The jury's verdict delivers accountability for Derek Chauvin, but not justice for George Floyd. Real justice for him and too many others can only happen when we build a nation that fundamentally respects the human dignity of every person.
Canadians are deeply disturbed and saddened by the attack on democracy in the United States, our closest ally and neighbour. Violence will never succeed in overruling the will of the people. Democracy in the US must be upheld - and it will be.
🔟 years ago, a #Tunisian vegetable vendor set himself on fire in #SidiBouzid & triggered forces far greater than himself.
Read @NDI President @AmbDMitchell's statement on the tenth anniversary of Mohamed #Bouazizi's death.
#Tunisia 🇹🇳 #ArabSpring
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