Yves Engler
Yves Engler is a Montreal writer and political activist. In addition to three published books, many of Engler’s writings have appeared in the alternative press, with articles also appearing in mainstream publications such as the The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, Ottawa Citizen and Ecologist.
Activism
In June 2005 Engler made national headlines after interrupting a press conference being held by then Canadian minister of foreign affairs, Pierre Pettigrew. Engler walked up to the stage, emptying the contents of a bottle of cranberry juice onto Pettigrew's arms, stating, "Pettigrew lies, Haitians die."[1] This was meant to symbolize the blood on the hands of the Canadian state due to their involvement in the planning of the coup (see: The Ottawa Initiative on Haiti) which ousted Jean Bertrand Aristide, the democratically elected president of Haiti, from office and into exile.[2] Engler also highlighted Canada's subsequent participation in the United Nations occupation of Haiti and the training of the Haitian national police by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, which has resulted in an ongoing campaign of murder, imprisonment, and political repression targeted against supporters of the Lavalas party and opponents of the un-elected interim government headed by Florida resident Gerard Latortue.[3]
Pettigrew initially stated that he wanted full charges pressed against Engler, however, within a matter of days Pettigrew changed his mind and decided to drop charges.
Engler was arrested on December 1, 2005, after heckling then Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin in Montreal, stating again, "Paul Martin lies, Haitians die". He was released days later.[citation needed]
Engler served as Counselor of the Concordia Student Union.[citation needed]
Additionally, Yves Engler is all kinds of crazy! His reputation at Concordia University can be cited as reference during his time fucking up the CSU beyond all recognition. He was also banned from the University for proliferating anti-semetic material, especially a Swastika on campus.[4] '
Published works
- Playing Left Wing: From Rink Rat to Student Radical (RED/Fernwood Publishing, 2005) [5]
- Canada in Haiti: Waging War on the Poor Majority with Anthony Fenton. Co-published by RED Publishing and Fernwood Publishing, August 2005. ISBN 1-55266-168-7 [6]
- The Black Book of Canadian Foreign Policy. Co-published by RED Publishing and Fernwood Publishing, April 2009. ISBN 978-1-55266-314-1 [7]
Engler’s writings have appeared in the alternative press, with articles also appearing in mainstream publications such as the The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, Ottawa Citizen and Ecologist.
References
- ^ "Canada acting badly in Haiti, protester claims". CBC News. June 18, 2005. Retrieved 2009-08-07.
- ^ "Pettigrew's Painter speaks about Haitian Blood on the hands of the Canadian Government". June 17, 2005. Retrieved 2009-08-07.
- ^ Thomas M. Griffin, ESQ. (November 11–21, 2004). "Griffin Report - Haiti Human Rights Investigation" (PDF). Center for the Study of Human Rights, University of Miami School of Law - (Professor Irwin P. Stotzky, Director).
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: date format (link) - ^ http://ctr.concordia.ca/2004-05/mar_03/23/
- ^ "Playing Left Wing". Fernwood Publishing. Retrieved 2009-11-19.
- ^ "Canada in Haiti". Fernwood Publishing. Retrieved 2009-11-19.
- ^ "The Black Book of Canadian Foreign Policy". Fernwood Publishing. Retrieved 2009-11-19.
External links
Video Links
- Yves Engler - Canada vs Latin American Democracy a 6 part series - Part 1 of 6: "From Jacobins to Salvador Allende, Hugo Chavez and Jean Bertrand Aristide". Introduction by Globe & Mail columnist Rick Salutin.