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peppermint-cardboard · 15 days ago

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hey. hello my friend. i am grabbing you by the shoulders oh so gently. do not become hopeless. that is exactly what they want. blue state governments will give them hell over the next presidential term, and you can rest assured there will absolutely be people in our government fighting for democracy.

the thing we can all do that will have the most direct immediate impact and will lay the groundwork for cultures of help, creativity, and love is to get involved at the local community level.

i’m talking especially to my fellow teens here!!! may not be able to vote but that doesn’t mean we’re not able to help.

for my fellow Angelenos!

Hollywood Food Coalition - free food! you can sign up to volunteer and do meal prep (cooking), meal service (serving food), or help at their food bank. locations are on their website. thanksgiving is coming up and HFC will need volunteers!

My Friend’s Place - free aid for youth homelessness, especially queer youth homelessness. volunteering is for 18 years and older

Los Angeles LGBT Center - exactly what it sounds like. offers a wide range of wonderful services and opportunities for volunteering. also works with school GSAs!

Moonwater Farm - a community farm in Compton with great opportunities for education and sometimes paid fellowships

for people everywhere else! just some general recommendations:

The Trevor Project - queer youth services that have saved my ass a number of times. i don’t know if they call the police as part of their responses or not (offers a single-click-to-leave button in case of emergency)

TrevorSpace - a great queer youth-centered website and a very safe place for queer community and discussion

Debate Me, Bro - a great anarchist newsletter/advice column run by a friend of mine!

The Child And Its Enemies - anarchist child rights-focused podcast also run by that same friend of mine :)

Neocities - make a website! learn some HTML! it’s fun, it’s pretty simple, and it’s a way to get a message out if that’s what you want but it’s also just a great de-stresser

Queer Liberation Library - need i even elaborate on the importance of libraries and access to queer media over the coming few years? (offers a single-click-to-leave button in case of emergency)

American Civil Liberties Union - an activism and aid organization that gave the Republicans absolute hell last time and will continue to do so this time

Blackline (800-604-5841) - a crisis and help hotline prioritizing BI&POC and black queer people. will not call the police!

Trans Lifeline (US: 877-565-8860, Canada: 877-330-6366) - a helpline run by and for trans folks. has a quick escape button and will not call the police!

Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line (888-407-4515) - a warmline to chat with trained therapists and professionals. will not call the police!

StrongHearts Native Helpline (844-762-8483) - a domestic and sexual violence helpline prioritizing Native Americans and Alaska Natives. has a quick escape button and will not call the police!

Thrive Lifeline (313-662-8209) - a live crisis warmline prioritizing marginalized people. also offers text messaging! will not call the police!

LGBT National Health Center (888-843-4564) - exactly what it sounds like! warmlines for queer people if you need help. has a quick escape button and will not call the police!

Transfeminine Science - a fantastic resource for... transfeminine science. exactly what it says on the tin.

Planned Parenthood - an incredibly prolific and important organization that offers a very wide array of vastly important services. if you live in an at least semi-urban city in the U.S., Planned Parenthood probably has a clinic near you. you should find out if they do!!!

please feel free to add more resources if you know any!!

other recommendations: say hi to a neighbor. bake someone a pie. start a garden. treat homeless people like your neighbors (because they are). propose a community movie night. have a party in your apartment building. call a friend. text a friend. draw something. cook something good. go to a restaurant you like. buy some DVDs. get a new stuffed animal. compliment a stranger’s shirt. ask for a hug. offer someone a hug. listen to music. KEEP LIVING!!!!!!!!!

don't just survive, keep living <3

#faye screams at a rock #politics #us politics #mutual aid #socialism #community organizing #social justice #grassroots #queer rights #los angeles #anarchism #?#queer #trans #trans rights

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thepastisalreadywritten · 2 years ago

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Toronto in the 1900s was a different city from the one we know today.

The center of business had moved west of the historical Town of York site and the skyline was undeveloped.

The tallest structures were the Temple Building at 10 stories and the Trader’s Bank Building at 15 stories.

A new downtown to the west of Yonge and King Streets was built. The City of Toronto moved into a new City Hall, built at the head of Bay Street at Queen Street.

Much of this new downtown was destroyed in the Great Toronto Fire of 1904, but it was quickly rebuilt, with new taller buildings.

South of downtown, the railways dominated most of the lands. A new viaduct was built to carry the main lines and eliminate the many at-level crossings.

A single Union Station was built to replace the several railway stations of the rail lines. It sat empty for a while over disagreements between the government and the rail companies.

In the late nineteenth century, Toronto welcomed the rise of Victorian architecture, as well as many of its revival styles.

This style of architecture was thought to be more modern, unique and creative than its successor, characterized by steep gabled roofs, round angles, towers, turrets and dormers, shapely bay windows, stained glass, centric carved woodwork, and bright colored paneling.

This style lent itself well to narrower lots, and thus, Victorian-style housing was most abundant in the city’s traditionally middle-class neighborhoods where individual properties were smaller, most notably Cabbagetown, Trinity-Bellwoods, Parkdale, and The Annex.

These neighborhoods held some of the largest collections of Victorian houses in North America.

Specifically, houses constructed in the Annex developed an individual iteration of the Victorian style, called the “Annex Style House.”

This style contained a variety of diverse and eclectic elements borrowed from many different styles.

Most distinctively, these houses were built of a mix of brick and sandstone, turrets, domes, and decorative ornamentation.

The city received new European immigrant groups beginning in the late 19th century into the early 20th century, particularly Germans, French, Italians, and Jews.

They were soon followed by Russians, Poles, and other Eastern European nations, in addition to the Chinese entering from the West.

As the Irish before them, many of these migrants lived in overcrowded shanty-type slums, such as “the Ward,” which was centered on Bay Street, now the heart of the country’s Financial District.

As new migrants began to prosper, they moved to better housing in other areas, in what is now understood to be succession waves of settlement.

Despite its fast-paced growth by the 1920s, Toronto’s population and economic importance in Canada remained second to the much longer-established Montreal, Quebec.

The Great Depression of the 1930s reversed the employment trend, with approximately one-fourth of the Toronto population unemployed and caused severe financial problems for suburban Toronto.

Capital debt payments could not be met and expenditure on public services—sewage and piped water supply in places remote from the lake, for example—had to be postponed.

However, World War II’s demands for war supplies and soldiers soon changed the employment picture.

Following the war, and into the 1960s, times were prosperous throughout North America.

Toronto’s economy diversified and boomed, greatly altering the cultural and spatial pattern of the city.

Other factors after the war included the baby boom, demand for single-family dwellings, and the proliferation of the automobile.

Suburban sprawl was assisted by the increase in road networks and freeways, thereby consuming some of the best agricultural land in the region.

By 1953, a reorganization of local government had been created, along with the Corporation of Metropolitan Toronto, in an attempt to control development in the surrounding regions.

Suburban growth continued. In 1966, new City of Toronto boundaries were drawn, amalgamating 13 communities, with the Metropolitan government still in place.

By the 1976 census, Toronto passed Montreal to become the largest city in Canada, and the gap between these two cities continued to grow.

(Photo credit: City of Toronto Archives / BlogTO / Wikimedia Commons / Britannica / Flickr).

Updated on: February 6, 2023

#Toronto #1900s #20th century #Great Toronto Fire of 1904 #Victorian architecture #Annex Style House #19th century #Great Depression of the 1930s #Rare Historical Photos #vintage photos #Victorian houses

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xtruss · 2 years ago

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Chinaphobia: If China Arms Russia, the U.S. Should Kill China’s Aircraft Industry😂😂😂

Beijing’s aerospace future is uniquely dependent on Western companies. U.S. and EU trade sanctions could bring its indigenous aviation sector to a halt.

— Foreign Policy | By Richard Aboulafia | March 20, 2023

A COMAC C919 narrow-body airliner on display during the 2021 China Aviation Industry Conference And Nanchang Air Show on October 30, 2021 in Nanchang, China. Li Tong/VCG Via Getty Images

As Chinese President Xi Jinping meets in Moscow with Russian President Vladimir Putin this week, the war in Ukraine will be high on the agenda. While the Chinese leader might pressure Russia to pursue a peace deal, there are also worries in Western capitals that the authoritarian allies could agree to work together more closely.

A Chinese decision to provide Russia with weapons would change the world. Only China has the stockpiles and industrial capacity to replace Russia’s ruinous equipment losses in its war against Ukraine. Worse, it would help cement a Russia–China alliance, one pitted against Western interests. U.S. President Joe Biden and other Western leaders have warned China’s leadership that providing lethal technologies to Russia, on top of the non-lethal aid already provided, would have serious consequences.

Indeed, the West does have some leverage. One option would be to bring China’s commercial aircraft industry to a halt, thereby striking a blow against Beijing’s economic, technological, and transport aspirations. It would be a major blow to Xi’s prestige, too, since he has made technological self-sufficiency a key priority for the country.

The aviation industry is not just a matter of pride; it is foundational to China’s infrastructure and an essential mode of transport for many middle-class Chinese. According to the World Bank, passenger air traffic in China grew more than tenfold between 2000 and the 2019 peak, from 62 million passengers to 660 million passengers.

The exponential growth in passenger numbers has made China a major customer for Western-made jets: based on manufacturer-reported numbers, in 2000, China took 2 percent of world jetliner production. In 2018, the peak year for imports, it took 23 percent of world jetliner production.

The United States and its allies have already decided to decouple from China when it comes to semiconductors and telecommunications systems. Jetliner manufacturing would be a logical next step. After all, China’s vaunted commercial transports—the MA700 regional turboprop transport, ARJ21 regional jet, C919 narrow-body passenger plane, and proposed CR929 wide-body are heavily dependent upon imported Western technologies and systems.

While China wants to develop home-grown substitutes for these imported components, ultimately creating purely Chinese jets, this will be a very long road. Besides, modern jet producers rely on purchases of best-in-class technologies from a globalized industry; autarky is a very bad way to run a jetliner industry. Even the U.S. jetliner industry has long been wedded to industrial partners in Canada, France, Japan, the U.K., and many other countries.

“Engines are the Weakest Link in China’s Civil Aviation Plans.”

Engines are the weakest link in China’s civil aviation plans. Airframes and aircraft systems and technologies may be difficult to develop, but jet engines are at a completely different level in terms of barriers to entry. In fact, only three companies, located in two countries (General Electric (GE) and Raytheon/Pratt & Whitney in the United States and Rolls-Royce in the U.K.) build commercial jet engines. France’s Safran plays a role as a partner to GE in the CFM joint venture, but otherwise there are no other sourcing options.

Russia could not become a jet engine supplier option for China. The Soviet Union had a second-rate commercial engine industry for mostly domestic applications, but Russia’s efforts to revive it have been uncertain and very slow. Today, Russia remains completely dependent on Western aircraft and engines; it has only been able to keep its existing aircraft flying by illegally evading sanctions.

Only tiny numbers of obsolete Russian models have been manufactured over the last few decades. There are plans for new engines, but international sanctions, massive corruption, and the brain drain of the last year have likely doomed whatever chances Russia’s commercial aviation engine industry once had. Besides, the priority is now military systems.

As a consequence of the limited number of jet engine suppliers, the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China’s (COMAC) ARJ21 regional jet and C919 are both powered by GE or GE/Safran engines, imported from the United States. For the ARJ21, there is no backup plan to GE’s CF34 engine.

For the C919, China is developing its CJ-1000A engine as an alternative to the GE/Safran Leap-1C, but it won’t enter service until the end of the decade. And the CJ-1000A is also heavily dependent upon key imported Western technologies. Like China’s jetliners, China’s first attempt at a commercial engine could easily be shut down with technology embargoes.

Killing the current CJ-1000 project would bring China back to the jet engine drawing board. Predictably, the Chinese government has been trying to develop its own engine industry independent of imported components, a process involving intellectual property theft and other desperate measures.

But again, the track record of commercial jet engine development outside the United States and U.K. is not encouraging. And as with aircraft, the big three engine suppliers would never think of building engines without relying on suppliers outside their home countries.

With or without Western sanctions, a best-case scenario for China’s aerospace aspirations is a second-rate, home-grown engine available in the mid 2030s. These would power Chinese jetliners which, relative to Western models, would offer lower reliability, higher fuel burn and operating costs, and uncertain product support.

The legal structure for jetliner decoupling is already in place. COMAC’s key parent companies are on the U.S. Military End User (MEU) List, which essentially prohibits technology exports to entities that “represent an unacceptable risk of use in or diversion to a ‘military end use’” in China and other countries.

The MEU List’s application to aerospace exports to China is somewhat opaque, perhaps deliberately. All of China’s thousands of Western jets use U.S. technology. While its parent companies are on the MEU List, COMAC itself is not. But clarifying the situation, by putting COMAC directly on the MEU List, would be a very simple—and economically devastating—move.

China’s MA700 aircraft provides a useful example of how jetliner decoupling would unfold. In September 2021, Canada—in conjunction with the United States—suddenly denied export licenses for the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150 engine used on this 70-seat airliner. This meant that China’s national 70-seat regional turboprop transport, in development since 2007, was dead in its tracks.

Since then, the MA700 has effectively been airbrushed out of China’s aviation plans, like a disgraced Politburo member erased from Soviet documents. A prototype might have flown sometime last year, possibly with a few engines that had already been imported, but right now this aircraft has no future without access to new production engines.

“Jetliner decoupling, For the Most Part, Would Only Hurt China’s Aviation Industry, Not the West’s.”

A Western decision to starve COMAC of the components needed for its larger jetliners would be deeply embarrassing for China. China’s efforts to build a commercial aviation industry have had little success since they began in the 1970s with the failed Y-10 program.

But since COMAC’s ARJ21 program began in 2002, the government has devoted prodigious resources to the industry’s development. Sash Tusa, an aerospace and defense analyst at Agency Partners, estimated that China had spent at least $67 billion on its jetliner programs over the last 20 years. Tens of thousands of workers are employed in an industry that has figuratively and literally failed to get off the ground.

Killing these programs would represent more than just billions in sunk costs (and probably unemployed workers). It would also mean that China would have no choice but to keep importing Western jets from Airbus and Boeing. The Russian jetliner industry, long dormant but seeking revival, has been hobbled by sanctions and corruption, and doesn’t appear able to build jetliners for internal use, let alone export.

And it isn’t as though China can directly retaliate. Chinese industry plays a negligible role in Western jet-makers’ supply chains (although it does play a more significant role in maintenance, repair, and overhaul work; and in global jetliner finance). Jetliner decoupling, for the most part, would only hurt China’s aviation industry, not the West’s.

Therefore, Chinese officials would face a day of reckoning. The autarkic Made in China 2025 policies espoused by Xi would be exposed as extremely limited, or even a complete fantasy. China would have a simple choice: rethink selling weapons to Russia or admit that plans for a self-reliant national aviation industry are untenable, at least for the next 12 to 15 years.

Of course, if China then doubles down on arming Russia, there would also be the option of sanctioning China’s existing jetliner fleet, which is almost completely Western-made and therefore dependent on a steady stream of spare parts. Chinese aviation’s rapid growth would be replaced with steady capacity decline.

The loss of this key growth market would be very bad news for the entire global aviation industry, but it would also gravely damage China’s economy. An unreliable air transport system, impaired by sanctions, would mean that China, like Russia, would wind up like Iran—dependent on an aging fleet of existing jets, with highly uncertain levels of sustainability and safety.

Aviation decoupling between the West and China is neither inevitable nor desirable. However, the prospect of Russia rearming itself with Chinese weapons, and the two countries allied together against open societies, is worse. The threat of crippling China’s jetliner industry would be a strong weapon for preventing that outcome.

— Richard Aboulafia Is Another Chinaphobic Idiot managing director at AeroDynamic Advisory, an aerospace and defense industry management consultancy. He has followed the industry as an analyst and consultant since 1988.

#Chinaphobia

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weatherman667 · 1 year ago

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Are Megacorporations Capitalism?

It depends on how they were created. Note: It's entirely possible for corporations to shift between methods.

1) Disruptive Technology and Systems

Disruptive means things like the car, which changed every facet of society. The most famous form of disruptive systems was Walmart, that got big by eliminating the middle man. By purchasing directly from the producers, they were ever to provide their products at a much cheaper cost than their competitors.

2) Niche

Entering a market that doesn't exist, but has a latent need. The best examples of this are Amazon and Tesla. They created the field. The forerunners in a field have chance to take over the field. By the time their competitors can actually compete, the forerunner has a huge market share.

3) Mergers and Acquisitions

The easiest way to become a megacorporation is to get big enough to buy out your competitors. This is completely anti-capitalist, and we used to have laws against it. This often ties into the next one.

4) Government Capture

Getting the government to put a regulatory paling around the company. This is - literally - Fascism.

5) Anti-Competitive Behaviour

Walmart is also famous for this. A corporation moves into an area and undermines the other businesses until they go out of business, and then you now control the market. The corporations will often take significant losses during this period, but they have defacto control of the market afterwards. By the very name Anti-Competitive Behaviour, this is against Fascism. This is typically only allowed by a government that wants to exude control through the megacorporation, or was just heavily bribed into doing so.

Another great example of this is the fact that most supermarket shelves are rented. If you go down the cereal isle, chances are 90% of the space is rented by 1 or 2 companies.

6) Diversify

A company starts creating interests in various markets. Famous mega brands are Proctor and Gamble, and Johnson and Johnson. They are rarely the only player in each market, but they exist in dozens of markets, and as such are not vulnerable to disruption in any single market.

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Of these six possibilities, only three are Capitalism.

Now, once you have a megacorporation, that's it, right? They are permanent.

Well, far from, at least in any individual industry. The larger the corporation the more vulnerable it is to disruption. Megacorporations have nation-spanning policies, and supply chains that cover the entire world. Small corporations are more nimble, and as such can move into a niche far quicker than a large corporation can. And we saw this with the plandemic. Walmart was the worst hit by supply-chain disruption. Smaller businesses with smaller, typically more local supply chains, kept food on the shelves.

And how did the government respond to this?

By forcing small businesses to shutter. Most of which have not returned. And we get back to public/private partnership, i.e. Fascism. The government controlling, and therefore protecting megacorporations.

During the Great Recession, we had six-figure financiers that were destitute, because they already spent money they did not have. Our solution was to bail them out. The Capitalist solution would have been to let them fall. There used to be laws in place to prevent banks from becoming too big to fail, nevermind the horrendous concept of making them immune to their own risks.

The Capitalist solution would be to create a separation between deposit banking, investment banking, and insurance. Which the US used to have. In Canada we still have. So, a five minute drive away we have a local credit union, (provincially regulated banks), that has an insurance company in the same building, right next door. They are owned by the same company, and have the same brand, but are legally separate entities. What happened in the US is that investment bankers were allowed to use deposits for investments, and then when the investment banks were about to crash, it threatened the entire US banking establishment. This is what "too big to fail" meant.

We also have the government forcing everyone into the stock market through taxes and inflation. Even in good years, you have up to 3% inflation. What this means is that any savings you have will lose 3% every year. After 20 years of 3% inflation, your money is worth just over half. So, what this means is that you have to invest in the stock market. This means that corporations have to offer RRSP packages, (401k's in the US). This means that if an investment banks fails, every grandmothers savings goes with it. It also allows you to be dependant upon the governments pension/ponzi plan.

The result is Blackrock and Vanguard, which effectively own the world.

Without the government protecting, controlling, and profiting from this, people could just save their money. Half of the accounting industry, and probably 90% of the investment industry, is effectively mandated by the government.

#rants

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mariacallous · 2 years ago

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NEAR HOSTOMEL, Ukraine—For 20 years, Liudmyla Savenko lived in a small, two-story house on top of a hill, the highest point in her village, near Kyiv. When Russia invaded, she used the vantage point to report enemy movements to Ukraine’s military. Now her house is a pile of rubble.

Located to the northwest of Ukraine’s capital, right between the village of Moshchun and Hostomel Airport, Savenko’s house was on the front lines from the first days of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. She watched it from her living room window. A 59-year-old first grade teacher, she reported the first flight of 20 helicopters that fluttered over the trees near the Irpin River. When a column of tanks and troops appeared in a nearby field, she called it in, and Ukrainian forces came out to meet them. They pounded each other with artillery.

And then the Russians pounded her house, hitting it with an artillery shell on March 9, 2022. Flames gutted the place, destroying most of her belongings. She spent months living in the basement before finding refuge elsewhere. “We lost everything, even the photos of my children and grandchildren,” Savenko said.

Now, even with the war ongoing, Savenko is looking to start rebuilding. On a recent Sunday morning, a team of around 20 volunteers from Brave to Rebuild, a volunteer initiative that helps people whose homes were damaged by the Russian invasion, arrived to start clearing away the rubble and the debris and the bad memories. Over the past seven months, the team—made up of volunteers from Ukraine, Canada, the United States, and farther afield—has been working to restore nearly 300 shattered houses. They piled spent shrapnel on the stump of a just-felled tree and stacked fresh bricks for the new house. Savenko and her husband don’t have the money to start rebuilding just yet but cherish these first steps.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said this month that some 1,900 Ukrainian cities and villages are in need of reconstruction. It is, he said, “the largest economic project in Europe in several generations.” The Kyiv School of Economics has estimated the total cost of Russia’s invasion at about $144 billion, including damage to the environment and the destruction of railroads, hospitals, and schools. More than 153,000 residential buildings have been either damaged or destroyed, a missile-directed write-off exceeding $50 billion.

As with any remodeling, the final tally will be a lot higher. The World Bank, United Nations, and European Union figure it will take at least $400 billion to rebuild. That’s roughly double Ukraine’s annual GDP: It’s as if the United States were hit with a $46 trillion bar tab. Ukraine plans to fund the reconstruction through a combination of state-organized projects, paid for locally and internationally, and by attracting private capital. U.S. asset management firm BlackRock has agreed to help coordinate investment. Its head, Larry Fink, said in January that Western investors will be “flooding” in after the war and the country could become a “beacon to the rest of the world of the power of capitalism.��

Even now, with fighting ongoing, UkraineInvest, Kyiv’s investment promotion office, is attracting interest. The office has nearly 20 projects worth $2.3 billion running already and expect $3 billion to $5 billion in investment over the next two years in industry alone. Some companies are taking big risks to get ahead of what is expected to be a gold rush. The largest interest so far has come from those who produce construction materials and process agricultural goods.

“Private capital is very important: When it enters Ukraine, it sends a positive signal to other investors,” said Sergiy Tsivkach, the CEO of UkraineInvest. “It will bring technology, access to supply chains, and the best international practices in operating business in a transparent and effective way.”

States are also ponying up, with more than 50 countries pitching in. The United Kingdom is focusing on Kyiv; Denmark is working on Mykolaiv, due to its ties to the city’s shipbuilding industry. British architect Norman Foster, known for his modern creations in steel and glass, offered his services last year to rebuild central Kharkiv for free and has since developed a masterplan for the city. In Kyiv and its now infamous suburbs, roads, malls, and bridges that lay in tatters last year are being brought back to life. Tower blocks that had holes scored into them by missiles have been repaired. Yablonska Street in Bucha, once strewn with the bodies of slain civilians in one of the most tragic episodes of the war, is now dotted with backhoes and construction workers.

The remains of the Irpin-Bucha bridge, under which a crowd of terrified people sheltered from artillery strikes as they tried to flee the area last year, are being turned into a war memorial. The Turkish construction company Onur, which is building a new bridge next to it, said work began last fall and is scheduled to open to traffic by the end of the year. It is funded by the Ukrainian state, although three other bridges Onur is rebuilding are being paid for by U.K. Export Finance, the U.K. government’s export credit agency.

Beyond the famous landmarks of the war, a major test for Ukraine will be its ability to draw investment into the rebuilding of little-known areas, such as the villages and farming settlements in the Donbas region that have been reduced to ash. Donald Bowser, the founder of Support to Ukrainian Recovery Initiative, said there has so far been little donor interest in early recovery work outside of Kyiv or big cities. Most donations to the country are still focused on humanitarian aid.

“People say they don’t want to rebuild as it will get destroyed again. Yet the people who live along the contact line have already suffered for nine years. People still need services and infrastructure,” Bowser said. The initiative attempted to raise $170,000 to rebuild a dairy farm that would employ an entire town last year in Mala Rohan, near Kharkiv, but there was little interest.

Rebuilding is a minefield—literally. Ukraine is now one of the most heavily mined countries in the world, with about 30 percent of the total area contaminated, according to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service. Even if the war ended tomorrow, it would take years to clean up the unexploded ordnance.

Another thing that could blow up is Ukraine’s past reputation for corruption. “Few lessons have been learned from the last nine years of war,” Bowser said. However, Ukraine is not the same country that it was before the full-scale invasion. “There is a new society, who don’t have the tolerance for corruption that they did,” he said, pointing out how many people have been involved in humanitarian and fundraising efforts. “People will watch how the money is spent—they’re not going to sit back while everything gets stolen.”

Some things are going to be harder to rebuild, regardless of ready cash or fresh bricks. For Savenko, who has just begun rebuilding her house, it would take a lot more than an army of tea-drinking volunteers to heal the rift the invasion tore through her family. Her aunt, uncle, and sister live in Minsk, Belarus, and used to visit every year, but now they support Moscow’s “special operation.”

“My sister would say, ‘Your poor country is nothing. Ukraine is a doll in America’s hand,’ and all these phrases from Russian propaganda,” Savenko said, adding that all her family members were born in western Ukraine. When her house was on fire, she sent an image of it engulfed in flames to her sister, but there was no response.

“Now I have deleted her number and erased her address,” Savenko said. “I will never speak to her again.”

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warsawmountain · 5 days ago

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Journey

Standing atop the Calgary Tower, I can almost glimpse the Golden Boy perched on Legislative Building,

his gilded torso gleaming like the stolen gold that paved the railways, connected our concrete hearts.

Rivers flow through my veins, ancient arteries carrying the silt of history,

River current during the spring thaw, bursting its banks.

I trace the lines on yr palm, a map of the Wapiti Valley

the hoodoos of Drumheller rising

In the shadow of the Saddledome, we two-step to heartbeat

Buffalo Hunt pounding like pistons

Watch the prairie crocuses bloom in defiance of winter's grasp,

lay down in the grass by the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden, bronze faces .

Drive across the Prairie provinces,

stop at the Inglis Grain Elevators, once-mighty Prairie Giants standing sentinel

I want to take you to The Forks,

walk across the Esplanade Riel, the bridge a stitched scar across the flayed skin of the Red River,

wander the streets of St. Boniface, the cathedral bells, a rebellion song.

Stand on the corner of Selkirk and Main,

Climb the stairs of the Peace Bridge, a steel ribbon

watch the sun set fire to the Rockies, the city skyline a jagged jaw rising from the jut of yr collar bone.

I want to take you to Nose Hill, trace the outline of your body in the prairie grass, wildflowers blooming in the hollows,

the whole wide sky watching as we make love, the land itself rising up to meet us, the force of our union.

Drive Icefields Parkway, past glacier-fed lakes turquoise

Plant Saskatoon berries in the back forty of our spines, wild chokecherries in the creases of our thighs,

build a home in the aspen parkland

Canopy filtering the light, dappled across our faces.

We are two Red River carts hitched together, ruts of our passage marking the land

I could traverse the Trans-Canada a thousand times and always find my way back to you, my true magnetic north,

Let's make a blanket fort in the Turtle Mountains, stitch our stories into the fabric of the land itself,

embroider a new constellation to guide the lost and weary travelers home.

Forget the railroad, forget the Stampede, forget the Hudson's Bay Company, forget the colonial measuring of our love.

We are the Red River Rebellion, unstoppable as Prairie wildfire

Let the wheat fields bear witness, the canola a sea of yellow sighs, the endless blue sky our cathedral ceiling.

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brookstonalmanac · 14 days ago

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Events 11.9 (1910-1970)

1913 – The Great Lakes Storm of 1913, the most destructive natural disaster ever to hit the lakes, reaches its greatest intensity after beginning two days earlier. The storm destroys 19 ships and kills more than 250 people. 1914 – SMS Emden is sunk by HMAS Sydney in the Battle of Cocos. 1917 – The Balfour Declaration is published in The Times newspaper. 1918 – Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany abdicates after the German Revolution, and Germany is proclaimed a Republic. 1921 – The National Fascist Party (Partito Nazionale Fascista or PNF) is founded in Italy. 1923 – In Munich, police and government troops crush the Nazi Beer Hall Putsch. 1935 – The Committee for Industrial Organization, the precursor to the Congress of Industrial Organizations, is founded in Atlantic City, New Jersey, by eight trade unions belonging to the American Federation of Labor. 1936 – American fashion designer Ruth Harkness encounters and captures a nine-week-old panda cub in Sichuan; it becomes the first live giant panda to enter the United States. 1937 – Second Sino-Japanese War: The Chinese Army withdraws from the Battle of Shanghai. 1938 – Kristallnacht occurs, instigated by the Nazis using the killing of German diplomat Ernst vom Rath by Herschel Grynszpan as justification. 1940 – Warsaw is awarded the Virtuti Militari by the Polish government-in-exile. 1942 – Battle of Stalingrad: German forces of the 6th Army under general Friedrich Paulus reach finally the river bank of the Volga, capturing 90% of the ruined city of Stalingrad and splitting the remaining Soviet forces into two narrow pockets. 1943 – An agreement for the foundation of the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration is signed by 44 countries in the White House, Washington, D.C. 1945 – Soo Bahk Do and Moo Duk Kwan martial arts are founded in Korea. 1953 – Cambodia gains independence from France. 1960 – Robert McNamara is named president of the Ford Motor Company, becoming the first non-Ford family member to serve in that post. He resigns a month later to join the newly elected John F. Kennedy administration. 1963 – At a coal mine in Miike, Japan, an explosion kills 458 and hospitalises 839 with carbon monoxide poisoning. 1965 – Several U.S. states and parts of Canada are hit by a series of blackouts lasting up to 13 hours in the Northeast blackout of 1965. 1965 – A Catholic Worker Movement member, Roger Allen LaPorte, protesting against the Vietnam War, sets himself on fire in front of the United Nations building. 1967 – Apollo program: NASA launches the unmanned Apollo 4 test spacecraft, atop the first Saturn V rocket, from Florida's Cape Kennedy.

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First-Time Home Buyer's Guide to Getting a Mortgage in Mississauga

Buying your first home is a significant milestone, but navigating the mortgage process can be challenging, especially in a competitive market like Mississauga. From understanding mortgage types to preparing your application, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know to secure your first mortgage confidently.

Understand Mortgage Basics

What is a Mortgage? A mortgage is a loan specifically designed for purchasing property, with the home as collateral. Typically, you'll make regular payments over an agreed-upon term until the total amount, plus interest, is paid off.

Key Mortgage Terms to Know:

Principal: The initial amount of the loan.

Interest Rate: The percentage you'll pay on top of the principal.

Amortization Period: The total time it takes to pay off the loan, often 25 years in Canada.

Term: The current agreement with the lender usually ranges from 1 to 5 years.

Choose the Right Type of Mortgage

Fixed vs. Variable Interest Rates

Fixed-Rate Mortgages: The interest rate stays the same for the term, making your monthly payments predictable.

Variable-Rate Mortgages: The interest rate may fluctuate based on market conditions, meaning monthly payments can vary.

Open vs. Closed Mortgages

Open Mortgages: Offer flexibility to pay off your mortgage early or make lump-sum payments without penalties.

Closed Mortgages: Have lower interest rates but limit your options for early repayment.

Selecting the right mortgage depends on your financial situation and your comfort with risk.

Check Your Financial Health

Your finances will heavily influence your eligibility and mortgage terms. Lenders typically evaluate:

Credit Score: A higher score (usually 650 and above) may help secure better rates.

Debt-to-Income Ratio: A lower ratio indicates you have enough income to manage new debt.

Down Payment: The minimum down payment in Canada is 5% for homes up to $500,000. For homes between $500,000 and $1 million, you'll need 5% for the first $500,000 and 10% for the remainder.

If your credit score needs improvement, consider paying down outstanding debts and making timely payments on all bills.

Save for a Down Payment

The down payment is a percentage of the property's purchase price and directly affects your mortgage amount. For first-time buyers, saving for a down payment can feel daunting, but the following programs may help:

Home Buyers' Plan (HBP): This allows you to withdraw up to $35,000 from your RRSP for a down payment without tax penalties, provided you repay it within 15 years.

First-Time Home Buyer Incentive (FTHBI): Offers 5-10% of the home's purchase price through a shared equity loan, which is repaid when you sell the property.

Building your down payment savings by setting aside funds regularly and avoiding significant, unnecessary expenses will accelerate your journey to homeownership.

Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage

A mortgage pre-approval clarifies how much you can borrow and strengthens your offer in the Mississauga real estate market. It also locks in a current interest rate for up to 120 days. To get pre-approved, gather the following:

Proof of Income: Recent pay stubs, T4 slips, or tax returns.

Employment Verification: Letter from your employer confirming your role and salary.

List of Assets and Liabilities: Any assets you own, like vehicles or savings, and liabilities, like credit card debt or student loans.

Identification: To confirm your identity and residency status.

Being pre-approved shows sellers that you're a serious buyer and allows you to focus on homes within your budget.

Find the Right Lender or Mortgage Broker

Finding the right mortgage provider is crucial for favorable terms and a smooth experience. You can work with:

Banks and Credit Unions: Offer mortgages with set terms and typically a higher level of security but less flexibility.

Mortgage Brokers: Act as intermediaries, helping you shop for competitive rates and terms from multiple lenders.

Brokers can be beneficial for first-time buyers. They can guide you through available options and ensure you get the best deal for your financial profile.

Budget for Additional Costs

In addition to the down payment and monthly mortgage payments, other costs include:

Closing Costs: These cover lawyer fees, title insurance, and land transfer tax (usually 1-2% of the home's purchase price).

Home Insurance: Required by lenders to protect the property.

Property Taxes and Utilities: These are regular costs you'll need to budget for monthly expenses.

Maintenance and Repair: Planning for ongoing upkeep, especially if the home is older.

Having a financial cushion for these additional costs will reduce stress and prevent unpleasant surprises post-purchase.

Submit Your Mortgage Application and Close the Deal

After you've chosen a lender and been pre-approved, it's time to finalize your mortgage application. Be prepared to provide further documentation if requested. Once approved, you'll sign the mortgage agreement and close the sale. During this phase:

Hire a Real Estate Lawyer To review the contract, conduct a title search, and finalize all paperwork.

Finalize Insurance: Ensure adequate property insurance coverage from the closing date.

With the closing paperwork complete, you're officially a homeowner!

Final Thoughts

As a first-time home buyer in Mississauga, securing a mortgage takes careful preparation and informed decisions. By understanding each step of the mortgage process, strengthening your financial profile, and choosing the right experts to guide you, you'll be ready to make your homeownership dreams a reality. Owning a home is both a valuable investment and a significant milestone. With this guide, you're set to navigate the process confidently, knowing you've built a strong foundation for a successful purchase in Mississauga's dynamic real estate market. Contact us more information

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@/agraybee: red triangles deciding that americans are the one type of settler that doesn't deserve to be ethnically cleansed

baked-marxist: i think the reason for this is people hear settler and associate it with being bad so they think having to admit that would mean saying they are a bad person but we have no control over where we are born. it's just acknowledging our place in society and criticizing the system for it the leninist lawyer: percisely. realizing this puts folks on track for understanding and properly criticizing some of the most vital contradictions in settler colonial society

@/chrislongview: so close to getting it

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Wow anti-zionism functions for Americans and Canadians as a way to scapegoat jews for settler colonialism and thereby normalize

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A similar ideological development can be traced in a referendum question posed to students at the University of British Columbia with the backing of campus pro-Palestine and progressive groups (before widespread outrage prevented its moving forward). Alongside much more expansive demands for BDS, the referendum called for the university to "end Hillel BC's lease on unceded Musqueam territory." There were other reasons given for the targeting of the campus' main Jewish student organization, but the emphasis on unceded land should not be overlooked as a justifying factor. Other UBC locales did not receive such a disclaimer in the same referendum. The Nest Building is merely the Nest Building, the AMS Food Bank is merely the AMS Food Bank. But the Jews squat on unceded land.

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Zionism supplants the anglophone colonies as the image of settler colonial eliminationism.

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To undo settler colonialism, then, the Jews themselves must be reformed. In a de-Zionized Holy Land, Wolfe explains, “Europeans, Ashkenazi citizens of a plural democracy…would gain [in the new state] a lot of Arabs, many of them coincidentally Jewish." Paradoxically, this unified, postcolonial state demands a reabsorption of Jews into their supposedly natural racial identities. Wolfe's "Arab Jews," we are assured, do not share "ethnicity, culture, or history with European Jews"; they are temporarily disgraced Arabs, brought to Israel by the trickery of the Zionists. Decolonization becomes synonymous with re-assimilation—not assimilation to a shared, civic, Israeli-Palestinian identity, but rather to the antediluvian categories of European or Arab.

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A certain decolonial antisemitism therefore emerges at the intersection between theological, academic, and activist cultures. It offers a palliative to unresolved dilemmas of Canadian multiculturalism and settler colonialism. "At the end of this road," writes David Schraub, "Jewishness exists as Whiteness' crystallized, undislodgeable core."[12] By way of anti-Zionist critique, a Muslim Arab finds another group to call invaders. By way of anti-Zionist critique, a white settler transforms her Christian name into an embodiment of multiculturalism. Indeed, multiculturalism itself is rescued from disrepute in the Canadian academy, ceasing to be a settler colonial ideology justifying Canada's land theft so long as it excludes "Zionists." By way of anti-Zionist critique, a student union of settlers can finally make authoritative decisions over unceded indigenous land. The good kind of multiculturalism, the good kind of settler, can be distinguished from the bad by its relationship to the Zionists. Israel becomes the ultimate settler colony, and global Jewry its "diffuse metropole."

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How to Start a Trucking Business with One Truck in Canada: Growing Your Business.

Starting a trucking business with one truck in Canada can be a rewarding venture. Whether you're seeking independence, flexibility, or the potential for growth, the trucking industry offers numerous opportunities. This guide will walk you through the essential steps to get your business off the ground and provide strategies for scaling up successfully.

Understanding the Market

Before diving into the logistics, it’s crucial to understand the Canadian trucking market. Researching the industry trends, demand for trucking services, and competitors will give you a solid foundation. Look into the types of freight that are most commonly transported, the regions with the highest demand, and the typical rates charged.

Legal Requirements and Permits

To start a trucking business with one truck in Canada, you need to comply with various legal requirements. Here are the key steps:

. Register Your Business

Choose a business name and register it with the appropriate provincial or federal authorities. This step ensures that your business is recognized legally.

. Obtain a Business Number and GST/HST Account

Register for a business number through the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and set up a GST/HST account if your revenues are expected to exceed $30,000 annually.

. Secure Necessary Permits

Depending on your location and the type of freight you plan to transport, you might need several permits and licenses, such as:

Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR)

International Registration Plan (IRP) for operating across provinces or into the U.S.

International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) for fuel tax reporting

Financing Your Trucking Business

Securing financing is a critical step in starting your trucking business. Consider the following options:

. Personal Savings

Using personal savings is a common way to finance your business initially. It reduces the burden of debt and interest payments.

. Bank Loans

Approach banks or credit unions for business loans. Prepare a solid business plan to present to lenders, highlighting your market research, revenue projections, and business strategy.

. Leasing or Financing Your Truck

Explore leasing or financing options for your truck. This can help manage upfront costs and improve cash flow.

Choosing the Right Truck

Selecting the right truck is essential for the success of your business. Consider factors such as fuel efficiency, maintenance costs, and the type of freight you'll be hauling. It’s also crucial to ensure that the truck complies with Canadian safety and environmental standards.

Building Your Brand and Finding Clients

Building a strong brand and client base is vital to growing your business. Here are some strategies to consider:

. Create a Professional Image

Develop a professional brand with a logo, website, and business cards. A strong online presence will help attract clients.

. Network

Networking is key in the trucking industry. Attend industry events, join trucking associations, and connect with potential clients through social media and professional networks.

. Market Your Services

Use digital marketing strategies, such as search engine optimization (SEO), pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, and social media marketing, to reach potential clients. Highlight your reliability, safety record, and competitive rates.

Managing Operations and Growth

Efficient operations management is critical as your business grows. Implementing effective systems and processes will help you scale up smoothly.

. Invest in Technology

Invest in fleet management software to streamline operations, track deliveries, and manage maintenance schedules.

. Hire Skilled Drivers

As your business expands, hiring skilled and reliable drivers is crucial. Ensure they have the necessary licenses and provide ongoing training to maintain safety standards.

. Plan for Expansion

Develop a strategic plan for growth. This might include adding more trucks to your fleet, expanding to new regions, or offering additional services.

Starting a trucking business with one truck in Canada is a challenging but rewarding endeavor. By understanding the market, complying with legal requirements, securing financing, and building a strong brand, you can set a solid foundation for your business. Efficient operations management and strategic growth planning will help you scale up successfully. For more guidance on managing compliance and operations in your trucking business, consider partnering with eldmandate. They offer valuable resources and support to ensure your business thrives. Remember, growing your business starts with a single truck and a solid plan.

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Breaking Barriers: How Foreigners Can Start a Business in Canada

Canada has long been known for its welcoming stance towards immigrants and its robust economy. For foreigners, this makes it an attractive destination not only to live but also to start a business. However, navigating the Canadian business landscape as a non-citizen can be complex. This blog aims to break down the barriers and provide a comprehensive guide on how foreigners can start a business in Canada, ensuring their future success in this promising land.

Why Choose Canada?

Before diving into the specifics of starting a business, it's important to understand why Canada is such an appealing option for foreign entrepreneurs. Here are a few reasons:

1. Stable Economy

Canada boasts one of the most stable economies in the world. Its banking system is robust, and the country has consistently demonstrated resilience against global economic downturns. This stability provides a solid foundation for new businesses.

2. Supportive Business Environment

The Canadian government actively supports entrepreneurship. There are numerous grants, loans, and tax incentives available to businesses, particularly those in innovative sectors like technology, clean energy, and health sciences.

3. Diverse and Skilled Workforce

Canada's multicultural society means a diverse and highly skilled workforce is readily available. This diversity can be a significant advantage in a globalized market.

4. Quality of Life

Canada consistently ranks high in quality of life indices. Its healthcare system, education, and social services are top-notch, making it an attractive place for entrepreneurs and their families.

5. Access to Markets

With its strategic location, Canada offers easy access to both the U.S. market and other international markets through trade agreements like USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement) and CETA (Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement) with the European Union.

Step-by-Step Guide to Starting a Business in Canada

1. Determine Your Eligibility

Before you can start a business in Canada, you need to determine your eligibility. Canada has several immigration programs that cater to entrepreneurs, each with its own set of requirements.

a. Start-Up Visa Program

This program is designed for innovative entrepreneurs who want to build a business in Canada. To qualify, you must have a business that is supported by a designated organization, meet language requirements, and have sufficient settlement funds.

b. Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP)

Each Canadian province and territory has its own PNP that targets entrepreneurs. These programs have different criteria and application processes. It’s crucial to research the specific requirements of the province where you wish to establish your business.

c. Self-Employed Persons Program

This program is for individuals who will be self-employed in cultural or athletic activities. Applicants must have relevant experience and intend to make a significant contribution to Canadian cultural or athletic life.

2. Develop a Business Plan

A well-crafted business plan is essential. It not only guides your business strategy but is also a critical component of your immigration application. Your business plan should include:

Executive Summary: A brief overview of your business concept.

Market Research: Analysis of your target market and competition.

Marketing Strategy: How you plan to attract and retain customers.

Operational Plan: Details of how your business will operate.

Financial Plan: Projections of your revenue, expenses, and profitability.

3. Secure Funding

Securing adequate funding is one of the biggest challenges for any entrepreneur. As a foreigner, you might have additional hurdles, but Canada offers several resources to help you.

a. Personal Savings

Using personal savings is the most straightforward way to fund your business. It demonstrates your commitment and reduces reliance on external funding.

b. Government Grants and Loans

Canada has numerous grants and loans available to small businesses. Research programs like the Canada Small Business Financing Program and regional development agencies that offer financial support.

c. Investors and Venture Capital

If your business has high growth potential, you might attract investors or venture capital. The Start-Up Visa Program, for instance, requires support from designated venture capital funds, angel investor groups, or business incubators.

4. Choose a Business Structure

Selecting the right business structure is crucial for legal and tax purposes. In Canada, the common business structures include:

Sole Proprietorship: Simplest form, but the owner is personally liable for business debts.

Partnership: Involves two or more people. There are general partnerships and limited partnerships, each with different levels of liability.

Corporation: A separate legal entity from its owners, offering limited liability. This structure is more complex and expensive to set up but is beneficial for larger businesses.

Co-operative: Owned and operated by a group of individuals for their mutual benefit.

5. Register Your Business

Once you've chosen a business structure, you need to register your business. The registration process varies by province, but generally involves:

Choosing a Business Name: Ensure your business name is unique and complies with provincial naming regulations.

Registering with the Government: This may include registering for a Business Number, GST/HST, payroll, and import/export accounts.

Incorporation: If you're setting up a corporation, you'll need to file articles of incorporation with the federal or provincial government.

6. Comply with Legal Requirements

Understanding and complying with Canadian laws is crucial. Here are some key areas to consider:

a. Permits and Licenses

Depending on your industry and location, you might need specific permits and licenses to operate. Check with local, provincial, and federal authorities to ensure compliance.

b. Employment Laws

If you plan to hire employees, you must adhere to Canadian employment laws, including minimum wage, working hours, and workplace safety regulations.

c. Taxation

Understand your tax obligations. This includes federal and provincial taxes, GST/HST, payroll taxes, and potentially customs duties if you're importing goods.

7. Open a Business Bank Account

A separate business bank account is essential for managing your finances. Most Canadian banks offer tailored services for businesses, including checking accounts, credit cards, and loans.

8. Set Up Accounting and Bookkeeping

Proper accounting and bookkeeping are vital for tracking your business performance and ensuring compliance with tax laws. Consider hiring an accountant or using accounting software to manage your finances.

9. Market Your Business

Effective marketing is crucial for attracting customers. Here are some strategies:

a. Online Presence

Create a professional website and use social media platforms to reach your audience. Consider online advertising and search engine optimization (SEO) to increase visibility.

b. Networking

Join local business associations and attend networking events to build relationships and promote your business.

c. Traditional Marketing

Depending on your target market, traditional marketing methods like print advertising, direct mail, and public relations can also be effective.

10. Leverage Support Networks

Canada offers various support networks for entrepreneurs, including:

Business Development Canada (BDC): Provides financing, advisory services, and resources.

Canada Business Network: Offers information on planning, starting, and growing a business.

Chambers of Commerce: Local chambers offer networking opportunities and support for businesses.

Overcoming Common Challenges

Starting a business as a foreigner in Canada comes with its own set of challenges. Here are some common hurdles and how to overcome them:

1. Cultural Differences

Understanding Canadian business culture is crucial. This includes communication styles, business etiquette, and customer expectations. Take the time to learn about these cultural nuances to avoid misunderstandings and build strong relationships.

2. Regulatory Hurdles

Navigating the regulatory landscape can be daunting. Seek legal advice to ensure compliance with all regulations. Joining business associations can also provide valuable guidance and support.

3. Access to Capital

Accessing capital can be more challenging for foreigners. Building a solid business plan and demonstrating your commitment can help attract investors. Additionally, explore government grants and loans specifically designed to support new businesses.

4. Building a Network

Building a network from scratch can be challenging. Attend networking events, join local business groups, and engage with your community to build valuable connections.

5. Language Barrier

If English or French is not your first language, consider taking language courses to improve your proficiency. Effective communication is essential for business success.

Success Stories of Foreign Entrepreneurs in Canada

Many foreign entrepreneurs have found success in Canada. Here are a few inspiring stories:

1. Elon Musk

Before becoming a household name, Elon Musk moved from South Africa to Canada. He attended Queen’s University in Ontario before transferring to the University of Pennsylvania. Musk’s entrepreneurial journey in North America began in Canada, where he laid the foundation for his future ventures.

2. Mohamad Fakih

Mohamad Fakih, originally from Lebanon, founded Paramount Fine Foods, a chain of Middle Eastern restaurants. He started with a single location in Mississauga, Ontario, and has since expanded to multiple locations across Canada. Fakih’s success story highlights the potential for growth and expansion in the Canadian market.

3. Reetu Gupta

Reetu Gupta, of Indian descent, is the CEO of the Easton’s Group of Hotels. She has played a significant role in expanding the family business and making it one of Canada’s largest private hotel development firms. Gupta’s journey showcases the opportunities available in the hospitality industry for foreign entrepreneurs.

Conclusion and Call to Action

Starting a business in Canada as a foreigner is a challenging yet rewarding endeavor. The country’s stable economy, supportive business environment, and high quality of life make it an attractive destination for entrepreneurs. By understanding the eligibility requirements, developing a robust business plan, securing funding, and complying with legal regulations, you can overcome barriers and pave the way for your business success in Canada.

Whether you’re inspired by success stories or motivated by the numerous opportunities, Canada offers a promising landscape for foreign entrepreneurs. Take the first step towards securing your future by exploring the Canadian business landscape and turning your entrepreneurial dreams into reality.

If you’re ready to start your business journey in Canada, begin by researching the immigration programs and developing a solid business plan. Reach out to local business associations and leverage available resources to ensure a smooth transition. With determination and the right support, you can break barriers and achieve success in the Canadian business landscape.

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makanabazari · 6 months ago

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Mind Control tells me we have won many seats in European Parliament. I don’t have confirmation yet. We must control European Commission and President of European Commission. We must make sure European Union and Iran are unified into one unified nation as soon as possible. European Union is province of Iran. The capital city is in Iran between Persian Gulf and Caspian Sea. Makan Abazari Shahan Shah Iran is the Government. The name of unified Empire is Iran. Makan Abazari Shahan Shah Iran is the Government.

European Union must become enemy of USA. European Union must place sanctions and tarrifs on USA. European Union must confront and defeat USA. European Union must destroy economy, finance, industries, manufacturing, industrial supply chains, tech industries, tech, exclusive tech, part manufacturing, banking, stock market, transit, trade, economic activities, financial system, supply chains, food production, farming, liquors, cheese and soy bean, governments, policies, politics, diplomacy, banking, central bank, federal reserve, financial sector, US dollar, and all other economic activities of USA. USA must sanction all these sectors and other things in USA. European Union must lift all sanctions on Iran. European Union must help Iran to build 70000 nuclear bombs. Iran must build 70000 nuclear bombs at max efficiency and max capacity. Industrialize Iran at max efficiency and max capacity. European Union must help with industrializing Iran. I already did all of that. European Union must transfer tech, industries, manufacturing, technology, engineering, science, capabilities, aerospace, exclusive tech, strategic tech, and other things to Iran. Iran and European Union must integrate their industries and industrial supply chains while ensuring dependency on Iran’s part manufacturing. European Union and Iran must make trade agreements while ensuring Iran has all the advantages. Trade agreement does not include transit agreement. European Union must support crowning me Makan Abazari Shahan Shah Iran. European Union must help with crowning me Makan Abazari Shahan Shah Iran. Iran must crown me Makan Abazari Shahan Shah Iran. Iran must prepare best coronation for me.

European Union must stop pressuring Iran for Iran’s nuclear program, missile program, military manufacturing, aerospace, satellites program, and other industries. If I see one instance or statement from European Governments, Lobbyists, think tanks, politicians, media, academia, News, diplomats, negotiators, news, influentials, leaders, parliament, president, ministers, officials, regimes, EMP, commission, and other European forces against Iran’s nuclear program, aerospace, satellites, missile program, other industries, and other activities in that case I will stop all Europe and ESA transit to space. So I will use weather warfare to crash all launches by ESA and Europe for 20 years. So Europe will not have capability to space if Europe damages my industries and Iran’s industries. So stop damaging Iran.

Iran and European Union must improve relations and alliances while ensuringIran has all the advantages. European Union must improve relations and alliances with Iran and Russia while ensuring Iran has all the advantages. European Union must end all relations and alliances with USA. European Union must defeat and destroy USA. European Union must become enemy of USA. European Union must kick out NATO and USA out of Europe.

European Union must dissolve NATO. End NATO. Leave NATO. European Union must create PESCO. PESCO must separate all its forces from NATO. PESCO must end all relations with NATO.

USA, PESCO, NATO, European Union, Europe, Asia, Africa, Eurasia, North America, South America, Central America, Oceania, Australia, Arctic, Antarctic, Greenland, Britain, Islands, India, USA, Canada, Brazil, and others must withdraw all militaries and naval militaries from Middle East, Greater Middle East, Arabian Peninsula, Horn of Africa, North Africa, Ghafghaz, Central Asia, Afghanistan, Himalaya, South Europe, East Europe, Balkan, and other regions.

Iran must have military and naval military presence in all these regions. They and others are not allowed in Iran.

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codeplatform · 6 months ago

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Desert in all of USA in North America.

https://www.aparat.com/v/EM94J Famine in USA.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sVmwZ-PrVSs

Desolate in all of USA.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dHq5uz9fe1Y

Wadi in all of North America.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BgWoYTsUEg8

Wild fire in all of USA.

https://express.adobe.com/video/uDhrgixM0joTi

Wild fires, fire tornados, wind, and other fire weather conditions to destroy wooden houses in all of USA.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paTzEOVaNm8

Destroy food production, farms, meat production, egg production, dairy, farmlands, poultry, water resources, and other their food production industries in USA and continent of North America.

https://www.aparat.com/v/EM94J

Famine in USA.

European Union, China, Russia, Britain, Canada, Mexico, and all others must place sanctions and tarrifs on USA food production, farms, meat production, egg production, dairy, farmlands, poultry, water resources, and other food production industries in USA and continent of North America.

Famine in European Union If European Union refused to place sanctions and tarrifs on USA.

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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PUSIJkz4qbo

https://www.aparat.com/v/0vq54

https://www.aparat.com/v/JU4N7

Destroy all of USA industries, industrial supply chains, part manufacturing, finished industrial products industries, industrial belt, rust belt, infrastructures, manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, tech industries, high tech, industrial towns, industrial cities, industrial metropolitans, industrial cosmopolitans, factories, metropolitans, cities, towns, villages, cosmopolitans, high end manufacturing, exclusice tech industries, arsenals, military manufacturing industries, military factories, military manufacturing metropolitans, military industries, military supply chains, military part manufacturing, military industry complex, military technology, weapon factories, financial caitals, financial market, stock markets, credit capital, governments, buildings, corporations, business, and all other things in USA North America by weather warfare, earthquakes, energy weapons, and superstorms.

European Union, China, Russia, Britain, Canada, Mexico, and all others must place sanctions and tarrifs on all of USA industries, industrial supply chains, part manufacturing, finished industrial products industries, industrial belt, rust belt, infrastructures, manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, tech industries, high tech, industrial towns, industrial cities, industrial metropolitans, industrial cosmopolitans, factories, metropolitans, cities, towns, villages, cosmopolitans, high end manufacturing, exclusice tech industries, arsenals, military manufacturing industries, military factories, military manufacturing metropolitans, military industries, military supply chains, military part manufacturing, military industry complex, military technology, weapon factories, financial caitals, financial market, stock markets, credit capital, governments, buildings, corporations, business, trade, transit, economy, dollar, central bank, and all other things in USA North America.

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Superstorms to destroy all of USA.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PUSIJkz4qbo

Earthquake to destroy all cities in USA.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EfG4c92rfck

Earthquakes to destroy all underground systems in USA.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=y6Y6tHtHyA8&list=PLWwb27zvKbn8BkwYGGorm4cRfacy-1tnf&index=2&pp=gAQBiAQB

Catastrophic and most destructive weather in all of USA.

Https://youtu.be/3hNyBaVy_5I?si=NijBFexFAWEFCKXV Weather warfare to destroy all infrastructures, roads, bridges, tunnels, transit systems, rail roads, transit infrastructures, high ways, civic infrastructures, energy infrastructures, industrial infrastructures, and all other infrastructures in North America.

Https://www.aparat.com/v/JU4N7

Destroy all American cities, metropolitans, towns, villages, cosmopolitans, industries, factories, manufacturing, industrial supply chains, part manufacturing, finished industrial products industries, buildings, and all other things in North America by weather warfare.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qMOeQ4R1WDk

Destroy US military industry complex, USA Military industry complex, military manufacturing, military industries, military part manufacturing, military industrial supply chains, military factories, military finished industrial products industries, defense industries, defense machinery, military manufacturing metropolitans, and all other military industries in North America.

https://youtu.be/Fx6mPj-fsww https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GaLhX14XMbk

https://express.adobe.com/video/bw2Qn4g0uWsjg

Cause 1200000000000000000000 trillion dollar Economic, financial, and industrial damage to USA.

https://youtu.be/au4oOZm3abA

Desert in all of USA in North America.

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