Stephen Harper wont rule out sending lethal weapons to Ukraine.

The article linked below is about an interview that Stephen Harper recently had regarding whether he would be open to providing Ukraine with lethal military weapons to help neutralize Russian rebels. After careful thought the Prime Minister agreed to “look at all options” and proceed with caution. The German Chancellor Angela Merkel met with Harper in Ottawa to reinforce a diplomatic solution to the ongoing conflict. Merkel worries about the possibility of a war between Russia and the West. Earlier during a meeting, the U.S President Barack Obama also stated that he would be willing to consider providing lethal defensive weapons to Ukraine. The west along with the German Chancellor, are in agreement that Russia must stop its illegal occupation of Ukraine.  Merkel and Harper also looked at a possible Canada-European Union free trade deal and the fighting in Iraq and Syria.

I strongly support Angela Merkel’s call for a diplomatic solution to this conflict. Stephen Harper stated during earlier interviews that military action would have to be approved by The House of Commons and all parties. As with the conflict in Iraq, there are reports that this has not been the case and leaders of the Liberal and New Democratic Party have not been given a chance to use their voice on these issues. Will all Canadian citizens be given a chance to have their opinions heard? I worry that actions taken by the prime minister may pull Canada into an all out war that we may not be able to survive or recover from.

Article link: http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2015/02/09/stephen-harper-wont-rule-out-sending-lethal-weapons-for-ukraine.html