Activists living in exile could strengthen Canada’s democracy — if given the right support

By Philip Leech-Ngo, Visiting Professor, Ethics and International Development, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
Frederick John Packer, Associate Professor of Law and Director of the Human Rights Research and Education Centre, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
Nadia Abu-Zahra, Professor of International Development and Global Studies, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa

Activists-in-exile bring with them not only their personal stories and attitudes of resilience, but also their expertise in governance, human rights and social justice.

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