The promotion and protection of Human Rights, and Democracy and the rule of law is an integral part of Canadian foreign policy guiding the conduct of our bilateral relations and positions we adopt in multilateral settings. The Government of Canada is concerned by reports of a worsening human rights situations and by increasing restrictions being placed on political space. Canada is committed to the development of a strong democracy in Ethiopia and encourages the government of Ethiopia to ensure equal opportunities for all political parties taking part in elections, particularly the up cumming federal elections in 2010. With respect to Ms. Birtukan's rearrest and imprisonment, Canada has officially expressed concerns to the government of Ethiopia on several occasions, in both Ottawa and Addis Ababa, and has urged the Government of Ethiopia to seek a resolution That will enable Ms. Birtukan to resume her political duties as the leader of political party.
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