario Superior Court hearing that took place on April 1, 2022.
THAT SAID, @tomblackwellNP via @nationalpost did cover the story:
NOTEWORTHY, at the time @CBC did not report this Ontario Superior Court hearing that took place on April 1, 2022.
THAT SAID, @tomblackwellNP via @nationalpost did cover the story:
https://twitter.com/AndyBrookeLmstn/status/1510252576717090832?s=20&t=0sZRmpt7YpEj45wSGk1oMA
CORRECTION:
The National Post link is seen in duplicate here. It should appear in Frame 6. Instead, the correct link for Frame is found below.
The National Post link is seen in duplicate here. It should appear in Frame 6. Instead, the correct link for Frame is found below.
https://twitter.com/AndyBrookeLmstn/status/1510040117150367753?s=20&t=duFsjHkXYvMJXT7_OExMaA
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