Engagement doesn’t mean endorsement. It is necessary in order to fulfil the intentions of Canadian values, to represent those values on the world stage, to bring those values to the table.
Anita Anand: “Engagement doesn’t mean endorsement. It is necessary in order to fulfil the intentions of Canadian values, to represent…”
On the recordJuly 10, 2026
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Anita Anand
Liberal Party of Canada
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thestar.comEditor's note · Context
Commenting on human rights during her meetings in Saudi Arabia.
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