User:Oceanflynn/sandbox/Yellow vests movement (Canada)
Yellow vests movement (Canada) refers to series of relatively small protests in Canada inspired by the Yellow vests movement that began in France in 2018.[1] Global News also reported that the protests are largely driven by social media, including Yellow Vest Canada on Facebook.[2]
Background[edit]
According to Global News, in Canada, the yellow-vest protests attracted much smaller crowds than those in France.[1]
Locations[edit]
A crowd of hundreds of protesters in Calgary, Alberta, where the headquarters of the hard-hit oil industry are situated,[2] protesters expressed frustration at municipal, provincial, and national governments.[2] Among the first protests in Canada in December were those in the western Canada's oil producing provinces. They protested against the carbon price which will be implemented in April 2019, against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and against the endorsement of the United Nations Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM).[3] In Saskatchewan, December 22 protests included a 427-truck pro-pipeline convoy in Estevan, 70 people in Yorkton, and 200 people Regina.[4] On December 15, hundreds of yellow vest protesters encountered counter protesters, some of whom also wore high-visibility vests at the Alberta Legislature and Edmonton City Hall. Some protesters held pro-pipeline or anti-illegal immigration signs while counter protesters accused them of racism.[5][6] Protesters in Alberta include the Yellow Vest pro-pipeline convoy of trucks.[7][8]
Protesting[edit]
The description on the Yellow Vest Canada Facebook group, reads, "This group is to protest the CARBON TAX and the Treason of our country’s politicians who have the audacity to sell out OUR country’s sovereignty over to the Globalist UN and their Tyrannical policies."[1] On December 29, one member of the Facebook group posted an image of a list that he said was the alleged manifesto for the group. The manifesto has not been confirmed by any of the organizers.[Notes 1]
Notes[edit]
- ^ Sheldon Johnston December 16, 2018 posted this Yellow Vest Canada Facebook group:
- Anti-tax We oppose over-taxation laws and policies, including the proposed carbon tax.
- Sovereignty: We advocate for maintaining the people of Canada's complete sovereignty over Canada's borders and lands within, and call for the immediate withdrawal from the UN Global Compact for Migration.
- Immigration: We advocate for maintaining end to illegal and irregular immigration, while promoting legal immigration in amounts that allow for successful integration into Canada's multicultural society and economy.
- Free Speech: We advocate free speech and oppose any censorship laws and measures.
- Free Press: We advocate for full freedom of the media.
- Energy: We advocate a complete self-sufficiency, including pipelines, opposing the import of oil from foreign states and the eventual greening of the energy supply and use.
- Reform: A complete reform of the Canadian Federal political system, including the electoral system and equalization payments.
- Peace: We are a peaceful movement and advocate a No First Use policy for violence, but shall not tolerate mistreatment or ignorance by authorities, individuals, or other violent groups.
- In a Nutshell: We want this government and future Canadian governments to do their job, serve and look after the Canadian people, all of them. Not treat us as tax paying, wage slaves, who they can milk to the grave!
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Abedi, Maham (December 17, 2018). "Here's what to know about 'yellow vest' protests happening across Canada". Global News. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
- ^ a b c "Calgary yellow vest protesters target economy, immigration at rally - Calgary". Globalnews.ca. December 15, 2018. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
- ^ Coleman, Cory (December 15, 2018). "Regina yellow vest protesters 'standing up for Canada,' decry carbon tax, UN migration pact, Trudeau". CBC News. Retrieved 2019-01-04.
- ^ "Why the yellow vest protests have spread to Canada". CTV News.
- ^ "Two detained after clash between yellow vests and counter protesters outside Alberta Legislature". The Star. Retrieved 2019-01-04.
- ^ McMillan, Anna (15 December 2018). "Punches thrown during anti-immigration protest in Edmonton". CBC News. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 16 December 2018.
- ^ "Organizers worry truck convoy confusion could threaten pro-pipeline message". Global News. 2019-01-03. Retrieved 2019-01-04.
- ^ Sarah Rieger (8 December 2018). "Alberta yellow vest protests lack violence seen in Paris, but anti-immigration anger simmers". CBC. Retrieved 15 December 2018.