By being creative in identifying solutions to our shared interests and leveraging opportunities through multiple levels of government, we'll ultimately advance Canadian interests, writes Colin Robertson.

As the UN flags a dismaying array of concerns about the erosion of rights and freedoms, Canada and other democracies need to demonstrate that our rules-based system best protects health and liberty, writes Colin Robertson.

Say a prayer for Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor. Their chances of freedom are remote without collective action by the democracies, writes former Canadian diplomat Colin Robertson.