Home Politics International Politics

International Politics

Latest

China has a growing demand for energy

OPINION – China clearly has Canada’s number when it comes to food safety

NetNewsLedger - July 3, 2019

Flint Michigan - Reuters

OPINION – Single-use plastic ban won’t solve waste problem

Sleeping Giant, Lake Superior Thunder Bay Ontario

Statement from Minister Phillips on the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors’ and Premiers’ 2019 Leadership Summit

Don Rusnak, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay Rainy River, attended the 18th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues this week in New York City. The Forum, held this year from April 22 to May 3, is a meeting of delegates from around the world who come together to discuss indigenous issues related to economic and social development, culture, the environment, education, health and human rights. The theme this year is “Traditional knowledge: Generation, transmission and protection”. The Forum is a valuable opportunity for Canada to maintain its leadership role in the world as an important partner in promoting the human rights and dignity of all people around the globe. Rusnak participated in discussions surrounding issues such as Indigenous languages preservation, rights recognition, environmental conservation and and the protection of traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions. Maintaining Canada’s strong presence on the international stage creates opportunities at home, and brings more opportunities for economic growth and development to all the communities of Thunder Bay--Rainy River. Quotes “It was an honour to attend the United Nations Permanent Forum of Indigenous Peoples in New York this week alongside several of my colleagues. This year’s theme of Traditional Knowledge allowed for the forum to have some important conversations about language preservation and the protection of traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions. Maintaining Canada’s strong presence on the global stage creates opportunities at home, and I look forward to building on the relationships forged during the Forum to create new benefits for all the communities of Thunder Bay Rainy River.” -Don Rusnak Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Rainy River

MP Don Rusnak Heads to Washington – Cross Border Talks

Kenora MP Bob Nault

Nault – Steel and Aluminum Tariff Removal Improves Competition

Don Rusnak, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay Rainy River, attended the 18th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues this week in New York City. The Forum, held this year from April 22 to May 3, is a meeting of delegates from around the world who come together to discuss indigenous issues related to economic and social development, culture, the environment, education, health and human rights. The theme this year is “Traditional knowledge: Generation, transmission and protection”. The Forum is a valuable opportunity for Canada to maintain its leadership role in the world as an important partner in promoting the human rights and dignity of all people around the globe. Rusnak participated in discussions surrounding issues such as Indigenous languages preservation, rights recognition, environmental conservation and and the protection of traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions. Maintaining Canada’s strong presence on the international stage creates opportunities at home, and brings more opportunities for economic growth and development to all the communities of Thunder Bay--Rainy River. Quotes “It was an honour to attend the United Nations Permanent Forum of Indigenous Peoples in New York this week alongside several of my colleagues. This year’s theme of Traditional Knowledge allowed for the forum to have some important conversations about language preservation and the protection of traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions. Maintaining Canada’s strong presence on the global stage creates opportunities at home, and I look forward to building on the relationships forged during the Forum to create new benefits for all the communities of Thunder Bay Rainy River.” -Don Rusnak Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Rainy River

Don Rusnak MP Attends UN Indigenous Issues Forum

NNL Staff - April 28, 2019

Fox Network - The Simpsons

The Simpsons will feature Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

James Murray - April 22, 2019

Politics Debate

Logical reasoning: An antidote or a poison for political disagreement?

James Murray - April 18, 2019

Newspapers

The Many Holes In Trump’s Wall Plans

NetNewsLedger - March 29, 2019

Building your business depends on making successful choices

UK govt insists businesses tackle ‘evil practices’ to win contracts

Thomson Reuters Foundation - March 12, 2019

National Politics

OECD will follow Canadian proceedings Allegations of Political Interference

NetNewsLedger - March 11, 2019

Kenora MP Bob Nault

Canadian parliamentarians held successful meetings with high-level officials in Mexico

NNL Staff - February 25, 2019

Human Trafficking

Human Trafficking Awareness Day

NNL Staff - February 22, 2019

American Flag

Democrat Cory Booker Announces Presidential Candidacy

NetNewsLedger - February 1, 2019

Politics Splash

Ridiculous U.S. Government Shutdown Drags Into Month Two

NetNewsLedger - January 25, 2019

White House - United States Politics

Trump’s Divisive Rhetoric Has Unified Americans on Positives of Immigration

NetNewsLedger - January 3, 2019

2018 Queen Elizabeth Christmas Message

NetNewsLedger - December 25, 2018

12 Page 1 of 2