Chris

Global democracy and governance advocate. Proud 🇨🇦. Exp in 🇺🇦, 🇹🇳, 🇲🇿, 🇹🇭, 🇱🇰, 🇳🇬 + more. ❤️Travel, trying new-to-me food, global politics.

[Chris @yonke]

Some sad news here. He was a very kind and dedicated soul. Driving to all corners of NS with him was the start of my NS political life. https://t.co/nr0QNpIAgF

[MFA of Ukraine 🇺🇦 @MFA_Ukraine]

Sincere congratulations to Canada and our colleagues at @CanadaFP on Canada Day! Canada has long been one of Ukraine’s closest partners and allies and a steadfast defender of freedom and international law.

Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale armed aggression, the Canadian people have manifested true solidarity with Ukraine through political, military, humanitarian, and financial support. We highly value Canada’s contribution to strengthening international coalitions in support of Ukraine, advancing efforts to bring Ukrainian children home, promoting a just peace, and ensuring Russia’s accountability for war crimes committed in Ukraine.

On this special day, we wish Canada peace, prosperity, and continued success, and look forward to further strengthening the special partnership and friendship between our states.

Happy Canada Day! Bonne fête du Canada! 🇺🇦🤝🇨🇦

[Bluenose II @SailBluenoseII]

Happy Canada Day from the deck of Bluenose II. 🇨🇦

[Chris Hadfield @Cmdr_Hadfield]

🇨🇦 The True North, Strong and Free 🇨🇦
Happy Canada Day! Bonne fête du Canada!
Canada is exactly 159 years old today - better and stronger than ever.
Our huge country from space: #radarsat @csa_asc

[Toronto Blue Jays @BlueJays]

“I love you Canada” ❤️🥹🇨🇦

Happy #CanadaDay from your Blue Jays!

[Canadian Army @CanadianArmy]

On this 110th anniversary, we remember the sacrifice made at Beaumont-Hamel. Answering the call, the Royal Newfoundland Regiment advanced through treacherous grounds, at a devastating cost of over 700 casualties. Today we remember their enduring legacy.

[The Associated Press @AP]

BREAKING: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán concedes defeat to Peter Magyar after "painful" election result, ending 16 years in power. https://t.co/y35vYF2Wf1

[Chris @yonke]

To my friends in Ireland, I hope this translates - Athbhliain faoi mhaise daoibh - Happy New Year!

[Chris @yonke]

I have conducted a lot of business in Spain, more specifically San Sebastian. Feliz Año Nuevo and Urte berri on! (please excuse any typo -- I tried). Happy New Year!

[Chris @yonke]

Great to see Sri Lanka welcome 2026 … and nice views of my former apartment in Colombo. Waiting for midnight in Atlantic Canada. Happy New Year!

[Sri Lanka Tweet 🇱🇰 @SriLankaTweet]

Happy New Year, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 🎉 🎆🎇

Fireworks have been launched from Colombo Galle Face, Port City and the Lotus Tower to ring in 2026.

[Chris @yonke]

Bangkok had an impressive NYE! I think fondly of my time there.

[Getty Images News @GettyImagesNews]

ICONSIAM hosts a fireworks show over the Chao Phraya River during #NewYearsEve celebrations in Bangkok, Thailand. Thousands lined the Chao Phraya river in Bangkok as the country welcomed the new year.

More #GettyNewsVideo 🎥 @laurendecicca 👉 https://t.co/5Kx2njCIm3

[LGen Michael Wright, CCA/CAC @Army_Comd_Armee]

#OTD in 1948, the UN adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. A Canadian, John Humphrey, was one of its drafters. The values it espouses are Canadian values and Canadian Army values.

[Toronto Blue Jays @BlueJays]

WE'RE GOING TO THE WORLD SERIES!!!!! #WANTITALL

[Kevin Pillar @KPILLAR4]

Today is a great day to force a game 7

[Chris @yonke]

So this year, Canadian Thanksgiving includes Baseball. Thank You @BlueJays !

[Toronto Blue Jays @BlueJays]

Keep going. #WANTITALL

[Chris @yonke]

Today is International Day of Democracy. To all those who encourage robust citizen participation, transparency, and democratic governance — thank you. #Democracy cannot be taken for granted.

[Chris @yonke]

Politics is never boring.

[BBC News (World) @BBCWorld]

Thailand names third prime minister in two years https://t.co/yrOG1WRujD

[Saksith Saiyasombut | ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ไสยสมบัติ @SaksithCNA]

#BREAKING: Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra dismissed as Prime Minister

Thai Const. Court finds her guilty of ethics and integrity violations in leaked call with Cambodian ex-PM Hun Sen.

Thailand's 31st and 2nd female PM - incl the whole cabinet - is removed from office.

[Chris @yonke]

As democracy in Georgia collapses, Russia, China and Iran see an opening
https://t.co/kr7RusxJmQ