Today’s comments we selected from Trudeau says he is open to reconsidering Suu Kyi’s honorary citizenship by Michelle Zilio. They were chosen because they highlight the diverse views of our readers on this issue.
Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, speaks during a news conference at U.N. headquarters during the General Assembly of the United Nations in Manhattan, New York, U.S., September 26, 2018. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky
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Parliament “could” reconsider? Why not “will” reconsider? She is complicit in a brutal regime and does not reflect Canadian values. - whodat singer
Prime Minister Trudeau's approach seems reasonable to me. Unless the International Criminal Court cares to take up the case, Canadian consideration of appropriate action will be the only "trial" she gets in the West. We all know that she may be very limited in what she might be able to do to actually stop these atrocities. Processing this carefully in the House of Commons would be an opportunity to consider what she is guilty of and, perhaps, what she is not guilty of. - SenseOfPlace
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Suu Kyi has very little control over this crisis. The military controls home affairs, defence and border affairs, including the police. The military is the real power in northern Rakhine State, on the border with Bangladesh. Speaking out in support of the Rohingya would almost certainly prompt an angry reaction from Buddhist nationalists, military officials, and the general public who have very little sympathy for the Rohingya. I believe that she's doing the best she can in the circumstances. This is not an easy problem to fix. - YAPPPA
Why is Canada even giving out "honorary citizenships"? It's a silly concept and it should stop. - gordonmacrae1
I want to hear we “are” reconsidering it. Not that we might, could, or any other choice of soft words. Her actions (or lack thereof) over the last year or two have been appalling. - Rationalthought
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