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From the words of a great Canadian leader: For we know what history has shown us: that antisemitism and anti-Zionism are always the proverbial canaries in the coalmine. Those who embrace such tribal and sectarian hatreds will invariably, in time, aim their guns well beyond the Jewish people. Indeed, if we open our eyes, we will see that they are already doing so. This is, in short, a time to support Israel with clarity, consistency, and strength, not only because it is right, but because it is in the best interests of global peace and security. https://lnkd.in/gdSJjQiB

"𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐉𝐇𝐈 𝐙𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐍" Discover the remarkable journey of #Justin #Trudeau in his candid and moral #book. Unveiling the impact of his life experiences, it illuminates the ideals that have shaped him into the #leader👑 of Canada's Liberal Party and the newly #elected #Prime #Minister. 🤴 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞, 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭: https://lnkd.in/dHZJy9B2 #JustinTrudeau #LeadershipJourney #CanadianPolitics #PrimeMinister"

By Allan Patience: University of Melbourne. Pearls and Irritations. When will Australians realise, as former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating has been unerringly consistent in arguing, that they are part of the cosmopolitanism and complexity of Asia, and not a Western imagined community presided over by a fast declining America? #ASenseofPlaceMagazine #AnthonyAlbanese #auspol #AustralianAmericanAlliance #AustralianIndependentNewsSites #Australianpolitics

An excellent summary of the trudeau liberals incompetence, division, destruction, distractions and outright lies and failures that are destroying Canada internanally and making it the laughingstock of international politics. The worst government, represented by the lest competent cabinet, lead by the most corrupt, dirtiest, prime minister in Canadian history. Amazing the damage they have inflicted on Canada and Canadians in only 8 years. https://lnkd.in/eVtCBb3Y

The attached article by Joe Oliver, a former cabinet minister, is a must read piece for ALL Canadians—- it is a remarkably simple yet accurate analysis of our current state of economy (and politics!)

"Transparency is the key divide of definition, between the Constitution, institution and the Establishment of British Monarchy.." - Aquayemi-Claude It reportedly stems from King George's statement that he and the rest of the royals were “not a family, we're a firm,” a concept first introduced in the mid-20th century. The general advantages and potential benefits of a royal household monarchy: 1. Stability and Continuity: Monarchies provide a stable and long-lasting form of government. A monarch's reign can last for decades or even centuries, providing consistency and continuity in government. This can promote economic growth, investment, and stability in the long-term. 2. National Identity: Monarchies often serve as a symbol of the national identity or cultural heritage of a country, providing a sense of pride and unity among citizens. They may also provide a sense of historical continuity and tradition that connects people to their past. 3. Ceremonial and Diplomatic Functions: Royal households can play an important role in ceremonial and diplomatic functions, representing a country at state events, receiving foreign dignitaries, and promoting goodwill and cultural exchange between different nations. 4. Tourism and Economic Benefits: Many tourists are attracted to countries with a monarch, which can help drive tourism and generate revenue for the economy. Furthermore, the image and prestige associated with a monarch can attract investment and business opportunities. 5. Constitutional Limitations: In many modern monarchies, such as the United Kingdom, the monarchy serves a largely ceremonial or symbolic role, with actual governing powers residing with an elected government. This can provide a system of checks and balances, as well as stability in transitions of power. 1. Traditions and cultural heritage may be lost. 2. The monarchy may be seen as a symbolic institution and lose political power. 3. Tourism may be impacted as people may be less interested in visiting a country without a monarchy. 4. The royal family may lose a sense of purpose and focus. 1. Inefficient decision-making: Due to the separation of powers, there can be disagreements and conflicts between the President, the Congress, and the judiciary, which can lead to delays in decision-making. 2. Political polarization: In a Presidential and Republican state, parties tend to be more polarized due to the winner-takes-all nature of elections. This can lead to political gridlock and lack of compromise. https://lnkd.in/ej9P83-8 #Blog #Coronation #KingCharlesIII Cooney, C. King Charles won't be changed by his new role, says Princess Anne. BBC News. https://lnkd.in/ewqrfqD7. (2023). Last accessed. 3rd Apr 2023. #repost #TopVoice #TopVoices #LinkedIn LinkedIn Aquayemi-Claude Garnett Akinsanya

Prime Minister to travel to Latvia for bilateral visit and Lithuania for NATO Summit July 4, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario Right now, threats to human rights and democracy are increasing around the world. We are experiencing multiple global challenges: Russia’s war against Ukraine, which is also causing food and energy insecurity around the world, other armed conflicts, and the impacts of climate change. Today, strong collaboration among world leaders is necessary to address these issues and make life better for people – now and in the future. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced he will travel to Latvia and Lithuania from July 10 to 12, 2023. The Prime Minister will participate in an official bilateral visit in Riga, Latvia on July 10 before travelling to Vilnius, Lithuania to meet with Allies and partners and attend the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Leaders’ Summit. #energy #future #people #collaboration #climatechange #travel #food #leaders #media #ca #humanrights PMO Media Relations: media@pmo-cpm.gc.ca This document is also available at https://pm.gc.ca

I most utterly agree with the insights advanced by this former British High Commissioner on the shortcomings engrained within Canadian quotidian grounded political publics. Canada today is insignificant governed by 2nd Raters. Parliament is today performance where serious longterm matters are rarely discussed within an ethos of rigour calibrated explicit in Leadership Transformative being why Canada lacks an engaged Foreign Policy concomitant in resources allocated to Defence Military Logistics. Instead Canada has Leadership Transactional being Leadership geared towards (re) electoral metrics. Witness the posturing of Pierre Poilievre aka ‘Skippy’ along with the posturing of PMJT aka ‘Pretty Boy’— both lightweights when projecting issues of epistemic relevance—-“axe the tax, affordable housing, Canada is back”.

On September 14, 2023, Lt. Steven Rogers, retired Lieutenant Commander from the US Naval Intelligence unit, wrote a letter to the Chairman of the #US Congress House Foreign Affairs Committee outlining the concerns that have been identified with #Trudeau's Liberal Party of Canada policies in how they may impact #NationalSecurity for the United States. Below I have summarized the concerns. The link to the full letter is attached. Top 6️⃣ Concerns about #Canada from the #UnitedStates 1. Religious persecution of religious leaders 2. Possibly Using U.S. assets to surveill #Canadian and #American citizens 3. Prohibiting/Censoring Non-Government Approved Speech (Bill C18) 4. Canada is considering a “game plan” for how it would respond if the United States took a far-right, authoritarian shift after 2024 presidential elections (Concerns about interference in US political affairs) 5. National Security at our Northern Border-Concerns about who might be entering Canada illegally 6. Foreign interference by Chinese Communist Party (CCP) targeting Canadian politicians and citizens https://lnkd.in/gxRV_fRN