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KSA: Imprisoned Activist Earns Canadian Human Rights Award

Waleed Abu al-Khair, prominent lawyer and human rights activist, speaks to Human Rights Watch over Skype from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on September 19, 2013. © 2013 Human Rights Watch

The Law Society of Upper Canada’s selection of the imprisoned Saudi human rights lawyer Waleed Abu al-Khair for its 2016 Human Rights Award highlights Saudi Arabia’s brutal repression of peaceful activists and dissidents, Human Rights Watch said today. Saudi authorities [continue reading].

🍁 CDN: A Bank NOTE-able Woman – Merna Forster Gives Women A Face

Women to be placed on Canadian bank notes. Merna Forster helps prove that the adage is true, one voice can raise the voices of many. Forster is from British Columbia's provincial capital, Victoria, and her petition has brought about recognition to an overlooked wrong that required "righting" - and that she did with an impressive 73,402 signatures.

It was on International Women’s Day, thanks to a petition started by Merna Forster on change.org, that a public consultation was launched to select an iconic Canadian woman to be featured on the first bank note in Bank of Canada’s next series. Over 460 iconic Canadian [continue reading].

🍁 CDN: Justin, Barack And Enrique Work Towards A Better Everything!

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, (centre), Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto, (left), and U.S.President Barack Obama, (right). (Photo: CBC).

Today, Canada is hosting the North American Leaders’ Summit in Ottawa, in order to take coordinated action that will create sustainable economic growth, help transition to a low carbon economy, and provide better opportunities for Canadians, Americans, and Mexicans alike. [continue reading].

🍁 CDN: Trudeau Restores Our Mexico Relations – Removes Visa Rule

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a joint media availability with President of Mexico, Enrique Peña Nieto.

The Government of Canada announced in a press release today, “that it has made it a top priority to re-establish and strengthen our relationship with one of our most important partners, Mexico.” Prime Minister Trudeau announced Canada’s intention to lift the visa [continue reading].

🍁 CDN: PM’s Deal With The Devil Has Protesters Mad As Hell

The May 18-21 festival appeared to be a Saudi charm offensive aimed at federal policy makers as the Trudeau government fields questions about its decision to grant export permits for the armoured vehicles to a country that U.S. watchdog Freedom House regularly ranks among “the worst of the worst” on human rights. The Saudi embassy blamed “logistical reasons” for its last-minute change of plans when contacted Monday and a spokesperson said the country’s decision was not motivated by fear of protesters. Foreign Affairs Minister Stéphane Dion’s office had already said he would not be attending the “Saudi Cultural Days in Canada.” The embassy was adamant the event “had nothing to do” with the $15-billion arms deal and said it had been planned for years. Canada’s Department of Global Affairs, however, said it was notified of the “Cultural Days” on Jan. 14. That date was nearly two weeks after mass executions in Saudi Arabia drew public condemnation from the Trudeau government.

The Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau today issued a statement on the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. However, his words ring hollow for me, ever since he and his cabinet made a deal with the devil (House of Saud), I feel as though our new Prime [continue reading].

🍁 CDN: Across Canada Protesters Condemn Trudeau’s Saudi Arms Sale

Even as Ottawa groups were planning a demonstration against the sordid Canada–Saudi arms deal, to coincide with the appearance of Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan at the annual CANSEC military trade show, Amnesty International issued a devastating new report on Saudi atrocities [continue reading].

🍁 CDN: PM Trudeau Bids For Seat On United Nations Security Council

“From John Humphrey’s work on the UN Declaration on Human Rights to Lester B. Pearson’s pivotal role in the development of peacekeeping, Canadians have accomplished extraordinary things in support of the UN’s mission to promote human rights, development, and peace and security. We are determined to help the UN make greater strides in support of its goals for all humanity.” - Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada

While in New York, Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau announced Canada’s candidacy for election to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as a non-permanent member for a two-year term that begins in 2021. Canada is committed to playing a positive and constructive role [continue reading].

🍁 CDN: Barack And Justin Talk Climate, Energy And Arctic Leadership

The two leaders listen to the Canadian national anthem during a state arrival ceremony on the Whitehouse lawn. March 10, 2016.

President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau share a common vision of a prosperous and sustainable North American economy, and the opportunities afforded by advancing clean growth. They emphasize and embrace the special relationship between the two countries and [continue reading].

Canada: The Power Of One Matters – Amazon Pulls Pickton Book

Faces of the women who had their lives cut short by Pickton.

Robert Pickton’s self published book has been pulled from Amazon’s website following a petition placed on Change.org yesterday by the Solidarity with families of the victims of serial killer Robert Pickton – and within two days the petition reached its goal. I [continue reading].

🍁 CDN: Justin Trudeau – Ten Questions And His Answers

Prime Minister of Canada short list ministers. (Photo: Screen sot PMO website). Alistair Reign News Blog: www.AlistairReignBlog.com).

Justin Trudeau granted the CBC an interview on Sunday January 31st 2016 where Canada’s Prime Minister had an opportunity to speak directly with ten Canadians. This is a transcript of those conversations with his comments on ten of the most important issues facing everyday [continue reading].

🍁 CDN: Justin Trudeau’s 100 Days As Prime Minister

Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, Parliament building. 2015. Ottawa, Canada.

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement today to highlight the accomplishments made by the Government of Canada during the first 100 days of its mandate: “When we were elected, we promised real change to improve the lives of Canadians – change [continue reading].

🍁 CDN: PM Announced End Of Bombing Missions In Iraq/ Syria

On 4 November 2015, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that Canada's new Minister of National Defence is Harjit Sajjan.

Once again Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shows the world how to lead – as peacekeepers and humanitarians – when he made the official statement that Canada would be recalling six jets that have been bombing targets in both Iraq and Syria; putting an end [continue reading].