In the crosshairs of Trudeau's policy of "internal colonialism and imperialism abroad" with respect to the United Nations Security Council
Elections for the two seats on the United Nations Security Council for Western European and other States will take place on June 17. Canada faces Norway and Ireland. However, engaging in an open, democratic and critical discussion of Canada's colonial legacy and the treatment of First Nations peoples, and of Ottawa's foreign policy aligned with Trump and, it has been practically impossible, as one who tries to loosen the lid of a pickle can with your hands soaked in disinfectant.
In the crosshairs of Trudeau's policy of "internal colonialism and imperialism abroad" with respect to the United Nations Security Council
In Canada's last pre-electoral and electoral period in the fall of 2019, Trudeau had to deal with some challenges from the popular classes. Sadly mocking and insulting, he evaded the protests of indigenous complainants suffering from mercury poisoning. He avoided the peace activists questioning him and turned to Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland, who handles double standards. As an example, Ottawa is known, on the one hand, to recognize Bolsonaro's fraudulent election in Brazil (regardless of whether the judiciary has jailed leader Lula da Silva on spurious charges), while, on the other, he refuses to recognize the constitutionally elected Venezuelan president, Nicolás Maduro. Trudeau and his cabinet also faced protests from activists opposing the sale of weapons from Canada to the notorious human rights violator Saudi Arabia and Ottawa's unconditional support for Israel at the expense of Palestine. Although the corporate media had no choice but to show the protests of the indigenous peoples, since they appeared live on television, they soon returned to the normal course of activities, meekly keeping all these vital issues out of public scrutiny.
Despite this, as of May 19, 2020, this media blackout was forced to change course to some extent. On that day, the publication of the Toronto Star newspaper came out of a letter signed by more than 100 Canadian, Québec and native figures. The document brought up the full range of problems associated with the forced intrusion of the Trudeau government into indigenous territory to force the installation of gas and oil pipelines, as well as the orientation of its foreign policy towards Venezuela, Haiti, Bolivia and other countries of the Latin America and the Caribbean region, its pro-war NATO membership, its ambitions towards Africa, its utter disregard for Palestinian rights and much more.
In addition, on May 19, when the petition was published in the Toronto Star, Trudeau was asked during his daily press round on COVID-19 about the apparent existence of divided public opinion around his candidacy for a mandate in the United Nations Security Council. Rather than broach the subject, he arrogantly rejected the questions, as if they didn't exist, saying that in his opinion there is no division and then pointing to Maduro to avoid the question.
However, in that categorical rejection it was excessive. In the context of Trudeau's domestic and foreign policy, Canada's candidacy to occupy a seat on the United Nations Security Council not only remained under scrutiny from that day, but doubts actually increase and take volume to as the weeks go by.
For example, the Canadian organization Just Peace Advocates published a well-documented open letter on Palestine, which was sent to the 193 United Nations ambassadors and signed by 100 organizations and dozens of personalities. This immediately impacted the Canadian political scene to the extent that Canada's ambassador to the United Nations, Marc-André Blanchard, was forced to write a response to all UN ambassadors, defending Canada's unilateral policy in Israel. This manifestly desperate move did not go unnoticed, even in the mainstream media, raising further doubts about the credibility of Canada's bid for a mandate in the United Nations Security Council.
Elections for the two seats on the United Nations Security Council for Western European and other States will take place on June 17. Canada faces Norway and Ireland. However, engaging in an open, democratic and critical discussion of Canada's colonial legacy and the treatment of First Nations peoples, and of Ottawa's foreign policy aligned with Trump and, it has been practically impossible, as one who tries to loosen the lid of a pickle can with your hands soaked in disinfectant.
In the crosshairs of Trudeau's policy of "internal colonialism and imperialism abroad" with respect to the United Nations Security Council
In Canada's last pre-electoral and electoral period in the fall of 2019, Trudeau had to deal with some challenges from the popular classes. Sadly mocking and insulting, he evaded the protests of indigenous complainants suffering from mercury poisoning. He avoided the peace activists questioning him and turned to Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland, who handles double standards. As an example, Ottawa is known, on the one hand, to recognize Bolsonaro's fraudulent election in Brazil (regardless of whether the judiciary has jailed leader Lula da Silva on spurious charges), while, on the other, he refuses to recognize the constitutionally elected Venezuelan president, Nicolás Maduro. Trudeau and his cabinet also faced protests from activists opposing the sale of weapons from Canada to the notorious human rights violator Saudi Arabia and Ottawa's unconditional support for Israel at the expense of Palestine. Although the corporate media had no choice but to show the protests of the indigenous peoples, since they appeared live on television, they soon returned to the normal course of activities, meekly keeping all these vital issues out of public scrutiny.
Despite this, as of May 19, 2020, this media blackout was forced to change course to some extent. On that day, the publication of the Toronto Star newspaper came out of a letter signed by more than 100 Canadian, Québec and native figures. The document brought up the full range of problems associated with the forced intrusion of the Trudeau government into indigenous territory to force the installation of gas and oil pipelines, as well as the orientation of its foreign policy towards Venezuela, Haiti, Bolivia and other countries of the Latin America and the Caribbean region, its pro-war NATO membership, its ambitions towards Africa, its utter disregard for Palestinian rights and much more.
In addition, on May 19, when the petition was published in the Toronto Star, Trudeau was asked during his daily press round on COVID-19 about the apparent existence of divided public opinion around his candidacy for a mandate in the United Nations Security Council. Rather than broach the subject, he arrogantly rejected the questions, as if they didn't exist, saying that in his opinion there is no division and then pointing to Maduro to avoid the question.
However, in that categorical rejection it was excessive. In the context of Trudeau's domestic and foreign policy, Canada's candidacy to occupy a seat on the United Nations Security Council not only remained under scrutiny from that day, but doubts actually increase and take volume to as the weeks go by.
For example, the Canadian organization Just Peace Advocates published a well-documented open letter on Palestine, which was sent to the 193 United Nations ambassadors and signed by 100 organizations and dozens of personalities. This immediately impacted the Canadian political scene to the extent that Canada's ambassador to the United Nations, Marc-André Blanchard, was forced to write a response to all UN ambassadors, defending Canada's unilateral policy in Israel. This manifestly desperate move did not go unnoticed, even in the mainstream media, raising further doubts about the credibility of Canada's bid for a mandate in the United Nations Security Council.
National and international corporate media are increasingly covering the debate in Canada. Issues regarding the rights of First Nations, Venezuela, Palestine and NATO are among the most cited examples of the contradictions demonstrated by the growing national and international forces of the # NoUNSC4Canada bid and the Trudeau government.
The last-minute trip by Canadian Foreign Minister Champagne to the UN in New York, just a few days before the vote, is perhaps the clearest indication that the policy of "domestic colonialism and imperialism abroad" Canada is increasingly under national and international scrutiny.
Add to this the crescendo of last-minute phone calls from Trudeau and Champagne. They have called dozens of world leaders, apparently to speak about "the fight against COVID-19". However, a careful examination of the tweets indicates that, in fact, Canada is cynically seeking as much additional vote as possible to support its candidacy before the United Nations, using as a pretext its alleged concern for COVID-19 as a pretext.
Instead, we do not see Norway or Ireland acting in a similar psycho-phantasy. This blatant difference should in itself convince every country to firmly reject Canada and vote for Norway and Ireland, much more civilized nations.
Until now, the emphasis in this article has been placed on open debate in the national and international corporate media. However, the work being done at the grass-roots level by thousands of people and organizations in Canada, with the support of the progressive international community, should not be underestimated. Therefore, the work of a popular activist is highlighted. Revolutionary artist Roger Waters, of Pink Floyd fame, tweeted the following on June 13:
“A note to the most excellent Members of the United Nations General Assembly:
An Irishman, a Norwegian and a Canadian go to a party to play musical chairs.
At the party, there are two vacant chairs on the United Nations Security Council.
When the music stops, let's make sure the Irish and Norwegian are sitting at the table to which they belong. And that the Canadian boy stays like wallflower, decorating the wall, until he learns what human rights are ... "
On YouTube is a one-minute video created by 25-year-old Palestinian artist and activist @ Lin244 that Waters posted. It received more than 20,000 visits in the first 24 hours. It addresses Canada's colonialism within the country against First Nations peoples, as well as its imperialism abroad with the example of its support for Israel and the United States. USA in their attempt to deny Palestinian human rights.
Video:
https://youtu.be/EbLOOsDp3Jw
Take into account that we are against imperial Canada, with the enormous funds it has spent to support its candidacy before the United Nations, with its strong international connections both in the British Commonwealth and in La Francophonie, in addition to NATO and other exclusive international clubs. . Nor should we overlook the support of the United States for the sake of power, since Washington undoubtedly prefers to have an ally as faithful as Trudeau. The Canadian Prime Minister has done his best to demonstrate his sympathy for Trump in all international affairs since he was first elected in 2015. However, his deference to Trump, even on the most obvious issues, such as management of Trump's racism and his infamous 20-second silence when asked to speak out about Trump, has left many wondering if we in Canada have an independent foreign policy. There is no doubt that slavishly following Trump, especially on the Security Council, will not serve the best interests of Canadians.
The last-minute trip by Canadian Foreign Minister Champagne to the UN in New York, just a few days before the vote, is perhaps the clearest indication that the policy of "domestic colonialism and imperialism abroad" Canada is increasingly under national and international scrutiny.
Add to this the crescendo of last-minute phone calls from Trudeau and Champagne. They have called dozens of world leaders, apparently to speak about "the fight against COVID-19". However, a careful examination of the tweets indicates that, in fact, Canada is cynically seeking as much additional vote as possible to support its candidacy before the United Nations, using as a pretext its alleged concern for COVID-19 as a pretext.
Instead, we do not see Norway or Ireland acting in a similar psycho-phantasy. This blatant difference should in itself convince every country to firmly reject Canada and vote for Norway and Ireland, much more civilized nations.
Until now, the emphasis in this article has been placed on open debate in the national and international corporate media. However, the work being done at the grass-roots level by thousands of people and organizations in Canada, with the support of the progressive international community, should not be underestimated. Therefore, the work of a popular activist is highlighted. Revolutionary artist Roger Waters, of Pink Floyd fame, tweeted the following on June 13:
“A note to the most excellent Members of the United Nations General Assembly:
An Irishman, a Norwegian and a Canadian go to a party to play musical chairs.
At the party, there are two vacant chairs on the United Nations Security Council.
When the music stops, let's make sure the Irish and Norwegian are sitting at the table to which they belong. And that the Canadian boy stays like wallflower, decorating the wall, until he learns what human rights are ... "
On YouTube is a one-minute video created by 25-year-old Palestinian artist and activist @ Lin244 that Waters posted. It received more than 20,000 visits in the first 24 hours. It addresses Canada's colonialism within the country against First Nations peoples, as well as its imperialism abroad with the example of its support for Israel and the United States. USA in their attempt to deny Palestinian human rights.
Video:
https://youtu.be/EbLOOsDp3Jw
Take into account that we are against imperial Canada, with the enormous funds it has spent to support its candidacy before the United Nations, with its strong international connections both in the British Commonwealth and in La Francophonie, in addition to NATO and other exclusive international clubs. . Nor should we overlook the support of the United States for the sake of power, since Washington undoubtedly prefers to have an ally as faithful as Trudeau. The Canadian Prime Minister has done his best to demonstrate his sympathy for Trump in all international affairs since he was first elected in 2015. However, his deference to Trump, even on the most obvious issues, such as management of Trump's racism and his infamous 20-second silence when asked to speak out about Trump, has left many wondering if we in Canada have an independent foreign policy. There is no doubt that slavishly following Trump, especially on the Security Council, will not serve the best interests of Canadians.
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