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At the initiative of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Canada is flying in 25,000 Syrian refugees from camps in Lebanon and Jordan. Volunteers are offering shelter and knitting tuques. “It is a very nice step, a question of humanity.”
The Canadian environmental activist Severn Cullis-Suzuki gained international fame at age 12, when she addressed the Eart Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. More than 20 years on, she is still committed to the cause of sustainability. “It’s great to have a story that inspires people.”
After a week with two deadly attacks on Canadian soldiers in uniform by domestic perpetrators, Canada is carefully taking stock. Many don’t want their country to change. “We’re certainly hoping that our government and our parliament remain accessible.”
Two deadly attacks in one week have shocked Canada. A debate about domestic jihadists has suddenly gained urgency. But many are reluctant to jump to conclusions. “We are a country that is very free and open, and I think we feel strongly that should not change.”
A Canadian soldier was shot and killed yesterday at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. The gunman then stormed into Canada’s Parliament. It was the second attack in Canada within three days. Many Canadians are uncomfortable to be part of a conversation about terrorism. “This is not normal.”
Kim Phuc is known internationally as the napalm girl, the child in the historic news photo fleeing a bombardment during the Vietnam War. She is one of 20 people from across the globe featured in the forthcoming book Children Who Changed the World. “My wish is to never again see people suffer like that, especially children.”
Canada is planning to make a claim to the geographic North Pole. Prime Minister Stephen Harper wants Canadian scientists to change a submission to the UN to that effect. Rightly so, say some. But according to others, a Canadian claim to the North Pole is doomed to fail.
Canada is resisting efforts to curb international trade in asbestos, the building material that can cause cancer. The country, which prohibits its use, wants to continue to export the material to developing countries where it is still allowed. In the mining town of Asbestos, people are hoping for a revival of good times.
Education is crucial for the reconstruction of Haiti, says Michaëlle Jean, UNESCO Special Envoy for Haiti. In her new role, the former Governor-General of Canada is “carrying out a crusade” for her country of birth, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere that was hit by a devastating earthquake in 2010.
Rising world demand for food has put a spotlight on potash, a key ingredient of agricultural fertilizer. Market leader Potash Corp. remains in Canadian hands after a failed takeover bid. Although potash doesn’t have the universal visibility of oil, it is an essential source of energy. Join a tour of an underground potash mine.
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