Overnight, the Russians used 39 ballistic missiles and more than 120 attack drones and loitering munitions against our energy and critical infrastructure in Kyiv, the Kyiv region, and Kharkiv. A targeted Russian ballistic missile strike specifically against energy infrastructure – the very infrastructure covered by the ceasefire announced by the American President. The strike was entirely deliberate and demonstrative in its scale – Russia has never before shown such ostentatious disrespect toward the United States. Russia does not consider the American President’s statements strong. Unfortunately, at least 600,000 people are now without power. Outages could become even more widespread. Unfortunately, there is significant damage to facilities and equipment – at 26 facilities of our power system and four facilities in the oil and gas sector. I am grateful to the repair crews, all Ukrainian energy workers, and the personnel of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine for all their efforts to address the aftermath of this Russian strike. Tragically, there have been fatalities and injuries.
We ask America and EVERYONE in the world who does not turn a blind eye to reality to respond – and to respond forcefully. Russia has squandered the opportunity for de-escalation and has clearly chosen to continue its insane war of annihilation. We ask President Trump to impose STRONG sanctions on Russia, especially since the Lindsey Graham bill, which was recently passed and signed into law, authorizes and regulates such measures. The American President has all the effective and necessary tools to bring peace closer through strength, justice, and pressure on the aggressor. We ask for additional packages of Patriot missile interceptors for Ukraine. It is entirely fair for us to tell the United States, Europe, and all our partners that no country in the world should be left alone to face such a deranged and pro-war actor as Russia. I am grateful to everyone who helps Ukraine! Peace can only come through strength, and we ask America to remember this principle of Reagan’s. Glory to Ukraine!
Canada wasn’t an independent country in 1812. Nobody disputes that. But our history didn’t begin on July 1, 1867.
But here’s what you’re missing: the people who defended this land in 1812 were defending the very territory that would become Canada.
On October 13, 1812, at the Battle of Queenston Heights, British regulars, Canadian militia, Indigenous warriors and free Black volunteers stood together against an American invasion.
Sir Isaac Brock, born in Guernsey, died leading a charge against American forces.
John Norton and his Indigenous warriors played a crucial role in containing the invading forces.
Major-General Roger Hale Sheaffe subsequently led reinforcements that secured victory, with hundreds of American soldiers taken prisoner.
Richard Pierpoint, a formerly enslaved African man, helped organize a company of Black volunteers who contributed to the defence of Upper Canada.
French-speaking Canadians also defended their communities during the War of 1812, including at the Battle of Châteauguay in 1813, where Charles-Michel de Salaberry led a largely Canadian force against an American advance toward Montreal.
Different languages. Different backgrounds. Different origins. One common purpose: defending the land they called home.
Yes, Brock served the British Crown. That’s a historical fact. But reducing the War of 1812 to a British military operation ignores the people who lived here, fought here and helped shape the country we would eventually become.
And suggesting that a Prime Minister shouldn’t commemorate Canadian history because there’s a trade agreement to negotiate with Washington is a peculiar argument.
We can honour our past while negotiating our future.
Canada did not become a country until 1867. But the courage, sacrifices and foundations of our nation existed long before Confederation.
Our history deserves to be remembered, not diminished. 🇨🇦
@DimitrisSoudas@mbockcote Seulement 28% ont voté pour le PQ. Un coup à l'arogance de PSPP !
Par ailleurs, peut-on m'expliquer pourquoi on ne veut pas de référendum et voter PQ ?