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Canada Is Making a Big Mistake

Canada Is Making a Big Mistake by Recognizing a Terrorist Entity as Palestine

It’s deeply troubling to see Canada moving towards recognizing “Palestine” as a legitimate state, especially when it’s under the control of terrorist organizations like Hamas — a group that openly calls for the destruction of Israel and commits horrific acts of violence against innocent civilians.

Recognition isn’t just symbolic. It gives legitimacy, funding, and international standing to people whose leadership uses human shields, fires rockets at schools and hospitals, and rejects every good-faith attempt at peace.

Canada has long prided itself on standing for democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. This decision undermines all of that. It betrays our allies, especially Israel — the only true democracy in the Middle East — and empowers extremist groups whose only goal is to spread terror and hatred.

Supporting the Palestinian people should mean supporting peace, accountability, and the end of terrorist rule — not rewarding it. If Canada wants to help, it should push for real reforms, demilitarization, and a leadership that genuinely wants coexistence instead of endless war.

This is not a time to cave to political pressures or misguided virtue signaling. This is a time to stand firm for what is right. Canada must not turn its back on Israel or on its own principles.

History

On This Day July 31

Historical Events:

  • 1972 — The Canada-USSR Summit Series hockey series was announced. This was a famous Cold War-era hockey showdown between Canadian NHL stars and the Soviet national team, which began in September that year.

  • 1951 — The Canadian Pacific Railway officially ended passenger service on its last steam locomotive line.

  • 1987 — A tornado outbreak struck Edmonton, Alberta on July 31, 1987 — known as Black Friday — killing 27 people and causing massive damage. It remains one of Canada’s deadliest tornadoes.

Notable Birthdays:

  • Sherry Hawco (born July 31, 1964 – 1991), a Canadian gymnast who competed in the 1978 Commonwealth Games.

  • Wesley Studi (born July 31, 1947) — Although he’s American (Cherokee Nation), his work has had impact in Canada’s film scene as well, especially in Indigenous representation.

Fun Fact:

  • July 31 is often the mid-point of summer vacation for Canadian students, and many families are enjoying peak cottage season or traveling.

History

On This Day July 30

Significant Historical Events:

  • 1947 — The birth of Arnold Chan (July 30, 1967 – 2017): A Canadian politician and lawyer who served as the Liberal MP for Scarborough—Agincourt from 2014 until his passing.

  • 1974 — Royal assent of the Official Languages Act amendments: These strengthened Canada’s commitment to bilingualism and the promotion of English and French.

2️⃣ Celebrations:

  • International Day of Friendship (UN): July 30 is recognized globally as the International Day of Friendship, which is acknowledged by many Canadians and often celebrated by community organizations promoting inclusion and multiculturalism.

3️⃣ Notable Canadian birthdays:

  • Emily Brontë’s birthday (1818): Not Canadian, but the Brontë sisters have influenced Canadian literature and their works are widely studied in Canadian schools.

  • Canadian birthdays: Sometimes Canadian local figures or athletes share this birthday — for example, hockey players, actors, or local politicians.

4️⃣ Seasonal context:

  • July 30 is part of the height of summer in Canada — many communities hold local fairs, cultural festivals, or cottage gatherings around this time. Civic Holiday (the first Monday in August) is also just around the corner, so many people take vacations around this date.

History

On This Day July 29

Historical Events:

  • 1957: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was established. Canada was a founding member and has played a key role in its activities, especially given its uranium production and peaceful nuclear technology.

  • 1996: The last Grey Cup-winning coach for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers before 2019, Dave Ritchie, was hired on this day.

✅ Cultural Notes:

  • July 29 falls during the height of summer in Canada — peak vacation time. Many Canadians spend it camping, visiting cottages, or enjoying local festivals.

  • In some provinces, people might be preparing for upcoming August civic holidays (like the August long weekend).

✅ Notable Birthdays:

  • Clara Hughes (b. July 29, 1972) — One of Canada’s most celebrated Olympians, the only athlete in history to win multiple medals in both Summer and Winter Olympics (cycling and speed skating).