Senate passes bill exempting humanitarian workers from terrorism laws
The Senate has passed a bill intended to unblock Canadian aid in Afghanistan without amendment.
Amendments from the Conservatives and NDP in the House of Commons also added a blanket exemption for humanitarian workers who are providing life-saving aid in response to emergencies.
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