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The Global Summud Flotilla and Trump’s “Peace Deal”

Washington Report on Middle East Affairs: November/December 2025

A nod to the courage of Israel’s elite naval commandos who risked nothing but a sunburn to detain hundreds of peaceful protesters on the perfectly legal Global Sumud Flotilla.

On the other hand, interfering with the passage of civilian vessels in international waters is a crime. When Somalis or other non-state actors do it, their actions are instantly condemned as piracy or terrorism.

Remembrance Day, redacted

Canada’s growing network of secret military bases raises troubling questions about accountability, legality, and remembrance

Canadian Dimension: Morgan Duchesney - November 11, 2025

On November 11, Canadians honour the terrible sacrifices made by the nation’s living and departed veterans. That remembrance ought to include all military casualties—not a redacted roster.

Tough-on-crime Reforms Column Misses Mark

Cape Breton Post: Oct 27, 2025

Brian Lilley’s above column on bail reform includes claims that are easily refuted by referencing Statistics Canada which states that crime severity in Canada showed a 4.1 per cent drop in 2024 while the “police-reported crime rate per 100,000 population-Canada …” dropped 3.6 percent.

Exaggerating the prevalence of violent crime distracts authorities from addressing crime’s underlying causes, preferably without resort to emotion.

CANADA NEEDS TO USE MORE THAN WORDS AGAINST ISRAEL

Washington Report on Middle East Affairs: Oct. 2025

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has expressed his displeasure with Israel’s ongoing campaign of slaughter, starvation and destruction in Gaza and the West Bank. Unfortunately, he has chosen to mimic his predecessors and avoid taking serious action against the Israeli state and its Canadian enablers.

Canada on Israel’s Destruction of Gaza and its People: Bold Words - Zero Action

Halifax Herald: 18 August 2025

Prime Minister Carney has expressed his displeasure with Israel’s ongoing campaign of slaughter, starvation and destruction in Gaza and the West Bank. Unfortunately, he has chosen to mimic his predecessors and avoid taking serious action against the Israeli state and its Canadian enablers.

Hamas - Israel’s “Useful” Enemy

Inverness Oran: 13 August 2025

Many Canadians may be unaware that the Israeli state has long-supported the existence of Hamas through Qatari intermediaries who provide shelter and funding. This cynical hypocrisy has allowed the survival of Hamas and given Israel an excuse to regularly attack Gaza with disproportionate force, killing mostly civilians in their attempt to "destroy" Hamas.

Canada Must End its Complicity in Genocide

Washington Report on Middle East Affairs: 29 July 2025

Nakba Day just passed and was not acknowledged by Canada’s government or its ruling Liberal Party. Previous administrations were equally indifferent. Meanwhile, the Israeli state’s former Nakba denial has recently been replaced by open promises of a second expulsion.

As Israel continues to destroy the Palestinian people, why is Prime Minister Mark Carney offering nothing but tepid platitudes?

Trump Should Apply to Enter Canada

Re: Trump will be coming to Canada to attend G7 summit in June, White House confirms — Hadriana Lowenkron, May 22 - Bloomberg

National Post: 1 June, 2025 / Hill Times: 4 June 2025

Like all visitors with a criminal conviction, Donald Trump should be required to apply for a special entry permit to attend the G7 conference on June 15. Even former President George W. Bush was required to seek a permit due to his past impaired driving conviction.

2025 Royal Visit – Canada Still Deferring to Unaccountable Power

Hill Times: 28 May 2025 / Chronicle Herald: 31 May 2025

King Charles and queen Camilla’s May 26-27 Canadian visit inspires me to question both the value and purpose of Canada’s link to the British monarchy. I feel no personal loyalty to these wealthy strangers whose unrestrained forbearers cruelly-oppressed the ancestors of many Canadians, including mine. Nevertheless, Canada’s government and many institutions remain smitten by the glittering allure of royalty.

Royal visit 2025 - Perpetuating Deference to Unaccountable Power

Most Canadians quietly accept the legitimacy of unaccountable public and private power

Canadian Dimension: May 27, 2025 / Logo Press left: June 3, 2025

As Victoria Day memories fade, monarchists may already be rehearsing their bow and curtsy routines for the May 26-27 visit of King Charles and Queen Camilla.