Thompson and Amnesty Canada

Canada: From Canada missing and murdered Aboriginal women to the issues surrounding refugees, there is much need in the world and Thompson is certain his organization will make significant inroads over his two-year term. "I was excited," said Thompson of being elected to an organization that recently established a five-year action plan that includes opposition to torture, defending the rights of indigenous people and protecting freedom of information, according to The Waterloo Record. To accomplish even a fraction of these goals will require a lot of hard work and dedicated volunteers. "The leadership in Amnesty Canada is incredible," said Thompson, "We have two exciting years ahead of us." Thompson holds a PhD in history from the University of Waterloo. Now as chair of Amnesty International Canada, he is on the forefront of making significant changes both in Canada and abroad. "I think we're fortunate to live in Canada, especially K-W where there is a strong tradition of social justice," he said. "That what I love about living in this community." For the past four years, Thompson had served as a director of the English-speaking branch of Amnesty International Canada and is the non-profit organization first chair hailing from Waterloo Region. He serves as program officer and adjunct assistant professor of political science at the University of Waterloo based at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. Thompson credits his parents and his church for instilling in him the importance of volunteering for the betterment of a community, of being involved. Thompson is also senior fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation and the author of four books on human rights issues. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.