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OTTAWA - A Liberal MP says his committee colleagues are wasting time by launching a third inquiry into the former employment minister instead of focusing on important legislation for Indigenous Peoples. Read this article for free: Already have an account? As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists are working harder than ever to bring you the latest local updates to keep you safe and informed. Now, more than ever, we need your support. Starting at $14.99 plus taxes every four weeks you can access your Brandon Sun online and full access to all content as it appears on our website. or call circulation directly at (204) 727-0527. Your pledge helps to ensure we provide the news that matters most to your community! OTTAWA - A Liberal MP says his committee colleagues are wasting time by launching a third inquiry into the former employment minister instead of focusing on important legislation for Indigenous Peoples. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? OTTAWA – A Liberal MP says his committee colleagues are wasting time by launching a third inquiry into the former employment minister instead of focusing on important legislation for Indigenous Peoples. Jaime Battiste, who is Mi’kmaq, said there has been an “attack” on fellow Liberal MP Randy Boissonnault, who left his position as employment minister on Wednesday after allegations of shifting claims of Indigenous identity and questions around his past business dealings. Boissonnault has been the subject of two parliamentary probes, and Battiste said a third one by the Indigenous and northern affairs committee is “a waste of time, and it seems to be the Conservatives’ way of ensuring that nothing gets done in the House of Commons.” The Conservatives, NDP and Bloc Québécois all supported pushing ahead with the third study, even after Boissonnault left cabinet. Though Liberal MPs did not object to the motion Thursday, Battiste said the committee’s time would be better spent studying legislation on important issues such as First Nations policing, a modern treaty commissioner and clean water for First Nations. “It’s very much my fear and frustration that politics is now becoming more important at the Indigenous and northern affairs committee than actually Indigenous Peoples that we’re there every day to try to make life better for,” he said. Boissonnault came under intense scrutiny after the National Post reported that a company he previously co-owned described itself as wholly Indigenous-owned in order to apply for government contracts set aside for Indigenous businesses. He has been described as Indigenous multiple times in communications from the Liberal party, and in 2018 referred to himself as “non-status adopted Cree” — a statement he has repeated on other occasions. He also said his great-grandmother was a “full-blooded Cree woman.” He has since clarified that his adoptive mother and brother are Métis, and he apologized for his shifting claims last Friday. The House ethics committee has separately investigated Boissonnault’s past business dealings after media reports alleged he remained involved in the company he co-founded after he was re-elected in 2021. Opposition MPs on the Indigenous and northern affairs committee passed a motion on Tuesday — a day before Boissonnault left cabinet — for the employment minister to appear as a witness to discuss his claims to Indigenous identity. But because Boissonnault is no longer in cabinet, the Liberal chair of the committee ruled Thursday that newly minted Employment Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor is technically the person the motion called to testify. “I figured this might happen,” said Conservative MP and committee member Jamie Schmale. “If there are games to be played here and we have Minister Petitpas Taylor attend, I don’t think that goes to the spirit of the House order. I don’t think it would be very responsible to go against that ... It’s Randy Boissonault that the House determined it needs and is ordered to appear along with several other witnesses. That’s who we expect to be in that seat.” A new motion from the Conservatives calls directly for Boissonnault to appear at the committee. One of the key concerns raised about Boissonnault in recent weeks is related to the government’s Indigenous business procurement strategy. A directory provides the federal government with names of businesses it could consider using to meet its Indigenous procurement target, which states a minimum five per cent of the total value of government contracts should be held by Indigenous-owned businesses. Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu told a House of Commons committee on Tuesday that the company Boissonnault founded was not listed on that directory. Battiste suggested the committee will now be in a position of determining who is eligible for Indigenous programming and determining who is Indigenous, and as a First Nations person he does not agree with that. “I have a lot of concern because no First Nations, Métis or Inuit in this country are asking committees — who are filled with non-Indigenous Peoples — to determine our identity, who we are.” Schmale, NDP MP Lori Idlout and Bloc MP Sebastian Lemire, who are all members of the committee, did not immediately respond to requests for comment. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 21, 2024. Advertisement AdvertisementHome | News | Opinion G20 Keeps The Idea Alive Opinion: G20 keeps the idea alive Though overshadowed by wars and the return of Trump, the summit in Brazil raised debates on revitalising multilateralism By Telangana Today Published Date - 26 November 2024, 11:55 PM By Akhil Kumar, Anudeep Gujjeti Leaders of the Group of 20 major economies met last week in Brazil for their annual summit overshadowed by two major wars and the return of Donald Trump as President of the United States. As the world is increasingly becoming interconnected and facing challenges such as climate change, energy volatility, hunger and poverty, and growing economic and social inequality, a multilateral forum like G20 aims to address them as they affect every border, continent and ocean. The G20 was formed in 1999 against the backdrop of the financial crisis of the late 1990s that hit East Asia and Southeast Asia in particular. It aimed to secure global economic stability by involving middle-income countries. Over the years, the grouping agenda has expanded to address a wide range of global issues, reflecting the evolving challenges of the international community. It became a crucial platform where world leaders actively engaged in dialogue and coordinated actions to navigate the complexities of global order. Non-Traditional Security Citing data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, which states that 733 million people are undernourished in 2024, Brazil President Lula da Silva inaugurated the “Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty” at the G20 summit. At a time when global discourse is dominated by traditional security concerns such as increasing military budgets, protecting national boundaries, strengthening military alliances and building national defence, the formation of alliance brought non-traditional/non-conventional security back into the spotlight. In 2015, all 193 UN member states adopted the ‘2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’ which aimed to end poverty and hunger, and achieve food security and improved nutrition by 2030. The progress, especially in reducing poverty, inequality and hunger, was severely hampered by systemic and regional factors like Covid-19, supply chain disruptions and conflicts in multiple regions of the world. In his remarks at the session on ‘Social Inclusion and the Fight Against Hunger and Poverty’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi supported Brazil’s initiative of the alliance and reiterated the adverse impacts of conflicts on Global South’s access to “food, fuel and fertilizer.” Interestingly, it was in Brazil during the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio 20), 2012, a process was launched to develop a set of sustainable development goals (SDGs). However, one area where the summit remained elusive was of climate change. Considering that it happened while the Conference of Parties (COP) 29 negotiations were under way in Baku, Azerbaijan, there were high expectations from the summit over concrete outcomes on climate change but the G20 statement did not directly refer to any move away from fossil fuels. This in turn caused fears and dilemmas among the negotiators at COP29. The return of Trump could mean a setback to climate change negotiations as he is dismissive of climate change and is a pro-oil and gas supporter, whose campaign slogan had been “drill-baby-drill”. According to experts at COP29, less-developed countries might need about $1 trillion a year assistance to turn green and without US’ financial and technological support these countries will be pushed towards fossil fuels to meet their energy demands. Claimant over Global South Moreover, as the idea of the Global South gains traction, India and China, two prominent Asian powers and members of BRICS, continue to jostle for leadership within this emerging bloc. Ahead of the G20 Summit, the two nations reached an agreement to disengage along a contentious Himalayan border, an area that witnessed the 2020 Galwan Valley clashes. During the summit, Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping articulated their vision for leadership in the Global South. India emphasised that global conflicts have a disproportionate adverse impact on developing nations, and advocated the need for peace and cooperation for their progress. Hinting at greater support for Global South, President Xi outlined China’s commitment through eight key initiatives, including the promotion of a “high-quality” Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a cornerstone of China’s foreign policy that channels substantial investments into infrastructure projects across the developing world. Additionally, China, in collaboration with Brazil, South Africa and the African Union, announced the launch of the ‘Open Science International Cooperation Initiative.’ This initiative aims to facilitate the transfer of scientific and technological innovations to benefit nations within the Global South. As a forum for dialogue and cooperation, G20’s success is contingent upon its efforts to strengthen both its legitimacy and its operational efficacy Many countries within the Global South have expressed growing concerns about Chinese policies, particularly where Chinese loans have burdened developing nations such as Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Kenya. However, it is undeniable that China’s economic footprint in the Global South, through extensive loans and investments, remains significantly larger than that of India, despite its recent challenges with stalled economic growth. India seeks to strengthen its relationship with countries in the Global South, particularly in Africa, by addressing human-centric and multidimensional concerns such as food security, energy and health. However, achieving a transformative impact on the challenges faced by developing countries requires a more substantial allocation of financial resources to strengthen these partnerships. While India emphasises equity and inclusivity with reforms in multilateral institutions to represent the interests of the Global South, China, on the other hand, is positioning itself to shape a new global order, where it assumes the role of the dominant player. Wars Divide G20 The wars raging in Europe and West Asia dominated the discussions at the summit. In their final joint communique, leaders adopted a more neutral stance in addressing the conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza and Lebanon, reflecting a cautious approach to these complex issues. During the summit, Ukraine launched longer-range US-supplied missiles into Russian territory for the first time, prompting Moscow to revise its nuclear doctrine. This escalation raised concerns among G20 leaders, further intensifying the tension surrounding the conflict. Although some of the European countries wanted a direct reference to Russia over its role in the conflict, the final communique refrained from it, leaving Ukraine’s Western allies disappointed. Similarly, there wasn’t any direct reference to Israel over its actions against the Iran-backed Hamas and Hezbollah in the conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon. The G20 members, which include strong supporters of Israel like the US and Argentina, as well as pro-Palestinian nations such as Turkey, reaffirmed the urgent need to enhance humanitarian aid to the region. They also called for a ceasefire and reiterated their support for a two-state solution. As a forum for dialogue and cooperation, the G20’s success is contingent upon its efforts to continually strengthen both its legitimacy and its operational efficacy, ensuring that it remains a relevant and influential platform for addressing global economic and political challenges. 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LAST 10 GAMES: Hurricanes: 6-3-1, averaging 3.9 goals, 6.4 assists, three penalties and 6.4 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game. Stars: 6-4-0, averaging 3.7 goals, 6.5 assists, 3.6 penalties and 9.5 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game. INJURIES: Hurricanes: None listed. Stars: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar . The Associated PressIt is safe to say Kate DeMeester-Lane has had a book in her hands almost every day of her life. Judy Blume? Check. Edith Wharton and Sarah J. Maas? Check-check. Even now, as the Library Services Manager for the Pima County Public Library, DeMeester-Lane is surrounded by books all the time, but she still needed a minute to think when asked what the title of her own story might be. “How about ‘Just Another Librarian,’” she suggested. “I think it’s a remarkable thing I get to do, but in my world I’m not that remarkable at all. We’re all doing it. We’re doing what librarians have been doing forever.” She is right, of course. As much a calling as a job, librarians have gone about their business in much the same way for generations. What’s new, and sadly ironic, is that libraries and librarians — whose motto for years had been “Shhh!” — now find themselves onstage as grandstanding politicians try to score points by removing “objectionable” books from library collections across the country. Kate DeMeester-Lane reads “That Librarian” by Amanda Jones. Last year alone, more than 10,000 titles were banned by various jurisdictions in the United States, 65% more than in 2022. The modern library has become a battleground in the ongoing culture war between left and right, and DeMeester-Lane is more than an interested observer. When books are challenged here in Tucson, the buck — and the book — stop with her. She gets the phone calls. She sees the letters. Formal challenges come to her desk first. So far, at least, the waters have remained relatively calm. “We’ve been getting 8-10 serious challenges a year, and I can’t say any of them were frivolous,” DeMeester said last week. “I think all the ones we’ve seen are from people who are truly concerned about something they’ve heard or something they’ve read.” The process is relatively simple. Any resident of Pima County or anyone with a Pima County Library card may submit a reconsideration request form in person or online. All such requests are reviewed by at least two and sometimes three professional librarians, but know this in advance: the bar for a successful challenge is high. “Our mission is to ensure access, not to judge content,” DeMeester-Lane said. “It’s not our job to tell people what they can or can’t read. If you live in Pima County, no matter who you are or what you look like, you should be able to find books and materials available for you in our library.” Indeed, the library works hard to ensure that we do. 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Many are controversial, some even disturbing, but there is something for almost everyone. “When I first started out as a librarian, one of my first mentors said that if I didn’t find 10% of the collection personally offensive, I wasn’t doing my job,” DeMeester-Lane said. “Her point was that all of us have our own feelings about stuff, but the library is here for everyone.” So far, at least, Arizona librarians have not felt the fierce stridency their contemporaries have experienced elsewhere, but DeMeester-Lane is keeping a wary eye on the horizon. “The thing that’s interesting about where we’re at now is this idea that librarians are pushing some new, liberal agenda,” DeMeester-Lane observed last week. “We’re trying to brainwash your kids? The American Library Association’s Bill of Rights was adopted in 1939. Our Freedom to Read policy was added in 1953. We’re doing the same things now that we were doing 85 years ago.” Still, the local librarian is often the first to fall when the political crossfire begins. Hundreds have quietly left the field, knowing this new war about words is not what they signed up for. Cover of “That Librarian” by Amanda Jones, who will be in Tucson on Dec. 7. Middle-school librarian Amanda Jones of Louisiana decided to fight back after being publicly demonized by the book-banners two years ago. Not only did Jones sue her abusers for defamation, she has since detailed the experience in a book called “That Librarian,” one of the season’s surprise hits. For her part, DeMeester-Lane is staying put. “When I was young, I needed a permission slip to check out ‘Super Fudge’ by Judy Blume,” DeMeester recalled. “What we’re seeing now is a whole different thing altogether, a whole different flavor of hatefulness. It’s not really about the book, it’s about the people in the book. The people who are writing the book. 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Stay up-to-date on what's happening Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly!Islanders host the Red Wings after Palmieri's 2-goal game Detroit Red Wings (8-10-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Islanders (8-8-5, in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Monday, 7:30 p.m. Canadian Press Nov 24, 2024 1:12 AM Nov 24, 2024 1:20 AM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Detroit Red Wings (8-10-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Islanders (8-8-5, in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders host the Detroit Red Wings after Kyle Palmieri scored two goals in the Islanders' 3-1 win against the St. Louis Blues. New York has an 8-8-5 record overall and a 3-3-2 record in home games. The Islanders have a 2-3-1 record when they commit more penalties than their opponent. Detroit is 8-10-2 overall and 4-5-1 on the road. 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