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CTV News
01-07-2025
- Business
- CTV News
‘Canadians are uniting': Carney evokes history in Canada Day address
Prime Minister Mark Carney called for national unity and growth Tuesday in a video address celebrating Canada Day. 'One hundred and fifty-eight years ago, a few provinces bet on a big idea: That they'd be stronger together than they ever could be apart. They were right,' he said in a video recorded in front of Rideau Cottage in Ottawa. 'They became a new federation that's now grown into our strong, bilingual, multicultural, ambitious country.' Lasting just over two minutes, the address wove together Canada's past with the federal government's policy goals for the coming months and years, from addressing interprovincial trade barriers to a renewed prioritization on defence spending. Past, present and future In his remarks Tuesday, Carney evoked moments of Canadian heroism, from battles at Vimy Ridge and in Normandy during the First and Second World Wars, to the story of Gander, N.L., where more than three-dozen flights from around the world were redirected in the hours following the September 11th terror attacks in New York City. 'Our shared history has been marked by inflection points; moments where Canada has had to step up,' Carney said. 'Now, we face another such moment. The world is changing, old friendships are fraying, our economy is being buffeted by a trade war we didn't start, our values are being tested by attacks on democracy and freedoms that we must resist.' Amid what Carney called an increasingly 'divided and dangerous' world, he commended Canada for pulling together. 'Canadians are uniting. Together, we will build one Canadian economy, connected by major projects, powered by Canadian energy, transformed by Canadian technology and crafted by Canadian workers,' he said. 'This is the greatest nation on Earth. Together, we'll keep making it even better. Happy Canada Day.'
Al Jazeera
29-06-2025
- Politics
- Al Jazeera
'Iranians felt the need to unite' after Israeli and US attacks
'Iranians felt the need to unite' after Israeli and US attacks Quotable Ali Akbar Dareini, a researcher at the Center for Strategic Studies, explains how Iran's state funeral demonstrates national unity in the face of attacks by Israel and the United States. Video Duration 01 minutes 29 seconds 01:29 Video Duration 01 minutes 28 seconds 01:28 Video Duration 01 minutes 06 seconds 01:06 Video Duration 00 minutes 44 seconds 00:44 Video Duration 01 minutes 14 seconds 01:14 Video Duration 01 minutes 11 seconds 01:11 Video Duration 00 minutes 44 seconds 00:44
Free Malaysia Today
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
PAS warns of disciplinary action over insensitive remarks
PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan said lieutenant-general Johnny Lim's promotion is a historic event that should be celebrated by all Malaysians. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : PAS says it will not hesitate to take disciplinary action against any of its members who engage in insensitive behaviour that undermines national unity and fosters disharmony. PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan said a controversial Facebook post by a division chief regarding newly promoted lieutenant-general Johnny Lim was completely against the party's stance. Lim's promotion made him the first senior Malaysian Chinese officer to attain the three-star rank, and Takiyuddin stressed that the appointment was a historic event that should be celebrated by all Malaysians. 'Diversity and differences in background should never be used as a reason or justification to treat any member of society unfairly,' he said in a statement tonight. 'Nor should they be used as grounds to deny progress, opportunities, achievements, abilities, or the legitimate aspirations of any individual or group. 'Racism or racial attitudes in any form or colour have no place in PAS and are incompatible with the nation's broader cultural values and national aspirations.' Yesterday, Sungai Buloh PAS chief Zaharudin Muhammad speculated in a Facebook post about Malaysia having its first Chinese prime minister in the next 30 to 40 years. The post included a screenshot of a news report on Lim's promotion to lieutenant-general, with a caption stating that the image was merely for decorative purposes. Zaharudin has since said the image of Lim had no connection to the 'satirical message' in his posting, which drew a public backlash. The post has since been deleted. Takiyuddin said the post was in complete contradiction to official policies, resolutions and vision of PAS, as outlined in its constitution, resolutions of its annual general meetings, party meetings or official statements. He said PAS remains committed to upholding the principles and realities of Malaysia's ethnic and religious diversity, which is a 'unique and valuable' feature of Malaysian society that must be 'nurtured carefully'. Takiyuddin said PAS clearly demonstrated this when it agreed to amend the party's constitution to allow non-Muslims to become members of the Islamic party. 'The talent, achievements, progress and success of any Malaysian in any field should be a cause for collective celebration, not the opposite. 'PAS extends its congratulations to lieutenant-general Lim,' he said.
Malay Mail
23-06-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Anwar urges Malaysians to embrace diversity as strength in face of global uncertainties at Sarawak's Gawai Dayak celebration
KUCHING, June 23 — Racial diversity should be embraced as a strength to enhance national unity, rather than as a battleground for rivalry or a means to showcase superiority and ego, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. He said that in many other countries, such diversity has led to racial and religious hostility, eventually burdening the nation and negatively affecting the people. 'Unity within our multiracial society is increasingly essential to ensure that Malaysia remains strong amid the current uncertain global geopolitical landscape. 'Never underestimate the potential problems if you are disunited. The geopolitical conditions are so challenging and alarming. The future is never certain. But what we can ensure is a united Malaysia,' he said. Anwar was speaking at the 2025 Sarawak-level Gawai Dayak celebration dinner at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) here tonight, which was also attended by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi were the guests of honour at the event. Anwar said as prime minister, he feels proud in showcasing the country's cultural and racial diversity, especially as Malaysia assumes the Asean chairmanship this year and when receiving foreign dignitaries and corporate leaders. He said this was exemplified during a recent meeting with ConocoPhillips Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Ryan Lance, where he wore a traditional Iban outfit gifted to him earlier by Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. 'So I told him (Ryan) about Sarawak, about the beauty of the culture, that's what we have to do. And I take great pride as a Malaysian to speak to one of the great multi-billion dollar companies, probably one of the biggest oil companies in the world and number one in the United States,' he said. Meanwhile, Anwar also announced that he will meet with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto this Friday to discuss a proposal for Sarawak to be positioned as a hub for the Asean Power Grid (APG). He said Sarawak, with its strengths in hydroelectric, gas and hydrogen energy, has the potential to spearhead the APG, not only by linking to Sabah and Indonesia's Kalimantan, but also extending to the southern Philippines. — Bernama
Zawya
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Eritrea: Meeting Aimed at Strengthening Organizational Capacity
A meeting aimed at strengthening the organizational capacity and unity of nationals residing in the Republic of South Sudan was conducted on 6 June in Juba. The meeting was attended by heads of the Eritrean community, the National Union of Eritrean Women, YPFDJ, and owners of water tankers. Addressing the meeting, Mr. Yohannes Teklemicael, Eritrea's Ambassador to South Sudan, emphasized the significance of maintaining strong and healthy relations among national organizations for the effective implementation of outlined programs. In related news, Ambassador Yohannes Teklemicael conducted a seminar for Eritrean nationals in Wau and its environs on 10 June. The objective of the seminar was to enhance nationals' understanding of the current situation, national identity, and the importance of building a sovereign nation. The participants called for similar seminars to be organized regularly and expressed readiness to play their due role in national affairs. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.
