Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs on World Day Against the Death Penalty

Statement

October 10, 2018 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada

The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement:

“The death penalty is an inhumane and barbaric form of punishment that goes against all Canadian values and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

“In Canada, we ended the death penalty more than 40 years ago. We will always oppose its use abroad, as well as seek clemency in every case of Canadians facing execution, without exceptions.

“This year, Canada is pleased to join the Group of Friends of the Protocol, initiated by the World Coalition Against the Death Penalty. We will continue to advocate against the death penalty where it is still being used and will keep working toward the universal abolition of this form of punishment.

“Those who break the law must face the consequences of their actions and be held accountable, but the death penalty is never the solution.”

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