Canada Opposes Arming Syria Opposition
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Canada's top diplomat Tuesday warned of "more violence, more deaths and more destruction" in Syria that risks spilling over into neighboring countries if the EU arms Syrian rebels.
"My strong view is that the only way to end the suffering of the Syrian people is a political solution," Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird told reporters.
"Flooding the country and the region with more arms will lead to more violence, more deaths and more destruction, so certainly Canada has no intention of following suit," he said.
"Our strong concern is the number of radical jihadist which have entered parts of the opposition and in our view, that's not getting better, it's getting worse."
The EU agreed late Monday to lift its embargo on arming the Syrian opposition after much debate and a strong push by France and Britain.
29 May 2013, 00:02
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This is exactly my point with al Qaeda and al nusra being so involved its only a matter of time before they get there hands on these weapons, and if they get weapons they will never consider a political soloution . This is only being done becasue the oppostion is losing ground and are starting to panic there will be more destruction more death and no end in sight this is by far the worst decision i have seen
29 May 2013, 01:54
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Gabby14 - This government is the most pro-Israeli we have ever had in Canada. If they oppose arming the opposition, it is because Israel asked them to. Before some idiots go on a rant, please research the topic and better yet read http://www.timesofisrael.com/canada-pm-slams-world-leaders-for-not-supporting-israel/
29 May 2013, 02:50
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From other side, if you would like to understand more , Why Jerusalem Doesn't Want the Assad Regime to Fall read http://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/139373/efraim-halevy/israels-man-in-damascus
Ironically , Syrian regime has a trust in the eyes of the "Enemy"
29 May 2013, 05:37
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It's because we have one conservative pro Israeli party leading the country and four disunited more liberal parties (not necessarily pro Israeli parties). I would believe that most Canadians support the Syrian opposition.
Put it this way, Arabs are one of the largest ethnic minorities in Canada. I live In a city that has probably 40000 Arabs and I have only met one pro regime.
I support arming the opposition.
29 May 2013, 05:39
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Most Canadians realize this gabby. Hopefully our current government will be on its way out. I hate to say this but this probably the first time in the last few centuries that the Americans have had a more progressive government than we do.
29 May 2013, 08:07
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Canada's decision against arming the opposition is logical and for good reasons: The opposition is not united, weapons could get into the hands of Alquaida liked Jihadi groups, no guarantee that the opposition will return these weapons and work toward a civil society, no quarantees that they will start using the weapons against other countries inthe region, no guarantees that minorities such as Kurds and Alawaits will not be harmed after Asad is gone. Too many unclear variables. Oh and by the way, for those who are attacking Isreal, also make sure you do not clap for Israel when it destroys weapon supply for ASAD anf Hizbollah.
