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Canada-India crisis: India's post-colonial era explains why it's on edge about Sikh separatism

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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Any Canadian diplomats in India past Oct. 10 are expected to lose their immunity.

Key Points: 
  • Any Canadian diplomats in India past Oct. 10 are expected to lose their immunity.
  • The high-profile diplomatic crisis has confirmed rumours of longstanding tensions between the two countries over the issue of Sikh separatism in the Indian state of Punjab.

The facts so far

    • Nijjar, a Canadian citizen wanted in India for alleged terrorist acts, was part of the Khalistan movement calling for a Sikh homeland separate from India’s Punjab state.
    • The movement is controversial because of its organized violence against Indian officials and terrorism-motivated tactics.
    • India and Canada have each expelled diplomats from their respective countries, and India has suspended visas for Canadians as the diplomatic crisis deepens.

Still to be revealed

    • Trudeau has yet to reveal the “credible evidence” provided by Five Eyes linking India to the crime.
    • The FBI has warned American-Sikh activists that their lives are in danger, while U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called on India to co-operate with Canada and ensure “accountability” over the killing.
    • But that doesn’t necessarily mean the Indian government had a hand in Nijjar’s murder.

Fraught history

    • India has a painful history with separatism after it gained independence from British colonialism in 1947.
    • Shortly after that, diplomatic and later militaristic crisis over Jammu and Kashmir unfolded, which culminated in two wars between India and Pakistan and several armed engagements.
    • The parallel rise of Naga nationalism in neighbouring Nagaland is also a thorny issue for Indian authorities.

Existential crisis

    • On the other hand, India’s secessionist movements represent an existential crisis threatening everything India has worked towards for the past 76 years.
    • Nijjar’s murder, however, is also a matter of grave importance for Canada.
    • But both Canada and India will need to calculate the risks and repercussions of such a high-profile diplomatic rift in a highly globalized world.

Barbie: 5 ways to be more like Allan than Ken

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Sunday, August 13, 2023
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The film has caused a media storm, even before the photo of the pink-clad Justin Trudeau and his son circulated on social media.

Key Points: 
  • The film has caused a media storm, even before the photo of the pink-clad Justin Trudeau and his son circulated on social media.
  • First, the frequent use of the word patriarchy by the Barbies in the film upset some commentators.
  • Meanwhile, Allan, Ken’s best friend (played by Michael Cera), remains his helpful, quiet self.
  • Requests for the Allan doll have spiked and many have called for men to be more like Allan.
  • And crucially: How do we know if we are more like Ken or Allan?

What does allyship look like?

    • My research focuses on white men’s allyship looking at anti-racism, anti-colonization and gender justice.
    • I spent the past five years working with the Alberta Men’s Network and the Alberta Network of Immigrant Women to look at white men’s allyship.
    • Together, they developed a curriculum to teach white men about allyship.
    • Many of the men identified a turning point that changed their lives and put them on a path toward allyship.

Are you a Ken or an Allan?

    • For example, in the Barbie movie, Allan shared why he was motivated to help Barbie.
    • Allan helped the Barbie’s plans, but he didn’t come in and take over.
    • 4) How do I act in my relationships with people who are not committed to justice and challenging the patriarchy?
    • Like Ken at the end of the movie, can you become “Kenough” and be open to what women have to say?
    • Strive to become “Kenough,” or an Allan, and follow Barbie, women and others who are marginalized in the fight to overthrow patriarchy.

Justin Trudeau's political foes should avoid capitalizing on his marital breakdown

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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With an event like this, thoughts inevitably move along two tracks — the personal and political.

Key Points: 
  • With an event like this, thoughts inevitably move along two tracks — the personal and political.
  • A separation is a difficult process for any family, and the humane among us wish for the best for everyone involved.
  • The temptation to use the split for political purposes might be tempting to Trudeau’s political opponents, but any attacks risk sounding tone-deaf at best and cruel at worst.
  • At the same time, the increasingly polarized political culture in Canada has left fewer topics off limits to criticism — particularly online and on the political margins.

CUPW Supports the ILWU Workers Right to Strike

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Friday, July 7, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, July 7, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) is urging the B.C.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, July 7, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) is urging the B.C.
  • "CUPW is offering our full support and solidarity to the members of ILWU as their fight is a fight for all Canadian workers."
  • In 2011, CUPW workers were legislated back to work by the Harper government and again in 2018 by the Trudeau Government.
  • While many in corporate Canada are asking the federal government to intervene, CUPW is urging the government to respect workers' right to strike and rejects any calls for back-to-work legislation.

CUPW National President to Treasury Board: Get Back to the Bargaining Table

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Friday, April 28, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, April 28, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Jan Simpson, President of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), called upon the federal government to stop the stonewalling and get back to the bargaining table.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, April 28, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Jan Simpson, President of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), called upon the federal government to stop the stonewalling and get back to the bargaining table.
  • "The government must respect this right, return to the bargaining table, and negotiate a fair deal for these workers," reminds Simpson.
  • In 2011, CUPW workers were legislated back to work by the Harper government and again in 2018 by the Trudeau Government.
  • "CUPW is offering our full support and solidarity to the members of PSAC as their fight is a fight for all Canadian workers," concludes Simpson.

Why Justin Trudeau’s viral response to an anti-abortionist missed the mark

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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A viral clip of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau from his recent visit to the University of Manitoba circulated rapidly on social media.

Key Points: 
  • A viral clip of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau from his recent visit to the University of Manitoba circulated rapidly on social media.
  • National and international news outlets celebrated his response to a young, self-acclaimed People’s Party of Canada voter and anti-abortionist.
  • The prime minister was widely praised for his pro-choice response, which is understandable in a post-Roe v. Wade North America.

Abortion is a human right

    • While Trudeau’s support for reproductive rights is encouraging, using the example of rape to justify abortion care neglects abortion as a human right and vital health care required for many diverse reasons by diverse people, including and excluding rape.
    • All are valid and all necessitate access to free, safe and legal abortion.
    • As it stands now, the politics of abortion in North America distort real people’s experiences.

The scene in Canada

    • Following last year’s reversal by the United States Supreme Court of Roe v. Wade, which upheld the constitutional right to abortion, anti-choice advocates in Canada were emboldened.
    • Maxime Bernier, leader of the ultra-right People’s Party of Canada, has expressed anti-abortion sentiments, including calls to reopen the abortion debate in Canada.
    • The Abortion Rights Coalition Of Canada (ARCC), however, lists anti-choice MPs based on voting history, including aligning with “pro-life” statements, events and campaigns.
    • The On Canada Project, a community digital media platform focused on the experiences of marginalized Canadians, called Trudeau’s response “not great” on its Instagram page.

One truth to take from the Trudeau story

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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Court decisions have established there wasnt much truth in Mr. Trudeaus advertising claims, but the story behind the law enforcement actions underscores one fundamental truth: the FTCs commitment to effective order enforcement.

Key Points: 
  • Court decisions have established there wasnt much truth in Mr. Trudeaus advertising claims, but the story behind the law enforcement actions underscores one fundamental truth: the FTCs commitment to effective order enforcement.
  • Then came his involvement in the marketing of Coral Calcium Supreme, deceptively advertised to cure cancer and other serious diseases.
  • Trudeau touted it as an easy eat-what-you-want plan, but once people bought the book, they learned the truth.
  • In 2009, a federal judge ordered Trudeau to repay consumers millions of dollars for violating the 2004 order.
  • Trudeau continued to spend lavishly on living-the-high-life luxuries, and yet claimed to be too broke to pay the required refunds.
  • The FTC wasnt buying it and went back to court to untangle the web Trudeau had created to hide his assets.
  • Ultimately, a court-appointed receiver unearthed millions of dollars Trudeau had hidden and the search continues for more money he squirreled away.
  • Whats the one truth advertisers should take from the Trudeau story?

Freedom Convoy applauds Federal government rescinding Emergencies Act but cautions there is still much to be done

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Thursday, February 24, 2022
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"Our objectives remain unchanged: the lifting of all unreasonable and unnecessary restrictions on Canadians' personal liberties, and the establishment of safeguards to ensure that a similar assault of those liberties is impossible in the future.

Key Points: 
  • "Our objectives remain unchanged: the lifting of all unreasonable and unnecessary restrictions on Canadians' personal liberties, and the establishment of safeguards to ensure that a similar assault of those liberties is impossible in the future.
  • Unless this happens, we may well see a resumption of the protests in Ottawa, but on a wider and larger scale. "
  • TBOF leaders are also demanding the swift release of those currently being held in jail without bail and the dropping of all charges related to the peaceful demonstration in Ottawa.
  • Canadians spoke, and their representatives listened reluctantly perhaps, but they listened nevertheless.

‘Missed Opportunity’: Canadians for Nuclear Energy (C4NE) on Board With Trudeau Government’s Commitment to Net-Zero Electric Future - But Re-Emphasizes Canada Needs Nuclear & CANDU to Do It

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021
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Nuclear must play a keystone role in getting Canada to net-zero, said Dr. Chris Keefer, President, Canadians for Nuclear Energy (C4NE).

Key Points: 
  • Nuclear must play a keystone role in getting Canada to net-zero, said Dr. Chris Keefer, President, Canadians for Nuclear Energy (C4NE).
  • - hard-working Canadians to power the just transition, and so the absence of nuclear power and CANDUs future from the conversation was puzzling.
  • This is why Environment and Climate Change Minister Guilbeaults evasive responses to questions about nuclear energy at COP26 were so alarming.
  • Canadians for Nuclear Energy is a group of volunteer, grassroots climate, clean air and labour advocates who believe that nuclear energy is the most environmentally friendly form of energy generation.

The Prime Minister announces changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service

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Friday, July 9, 2021
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OTTAWA, ON, July 9, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, July 9, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service:
    Catherine Luelobecomes Chief Information Officer of Canada, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, effective July 26, 2021.
  • Ms. Luelo previously served as Chief Information Officer at Air Canada and at Enbridge Inc.
    Bob Hamilton, currently Commissioner of Revenue, is reappointed in this role, effective August 1, 2021.