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Trudeau has to Go! Our Prime Ministers undemocratic and unethical power grab is what caused this crisis

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BY SIMONE J. SMITH

“I spent the day yesterday at the front-lines of the violent police seizure of the Freedom Convoy 2022 core on Wellington St. My heart is saddened by what Canada has become. Peaceful protesters, pleading with police to see through the misinformation, were shoved back, beaten, pepper sprayed and reportedly shot at with rubber bullets by heavily armed police in riot gear with armoured vehicles stationed close by.

Deepening the sadness is the gas lighting and disinformation put out by Ottawa Police and their Chief Steve Bell saying that protesters are actually attacking the police, and none have been injured. We have several reliable accounts of protesters being “arrested” and then dropped 20 minutes away from the core and coerced into signing a document saying they will not return.

As politicians around the world condemn Canada’s new police-state behaviour, the message is clear: any dissent against the Trudeau government will not be tolerated. Freedom of speech, assembly, movement, and the press have all fallen to what is now essentially a militarized zone with pedestrians in the “secured zone” being questioned and ordered back to their hotel rooms or to leave outright. Will Canadians start to see through the misinformation and join what the truckers started?” Gord Parks, BLN

I spent a few minutes reading and re-reading this account from Gord Parks. I thought about what had been said about the protests all over mainstream media. They had demonized these people, our Prime Minister was calling them racist, when I knew people from the Caribbean community who had attended the protest, and personally told me that there was nothing but love for almost three weeks. The undaunted Freedom Convoy protesters never stopped singing ‘O Canada’, never stopped hugging, never stopped praying. The accounts that I heard from people sound more like what Gord Parks had to say.

It was not until this militarized action, brought to head by Prime Minister Trudeau, did things begin to get messy. That is when we started to see violence in the streets of Ottawa. What has been hidden from those of us, who watch CNN, and CP24, is that the violence we were seeing was provoked and stoked by the police. They came outfitted in riot gear; they brutalized and arrested the peaceful demonstrators of the Freedom Convoy while threatening to arrest journalists for reporting what they were doing. Each day the violence escalated, until we saw the horrifying images of people being pepper sprayed and tear gassed.

This has been a dark time in Canadian history, and we have one person to thank for that: our Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau.

“What we are very proud of now is the young generation like Prime Minister (Justin) Trudeau. Yesterday I was at a reception for Trudeau, and I know that half of his cabinet, or even more than half, are Young Global Leaders.” Klaus Schwab (Head of the World Economic Forum)

It is interesting; what exactly is Klaus Schwab proud of? Is it the fact that one of his prized students had destroyed his country?

The current protest against vaccine mandates in Canada reveal that government authority and legitimacy are fragile. There are members of our government who claim that circumstances require extraordinary measures; they have found that their citizens also are capable of extraordinary measures as well.

This is why, for the sake of constitutional order, their frivolous claim for extraordinary powers have to stop. The worst part of this pandemic has passed; the real emergency however is the permanent appeal to emergency. The Trudeau government have imposed sweeping social and economic controls that have cost Canadians hundreds of billions of dollars in losses. Let’s not talk about the immeasurable emotional, psychological, spiritual, and physical turmoil – turmoil that has helped fuel the protests that you are seeing all across the globe.

It was disturbing to see how other countries were viewing us. To have people from other countries reach out to me and say, “What the hell is happening in Canada?”  The funny (not so funny) thing is that as disturbing as it was to watch the violence of out-of-control police carry out the will of our Prime Minister, there was another crackdown, which we didn’t find out about until the dust had settled.

Justin Trudeau and his Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland awarded themselves the authority to freeze the bank accounts of the Freedom Convoy’s organizers, as well as anyone who they suspect helped or contributed money to them. That’s right. Canadians had their bank accounts seized by the Liberal government because they donated to a political cause that was retroactively declared illegal by the federal government. Once again, I have received phone calls from community members who are locked out of their account because they donated money to a cause they believed in.

Klaus Schwab: is this what you are proud of?

Where and how will this end?

This eerily looks like the beginnings of a Chinese communist style “social credit” system in Canada! That is where your compliance to every government policy whim is monitored and ensured at the pain of complete expulsion from society. Let’s be very clear about this; Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has brought authoritarianism and tyranny to Canada.

The Emergencies Act was evoked for the first time in Canadian history. The Emergencies Act was developed out of the War Measures Act, and it was employed to combat wars and domestic terrorism, none of which was happening in Canada. Trudeau employed it to stop a peaceful protest in our nation’s capital. Again, it is interesting that this was employed after everyone had already gone home.

What the Emergency Act did was allow the Trudeau government to control protests: as Canadians, you cannot participate or travel to public assemblies the government deems unlawful, nor can you host such a protest on your own private property. Not only does Trudeau’s new powers severely restrict our civil liberties now, but it sets a precedent that will allow future governments to stifle peaceful protest!

Is this what we want our younger generation to see; that supporters of grassroots peaceful protests in the future will have reason to fear being financially punished by their government, just for supporting a peaceful assembly?

Of course, you have the Prime Minister cheerleading team, headed up by NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, who has expressed support for Trudeau invoking the Emergencies Act,

Thankfully, there were some elected leaders who began to stand up against Trudeau. Quebec Premier Francois Legault, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe have all condemned this act. Never in Canadian history have provinces not been able to accommodate protests by themselves and control them when they become dangerous or disruptive. The Emergencies Act can only be invoked when an issue cannot be dealt with by provinces, and to them, this was a clear overstep.

Multiple civil rights groups have also condemned Trudeau. Both the Canadian Civil Liberties Association and the Canadian Constitutional Foundation have spoken out against it, stating that the federal government has not met the threshold necessary to invoke the Emergencies Act.

A deeply undemocratic and unethical power grab is what caused this crisis and layering on more power grabs will never solve it. This is the biggest attempt to grab power in Canadian history. It cannot be allowed to happen. Both Trudeau and Ford must be electorally banished from power, and we must ensure that no one ever abuses our democracy in the way they have again!

Even though the Emergencies Act was revoked, questions remain about what might be the long-term effects of invoking such extraordinary measures to silence protestors. On a larger scale, these actions set a dangerous precedent of how the government decides to go after protests, and leaves open the door to using the same tactics in the future.

The urgent need is for our government, and all world governments to abandon urgency and return to the slow, steady business of governance.

The beauty, in a way is that all of this has brought different members of Canada together in an unimaginable way. When David Icke speaks about ending this with love, the Trucker Convoy exemplifies that point.

WE are love. WE are Canadians. Trudeau you are no longer a part of this equation.

We, as humans are guaranteed certain things in life: stressors, taxes, bills and death are the first thoughts that pop to mind. It is not uncommon that many people find a hard time dealing with these daily life stressors, and at times will find themselves losing control over their lives. Simone Jennifer Smith’s great passion is using the gifts that have been given to her, to help educate her clients on how to live meaningful lives. The Hear to Help Team consists of powerfully motivated individuals, who like Simone, see that there is a need in this world; a need for real connection. As the founder and Director of Hear 2 Help, Simone leads a team that goes out into the community day to day, servicing families with their educational, legal and mental health needs.Her dedication shows in her Toronto Caribbean newspaper articles, and in her role as a host on the TCN TV Network.

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You get vaccinated, get Myocarditis, and then have a ticking time bomb in your chest

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BY MICHAEL THOMAS

According to a new peer-reviewed study funded by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), sixty per cent of young people who were hospitalized with Myocarditis after receiving an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine still showed signs of this disease six months after being injected.

Some 307 out of 333 patients they started with had their health data collected from April 2021 to November 2022. The time between injection and follow-up varied, with a median of 178 days, almost six months.

What is worse is the study authors are said to be making fun of the seriousness of the findings. They are calling the results reassuring and describing these cases of Myocarditis as mild.

Who are these study authors? Why are they acting so recklessly? Critics said that some of those study authors who published their report in The Lancet on September 6th, 2024, also have ties to the government and the big drug companies that may have influenced the research.

One such person is lead author Dr Supriya S. Jain, a pediatric cardiologist and researcher at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital in Valhalla, New York. Daniel O’Conner of Trial Site News criticized the FDA as the study’s funder. “The FDA is not keeping up with its tradition of ‘patient safety first,’” he said.

O’Conner said he believes the outcome is much more severe than is reported, and The FDA study authors do not have the urgency they should, given the vulnerabilities of the population.

Chief Scientific Officer of The Children’s Health Defense Brian Hooker agreed, saying he was “disgusted” by the study authors’ downplaying of cardiac harm caused by the COVID-19 mRNA injections. Hooker is quoted as saying, “You get vaccinated, get Myocarditis, and then have a ticking time bomb in your chest for the rest of your life.”

Some of the most vital questions here concerning these injected youths, and the injected population is “What happens as they age?” or “Where do they go from here?”

It is important to know that medical researchers have pointed out that studies show Myocarditis can be life-threatening and can also cause critical changes and scarring of the heart.

“I don’t feel that any incidence of vaccine-induced Myocarditis is reassuring,” Heather Ray, a science and research analyst with CHD told a reputable news source. “Additionally, we have all witnessed several anecdotal, or personal reports of individuals who died from vaccine-induced cardiac issues over the past four years.”

Dr Peter McCullough said, as a cardiologist, he was “Greatly concerned,” that COVID-19 vaccine heart damage in most of the young people studied had not resolved at the time of follow-up. McCullough said that he disagreed with the author’s reports calling this finding mild, “Even small areas of damage invisible to cardiac MRI could put vaccine recipients at risk for a future cardiac arrest.”

It is amazing that with all these findings and recommendations to date, COVID mRNA Injections are still very intentionally and maliciously pushed on the population quietly worldwide, this is especially true here in Canada.

It may interest readers to know that the same people behind these mRNA injections in the Western world have decided to look at Africans as lab rats too. The World Health Organization has approved so-called mpox injections for use in adults and said it can be used for: babies, children, teens, and pregnant women in Africa.

Brian Hooker called the WHO’s approval of the shot for infants and children in Africa “A train wreck in the making.”

Recently here in Canada, Global News is now warning that the CDC is telling folks that COVID injections, and heart inflammation issues between injected teens are related. This is something that Toronto Caribbean Newspaper has been warning Canadians about for years now.

Again, Global News has reported, “Myocarditis is noted by the Canadian Pediatric Society as a possible side effect of mRNA injections.” https://old.bitchute.com/video/EFDWj1rHrX6v/

Now more than ever it is vital that folks think for themselves and quit relying on compromised professionals who are in positions of power but are wolves in sheep’s clothing working for Big Pharma.

A rule of thumb is to question everything because history has shown that liars usually suffer from short memory.

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New course launched that counters narratives and understands Black children’s humanity

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BY PAUL JUNOR

The launch of the new course “Black Childhoods in Canada” in the School of Early Childhood Studies at Toronto Metropolitan University is positive and encouraging. Details of the launch of this groundbreaking course were revealed in a post by Clara Wong on May 8th, 2024. For many students it will be the first time formally studying Black experiences; encountering Black scholarship, or even being taught by a Black professor. It was introduced in the winter term of 2024 and was one of the first courses in TMU’s Black Studies minor, which is offered by the Faculty of Community Services.

The course is coded as “CLD540” and details of its content are noted.

“An introduction to Black Canadian Studies in the context of childhoods. Childhoods are considered via Black feminism, Black studies, anti-racism, and de-colonial theoretical and practical frameworks and pedagogy. Students engage in a range of textual, experiential and multi-modal learning opportunities.”

Some of the topics covered include:

  • Black acts and media
  • Black Canadian histories
  • Black families and mothering
  • Black girlhood
  • Blackness and disability
  • Blackness and ECEC and education
  • Black play
  • Black queer activism
  • Global anti-Black racism

Professor Rachel Berman was inspired to enlarge the Black studies content in early childhood studies and reached out to her colleague, Janelle Brady to collaborate on the development of the course. This was financed through the Faculty of Community Services Anti-Black Racism Curriculum Development Fund, which ensured that it was ready.

Professor Berman states, “I’m thrilled now to see the course come to life. It’s long overdue. There’s a deficit assumption about Black children-that Black boys make trouble during play, or that Black girls are made to seem more mature than they are. We need to counter those narratives and understand Black children’s humanity.”

Professor Brady notes, “The course doesn’t resolve everything, but it’s a start in breaking the ‘preschool-to-prison’ pipeline for Black children.”

She observed further that the impact of teaching the course has influenced her greatly. She adds, “It motivated me to do even more and seek more resources. There were so many informal discussions among students inside and outside of class. There’s a real hunger for spaces like this. It was inspiring to see how much students are already engaged in anti-Black racism work, and I feel I was learning just as much as they were.”

There are many testimonials from students who have been enrolled in this extraordinary course. Faizi Ali, an undergraduate student in the early childhood studies program states, “Any forum that allows Black students to lift their voice is cause for celebration. The course provides so much space for us to exchange ideas and thoughtful dialogue. I’ve gained many new perspectives and techniques to better support students.”

Magdalena Grammenopoulos, a media production undergraduate student, talked about the insight that left the biggest impression on her from the course. She states, “The concept of Black ‘futurity.’ It’s about imagining a stronger future for Black children through the ways we live day-to-day-ways that counter the stereotypes and discrimination which prevent Black children from living as freely as others. I want to implement futurity by always taking it upon myself to create safer spaces for Black children, whether it be my friends, family, or strangers.”

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“No! You can’t check my phone.” Border officers are not authorized to search your electronic device

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BY SIMONE J. SMITH

Each year, millions of Canadians travel abroad, and we carry our personal devices (computers, tablets, and smartphones). These devices contain highly sensitive and private information about who you are, reflecting your: lifestyle, beliefs, relationships, finances, and health.

What you may not know is that even though your personal device is very personal, and highly sensitive because of the information on it, section 99(1)(a) of the Customs Act allows Canadian Border Officers to search these devices without any reasonable suspicion. This law was recently challenged by two travelers, Jeremy Pike and David Scott, who were charged with possessing and importing child pornography after their devices were searched. Now, although it is a good thing that this type of behaviour was caught, the key question in their appeal is whether this law is constitutional.

On August 12th, 2024, the Court of Appeal for Ontario released its decision in R v. Pike, 2024 ONCA 608, holding that section 99(1)(a) of the Customs Act, which authorizes border officers to search electronic devices without any reasonable basis, is unconstitutional because it violates the section 8 Charter right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure. CCLA was an intervener in the case.

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association is a human rights organization committed to defending the: rights, dignity, safety, and freedoms of all people in Canada. CCLA is the pre-eminent voice advocating for the rights and freedoms of all Canadians and all persons living in Canada. They are leaders in protecting rights and have earned widespread respect for their principled stand on such issues as: national security, censorship, capital punishment, and police and state accountability with a fearless voice on civil liberties, human rights and democratic freedoms.

Shakir Rahim, Director of the Criminal Justice Program, made the following statement, “CCLA applauds this important ruling, which makes it clear the border is not a Charter-free zone. As CCLA argued, standardless limitless searches of electronic devices, which contain highly private information, violate the Charter right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure.”

I had a chance to review the decision, and I found direct references of CCLA’s submissions at paragraphs:

  • 63: The Crown’s related counterargument that travelers’ “choice” to travel with digital devices merits a lower threshold also fails. Because digital devices are our “constant companion[s]” (Bykovets, at para. 1), travelers need to bring them across borders to work and communicate. As the trial judge ruled, leaving them behind is not a meaningful choice. Neither is declining to leave and re-enter Canada, which, as the intervener Canadian Civil Liberties Association (the “CCLA”) submits, is not merely a choice but a section 6 Charter Just as “Canadians are not required to become digital recluses” to preserve their privacy (R. v. Jones, 2017 SCC 60, [2017] 2 S.C.R. 696, at para. 45), they also should not have to surrender the ability to enter and leave Canada with an indispensable instrument of modern life.
  • 66: The law’s low threshold increases this risk because, as the CCLA submits, low threshold powers are the easiest for officers to wield to target, whether intentionally or not, racialized and disadvantaged people: R. v. Landry. While the law’s good faith purpose test offers some protection against this risk, its subjective nature makes that risk harder to detect because officers do not have to point to objective facts to justify the search and help negate the possibility of discrimination.
  • 73: Simmons held that the state’s interest in suppressing the trafficking of drugs produced in other countries that had to be transported across the physical border to enter Canada justified the strip search law: at pp. 526-529. In contrast, digital contraband, even when downloaded to a device, is usually also stored on external servers and can be electronically transmitted into Canada, a mode of transmission that the Agency admits it has no mandate to control.

(They refer to Professor Steven Penney’s article “Mere Evidence? Why Customs Searches of Digital Devices Violate Section 8 of the Charter” and an article by Professor Robert Diab “Protecting the Right to Privacy in Digital Devices: Reasonable Search on Arrest and at the Border” (2018)

  • 89: Manual searches can still invade large amounts of highly private information and, if officers invest the time, can be almost as revealing as forensic searches. Further, officers could easily use manual searches as a backdoor to gain information that would meet the higher threshold to conduct forensic searches.

They refer to an article by Bingzi Hu, “Border Search in the Digital Era: Refashioning the Routine vs. Nonroutine Distinction for Electronic Device Searches” (2022)

“Parliament must legislate a stringent standard with clear safeguards for the state to search an electronic device at the border. This reflects the fact that electronic devices are a trove of our most personal, intimate, and sensitive information,” shares Shakir.

The pandemic showed how willing our government is to overlook and ignore our rights and freedoms. This is why the Toronto Caribbean Newspaper will always keep you “In the Know,” when it comes to how to truly live as a FREE Canadian.

REFERENCES:

https://www.canlii.org/en/on/onca/doc/2024/2024onca608/2024onca608.html

https://www.canlii.org/en/ca/scc/doc/2017/2017scc60/2017scc60.html

https://www.canlii.org/en/ca/laws/stat/schedule-b-to-the-canada-act-1982-uk-1982-c-11/latest/schedule-b-to-the-canada-act-1982-uk-1982-c-11.html

https://ccla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CCLA-Intervener-Factum-R.-v.-Pike-Scott-COA-23-CR-0023-C70656.pdf

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