Trillium giff of life network has launched the Gift of 8 Movement with Deb Matthews, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care. Most Canadians are compassionate to agree with organ donation, very few actually take the effort to sign up for it. The biggest misconception is that if you sign your
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Burma news
News about Burma is good. Good news about Burma is great. Here is a small compilation of recent news articles of Burma in Canadian media. For more visit our website www.cfob.org CBC: Burma sanctions under review, Baird says http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2012/04/12/burma-baird-sanctions.html Canada.com: Baird signals possible change to Burma sanctions http://www.canada.com/Baird+signals+possible+change+Burma+sanctions/6450193/story.html Toronto Star:
Continue readingEve teasing or sexual harassment -blaming the victim
This is what jet lag does to me..up all night reading up crazy good articles…found this one to be good to be shared- What have clothes got to do with sexual attacks? by Annie Zaidi. Eve teasing (or sexual harassment as we call in West) is rather a common sight
Continue readingDifference between India & China
A nice article sent by a friend, that highlights the difference between India and China and why India might end up playing catch up with China with its approach and attitude. I couldn’t find a web link , hence back at my blog to post this article GARHWAL POST (UTTARAKHAND’S
Continue readingOntario budget 2011 highlights
Today, we made choices that will secure an even brighter future for our children and grandchildren. These choices represent the kind of positive plan Ontario families are looking for. And only Dalton McGuinty and Ontario Liberals can deliver it.
In today’s provincial budget, Finance Minister Dwight Duncan outlined the choices we’ve made […]
Continue readingPaul Copeland: On sanctions & ICC – Burma
Paul Copeland is a reputed Toronto based Human Rights lawyer and fellow member of Canadian Friends of Burma who has been a strong voice for democracy in Burma. While Canada has done some good things to support democracy in Burma, a lot more can be done, especially in helping bring refugees in UNHCR camps to Canada. […]
Continue readingIndia’s Budget Highlights 2011 – Canada can gain from it
India has unveiled a $273.4 Billion budget for the year 2011-2012. . Two key sectors that will be of interest to Canada are infrastructure, and Mutual Funds. Defence and commodities continue to be highly untapped markets for Canadian companies. Here is 2 minute version of it more details below.
-“The budget has set about a lot of […]
Continue readingIndia will be world’s No. 1 economy by 2050 : CITI Financial
Citi Financial has released a report that project the largest economies of the world in 2050. It is an interesting list with India leading the way(not surprising) with no European country(surprising) and Nigeria coming in at six. Here is the top 10 and news article on it.
Following will be the 10 largest economies […]
Continue readingCanada should push for democracy in Burma
For the first time in the forum’s history, members of the Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) discussed the advancement of democracy in Burma today, following the tabling of a proposed resolution by the Canadian Delegation at the APPF conference in Ulannbattor, Mongolia.
The Honourable Bryon Wilfert (MP, Richmond Hill) is Co-Chair of the Canadian delegation and […]
Continue readingDalton McGuinty greetings for Thai Pongal festival
Premier’s Statement Thai Pongal
NEWS January 14, 2011
Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty released this statement marking the Thai Pongal festival.
“On behalf of the Government of Ontario I wish to extend warm wishes to those Ontario families who are celebrating Thai Pongal.
Thai Pongal, an annual festival celebrating the bounty of the harvest, is observed […]
Continue readingCanada and Burma: 2010 Highlights
2010 was spectacular with the release of Aung San Suu Kyi, but a disaster with the flawed election and nature’s havoc with Giri. We will continue to pursue peaceful means to bring democracy and respect for human rights in Burma and thanks to Canada for being […]
Continue readingKKK vs Wikileaks
In the US you can not make donations to Wikileaks through Visa, Mastercard or Paypal, but you can still use them for KKK ! Way to go Obama, defending the rights of KKK but not Wikileaks! You are an inspiration for young visible minorities to follow!
Continue readingDaw Aung San Suu Kyi’s message to Canada
Yesterday on Parliament Hill we hosted a joint meeting by Parliamentary Friends of Burma (PFOB) and Canadian Friends of Burma (CFOB) with Mrs. Lucinda Phillips, sister-in-law of Aung San Suu Kyi. She delivered a message from the Burmese democracy leader to the government and people of Canada
Her message is as followed:
“I deeply appreciate the award […]
Continue readingSkirting the Limits : One woman’s desire to empower women around the world
OK, I have been persuaded to get back to blogging, but going to try and keep it sober and short micro blogs. This is an amazing blog I came across Skirting the limits It’s a blog by a woman travelling around the world after college in her attempt to change the lives of women in […]
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