On May 9, 2016, Canada asked the United Nations Human Rights Committee for a suspension of consideration of Sharon McIvor’s petition. Ms McIvor objected to the request for suspension. Read Canada’s request and Ms McIvor’s response and updates here: Petitioner McIvor’s Continuing Objection to Suspension Request Canada’s 2nd revised request for suspension of consideration of […]
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