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The job of professional transcriptionists is not an easy one, they have a huge responsibility to convert the exact audio message into the written format without changing its meaning or missing out on key points.  The accuracy of medical reports is critical to both patient follow-up care and medical research. And, medical terminology is often difficult and unfamiliar to a layperson, meaning that transcriptionists require specialised training or experience. 

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The Supreme Court ruled that the Defense of Marriage Act was unconstitutional on June 26, 2013. 

In U.S. v Windsor, SCOTUS held that the federal government could not discriminate against same-sex couples. 

Record Group 267: Records of the Supreme Court of the United States Series: Appellate Jurisdiction Case Files

Transcription: 

[Stamped: " FILE COPY "]

(Bench Opinion)                 OCTOBER TERM, 2012            1  [Handwritten and circled " 1"  in upper right-hand corner]

Syllabus

NOTE: Where it is feasible, a syllabus (headnote) will be released, as is

being done in connection with this case, at the time the opinion is issued.

The syllabus constitutes no part of the opinion of the Court but has been

prepared by the Reporter of Decisions for the convenience of the reader.

See United States v. Detroit Timber & Lumber Co., 200 U.S. 321, 337.

SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES

Syllabus

UNITED STATES v. WINDSOR, EXECUTOR OF THE

ESTATE OF SPYER, ET AL.

CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR

THE SECOND CIRCUIT

No. 12-307.  Argued March 27, 2013---Decided June 26, 2013

The State of New York recognizes the marriage of New York residents

Edith Windsor and Thea Spyer, who wed in Ontario, Canada, in

2007. When Spyer died in 2009, she left her entire estate to Windsor.

Windsor sought to claim the federal estate tax exemption for surviv-

ing spouses, but was barred from doing so by §3 of the federal Defense

of Marriage Act (DOMA), which amended the Dictionary Act---a

law providing rules of construction for over 1,000 federal laws and

the whole realm of federal regulations-to define "marriage" and

"spouse" as excluding same-sex partners. Windsor paid $363,053 in

estate taxes and sought a refund, which the Internal Revenue Service

denied. Windsor brought this refund suit, contending that DOMA vi-

olates the principles of equal protection incorporated in the Fifth

Amendment. While the suit was pending, the Attorney General notified

the Speaker of the House of Representatives that the Department

of Justice would no longer defend §3's constitutionality. In re-

sponse, the Bipartisan Legal Advisory Group (BLAG) of the House of

Representatives voted to intervene in the litigation to defend §3's

constitutionality. The District Court permitted the intervention. On

the merits, the court ruled against the United States, finding §3 un-

constitutional and ordering the Treasury to refund Windsor's tax

with interest. The Second Circuit affirmed. The United States has

not complied with the judgment.

Held:

1. This Court has jurisdiction to consider the merits of the case.

This case clearly presented a concrete disagreement between oppos-

ing parties that was suitable for judicial resolution in the District

Court, but the Executive's decision not to defend §3's constitutionali-

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Syllabus

ty in court while continuing to deny refunds and assess deficiencies

introduces a complication. Given the Government's concession, ami-

cus contends, once the District Court ordered the refund, the case

should have ended and the appeal been dismissed. But this argu-

ment elides the distinction between Article Ill's jurisdictional re-

quirements and the prudential limits on its exercise, which are "es-

sentially matters of judicial self-governance." Warth v. Seldin, 422

U. S. 490, 500. Here, the United States retains a stake sufficient to

support Article III jurisdiction on appeal and in this Court. The re-

fund it was ordered to pay Windsor is "a real and immediate econom-

ic injury," Hein v. Freedom From Religion Foundation, Inc., 551 U. S.

587, 599, even if the Executive disagrees with §3 of DOMA. Wind-

sor's ongoing claim for funds that the United States refuses to pay

thus establishes a controversy sufficient for Article III jurisdiction.

Cf. INS v. Chadha, 462 U. S. 919.

Prudential considerations, however, demand that there be "con-

crete adverseness which sharpens the presentation of issues upon

which the court so largely depends for illumination of difficult consti-

tutional questions." Baker v. Carr, 369 U. S. 186, 204. Unlike Article

III requirements---which must be satisfied by the parties before judi-

cial consideration is appropriate---prudential factors that counsel

against hearing this case are subject to "countervailing considera-

tions [that] may outweigh the concerns underlying the usual reluc-

tance to exert judicial power." Warth, supra, at 500-501. One such

consideration is the extent to which adversarial presentation of the

issues is ensured by the participation of amici curiae prepared to de-

fend with vigor the legislative act's constitutionality. See Chadha,

supra, at 940. Here, BLAG's substantial adversarial argument for

§3's constitutionality satisfies prudential concerns that otherwise

might counsel against hearing an appeal from a decision with which

the principal parties agree. This conclusion does not mean that it is

appropriate for the Executive as a routine exercise to challenge stat-

utes in court instead of making the case to Congress for amendment

or repeal. But this case is not routine, and BLAG's capable defense

ensures that the prudential issues do not cloud the merits question,

which is of immediate importance to the Federal Government and to

hundreds of thousands of persons. Pp. 5-13.

2. DOMA is unconstitutional as a deprivation of the equal liberty of

persons that is protected by the Fifth Amendment. Pp. 13--26.

(a) By history and tradition the definition and regulation of mar-

riage has been treated as being within the authority and realm of the

separate States. Congress has enacted discrete statutes to regulate

the meaning of marriage in order to further federal policy, but

DOMA, with a directive applicable to over 1,000 federal statues and

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Cite as: 570 U.S._ (2013)           3

Syllabus

the whole realm of federal regulations, has a far greater reach. Its

operation is also directed to a class of persons that the laws of New

York, and of 11 other States, have sought to protect. Assessing the

validity of that intervention requires discussing the historical and

traditional extent of state power and authority over marriage.

Subject to certain constitutional guarantees, see, e.g., Loving v.

Virginia, 388 U.S. 1, "regulation of domestic relations" is "an area

that has long been regarded as a virtually exclusive province of the

States," Sosna v. Iowa, 419 U. S. 393, 404. The significance of state

responsibilities for the definition and regulation of marriage dates to

the Nation's beginning; for "when the Constitution was adopted the

common understanding was that the domestic relations of husband

and wife and parent and child were matters reserved to the States,"

Ohio ex rel. Popovici v. Agler, 280 U. S. 379, 383-384. Marriage laws

may vary from State to State, but they are consistent within each

State.

DOMA rejects this long-established precept. The State's decision

to give this class of persons the right to marry conferred upon them a

dignity and status of immense import. But the Federal Government

uses the state-defined class for the opposite purpose---to impose re-

strictions and disabilities. The question is whether the resulting injury

and indignity is a deprivation of an essential part of the liberty

protected by the Fifth Amendment, since what New York treats as

alike the federal law deems unlike by a law designed to injure the

same class the State seeks to protect. New York's actions were a

proper exercise of its sovereign authority. They reflect both the

community's considered perspective on the historical roots of the in-

stitution of marriage and its evolving understanding of the meaning

of equality. Pp. 13--20.

(b) By seeking to injure the very class New York seeks to protect,

DOMA violates basic due process and equal protection principles ap-

plicable to the Federal Government. The Constitution's guarantee of

equality "must at the very least mean that a bare congressional de-

sire to harm a politically unpopular group cannot" justify disparate

treatment of that group. Department of Agriculture v. Moreno, 413

U. S. 528, 534-535. DOMA cannot survive under these principles.

Its unusual deviation from the tradition of recognizing and accepting

state definitions of marriage operates to deprive same-sex couples of

the benefits and responsibilities that come with federal recognition of

their marriages. This is strong evidence of a law having the purpose

and effect of disapproval of a class recognized and protected by state

law. DOMA's avowed purpose and practical effect are to impose a

disadvantage, a separate status, and so a stigma upon all who enter

into same-sex marriages made lawful by the unquestioned authority

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of the States.

DOMA's history of enactment and its own text demonstrate that

interference with the equal dignity of same-sex marriages, conferred

by the States in the exercise of their sovereign power, was more than

an incidental effect of the federal statute. It was its essence. BLAG's

arguments are just as candid about the congressional purpose.

DOMA's operation in practice confirms this purpose. It frustrates

New York's objective of eliminating inequality by writing inequality

into the entire United States Code.

DOMA's principal effect is to identify and make unequal a subset of

state-sanctioned marriages. It contrives to deprive some couples

married under the laws of their State, but not others, of both rights

and responsibilities, creating two contradictory marriage regimes

within the same State. It also forces same-sex couples to live as mar-

ried for the purpose of state law but unmarried for the purpose of

federal law, thus diminishing the stability and predictability of basic

personal relations the State has found it proper to acknowledge and

protect. Pp. 20-26.

699 F. 3d 169, affirmed.

KENNEDY, J., delivered the opinion of the Court, in which GINSBURG,

BREYER, SOTOMAYOR, and KAGAN, JJ., joined. ROBERTS, C. J., filed a

dissenting opinion. SCALIA, J., filed a dissenting opinion, in which

THOMAS, J., joined, and in which ROBERTS, C. J., joined as to Part I.

ALITO, J., filed a dissenting opinion, in which THOMAS, J., joined as to

Parts II and III.

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Cite as: 570 U. S. _ (2013)          1

Opinion of the Court

NOTICE: This opinion is subject to formal revision before publication in the

preliminary print of the United States Reports. Readers are requested to

notify the Reporter of Decisions, Supreme Court of the United States, Washington,

D. C. 20543, of any typographical or other formal errors, in order

that corrections may be made before the preliminary print goes to press.

SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES

No. 12-307

UNITED STATES, PETITIONER v. EDITH SCHLAIN

WINDSOR, IN HER CAPACITY AS EXECUTOR OF THE

ESTATE OF THEA CLARA SPYER, ET AL.

ON WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF

APPEALS FOR THE SECOND CIRCUIT

[June 26, 2013]

JUSTICE KENNEDY delivered the opinion of the Court.

Two women then resident in New York were married

in a lawful ceremony in Ontario, Canada, in 2007. Edith

Windsor and Thea Spyer returned to their home in New

York City. When Spyer died in 2009, she left her entire

estate to Windsor. Windsor sought to claim the estate tax

exemption for surviving spouses. She was barred from

doing so, however, by a federal law, the Defense of Mar-

riage Act, which excludes a same-sex partner from the

definition of "spouse" as that term is used in federal stat-

utes. Windsor paid the taxes but filed suit to challenge

the constitutionality of this provision. The United States

District Court and the Court of Appeals ruled that this

portion of the statute is unconstitutional and ordered the

United States to pay Windsor a refund. This Court granted

certiorari and now affirms the judgment in Windsor's

favor.

I

In 1996, as some States were beginning to consider the

concept of same-sex marriage, see, e.g., Baehr v. Lewin, 74

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Automne 1917, Hylewood, Canada (8/9)

Depuis le début de la guerre, la scène politique en Ontario est profondément influencée par les orangistes, qui sont fidèles à la monarchie et à l'Empire britannique. Les grands journaux de Toronto critiquent les Canadiens français pour ne pas contribuer à l'effort de guerre, et on nous impose depuis juillet le service militaire obligatoire… Quand on voit les efforts déployés par le R22eR, je trouve cela honteux.

A cause de sa politique francophobe, Ontario est la risée du Québec. Ils nous appellent « nos Boches à nous » et nous surnomment "Huntario", en référence aux invasions de peuples nomades au Moyen Âge… Quand on voit comment les Anglophones nous traitent, on comprend que nous soyons presque unanimement opposés à ce service et qu'il existe un si faible sentiment de loyauté des francophones pour le Canada.

Sur l’île, si on enlève ceux qui sont déjà en service, cette loi concernerait cinq hommes : mon beau-frère (alors qu’il a trois enfants, pensez-vous !), le mari de ma nièce Winie, le frère du jeune Zéphir (dont les malheureux parents font toujours le deuil), le Révérend de l’île (un homme d’église !), et un neveu de mon beau-frère. Cette loi n’est pas encore appliquée. Des élections fédérales vont avoir lieu en décembre, et nous en sauront davantage après cela.

[Transcription] Marie Le Bris : Sincèrement, Agathon, es-tu obligé de te montrer ainsi en spectacle ? On dirait que tu t’es coiffé avec un balais brosse. Si j’avais des cheveux comme les tiens, j’aurais au moins la décence de mettre une casquette. Winifred Bernard : Irène, chérie, ne court pas trop loin ! Jules Le Bris : Tout va bien, ma nièce ? Winifred Bernard : Bonsoir, mon oncle. J’aimerais profiter de ma soirée, mais mon aînée m’échappe comme une anguille. Eugénie Le Bris : Ah, les enfants, à cet âge là. Winifred Bernard : A qui le dites-vous ! Elle court partout, et je n’ai pas une minute de répit. Mais je ne peux pas la laisser sans surveillance. Jules Le Bris : Marie, toi qui te plaignais de t’ennuyer, ne veux-tu pas aller jouer avec ta cousine ? Marie Le Bris : C’est que je commence à m’habituer à l’ennui, et je tombe de sommeil, regardez comme mes yeux sont lourds. Non, je suis mieux ici. Eugénie Le Bris : Agathon, va jouer avec Irène. Vous avez pratiquement le même âge. Winifred Bernard : Laissez, Eugénie, Marie a raison, il se fait tard et la petite est fatiguée. C’est probablement pour cela qu’elle est si excitée. Je devrais rentrer la coucher. Quel dommage, je m’amusais beaucoup…

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Iain, meanwhile, wants to convince his dad to go on another trip since Yang and Fiona are planning one of their own. I absolutely love that Cake Boss got up on the desk to DEMAND customer service. my family's dog is like that too lmao

transcript:

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IAIN, aside: How about a trip to somewhere cool in the country? You know…to get away. MISCHA: That could be fun. I’ve always wanted to go to Toronto-- IAIN, aside: Yeah, yeah, Toronto! You know what else is in Ontario though…? MISCHA: I dunno…Kingston? Ottawa?

IAIN, aside: Yeah, and...San Myshuno? CAKE BOSS: (whine! whine! whineeeee!) MISCHA, aside: (chuckles) Alright, Iain, I'm picking up what you're putting down. Let's talk with your ba, okay?

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Notary Public Services in Mississauga: Your Guide to Professional Document Authentication

What is a Notary Public?

A Notary Public is a government-appointed official responsible for witnessing the signing of legal documents, administering oaths, and certifying copies of original documents. Their role is to prevent fraud and ensure that all parties involved in a transaction are fully aware of the legal significance of their signatures. The notary’s seal or signature confirms that the document has been signed voluntarily and without coercion.

In Ontario, including Mississauga, notary services are regulated, and notaries are empowered under the Notaries Act. These professionals are vital when it comes to a wide range of services that require formal certification, including the authentication of documents intended for use outside the country.

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Document Notarization:

This is one of the most common services offered. Whether you're dealing with affidavits, statutory declarations, or travel consent letters, a Notary Public will ensure that the document is signed correctly, and the identities of the signatories are verified. This is often required for court filings, immigration applications, or real estate transactions.

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Many legal processes, especially in immigration, education, and foreign business dealings, require certified copies of important documents like passports, birth certificates, or academic transcripts. A Notary Public can verify that the copy is a true and accurate representation of the original document.

Letter of Invitation for Immigration:

If you're inviting a friend or family member to Canada for a visit, you'll often need to provide a notarized letter of invitation. Notary Publics in Mississauga are well-versed in the necessary format and can help ensure that your document meets immigration standards.

Travel Consent Letters for Minors:

If you're traveling internationally with a minor and one parent is not present, Notary For Passport Application many countries require a notarized travel consent letter from the absent parent. This precaution helps prevent international child abduction and ensures compliance with international travel laws.

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Using a professional notary is crucial to ensure that your documents are valid and legally binding. Here are a few reasons why you should consider a certified Notary Public in Mississauga:

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Notaries are knowledgeable about the specific requirements for different legal documents. Their experience helps to minimize errors that could result in delays or rejections, especially in cases involving immigration or international legal matters.

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A key role of a Notary Public is to confirm the identity of signatories. This is crucial in preventing fraud, ensuring that documents like powers of attorney or real estate transactions are authentic and willingly signed.

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Mississauga has a wide range of notary services available. Many notary offices offer flexible hours, making it easier for individuals with busy schedules to access these essential services. Mobile notaries can also provide on-site services at your location for added convenience.

How to Choose the Right Notary Public in Mississauga

When selecting a Notary Public, it’s important to ensure that they are properly licensed and experienced. A reputable notary should:

Be easily accessible and offer a clear explanation of their services.

Have transparent pricing for notarization, certified copies, and other services.

Be able to provide references or reviews from previous clients to demonstrate their credibility.

You can find notary services through legal offices, independent professionals, and dedicated notary businesses. Some notaries may also specialize in specific services, such as real estate or corporate notarization, so it's essential to choose one that fits your particular needs.

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How to Apply for Scholarships to Study in Canada: A Step-by-Step Guide

Studying in Canada is a dream for many international students, particularly those from India. The country’s renowned education system, multicultural environment, and high standard of living make it a top destination for higher studies. However, the cost of studying abroad can be overwhelming. Fortunately, there are numerous scholarships in Canada designed to help international students, including those from India, manage their education expenses. In this blog, we’ll provide a step-by-step guide on how to apply for these scholarships. For personalized guidance on applying for scholarships and studying in Canada, an overseas education consultancy can be a great resource.

1. Research Available Scholarships

The first step in applying for scholarships to study in Canada is conducting thorough research. Scholarships are offered by a variety of organizations, including the Canadian government, universities, private foundations, and provincial governments. Start by identifying the scholarships that match your field of study, level of education (undergraduate, graduate, or PhD), and eligibility criteria.

Some popular scholarships for Indian students include:

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships

Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships

Ontario Graduate Scholarship

University of British Columbia International Scholars Program

Look at both merit-based and need-based scholarships. Overseas education consultancies often provide a list of scholarships, making your search easier.

2. Check Eligibility Criteria

Each scholarship has specific eligibility requirements that must be met. These criteria often include academic excellence, leadership qualities, extracurricular activities, and community involvement. Some scholarships may be open only to students from specific countries, while others are based on financial need.

For example, the Lester B. Pearson Scholarship focuses on academic merit and leadership potential, while the Ontario Graduate Scholarship requires applicants to have an exceptional academic record. Ensure you thoroughly read the eligibility criteria to avoid applying for scholarships that don’t align with your profile.

3. Prepare Required Documents

Once you’ve shortlisted the scholarships you’re eligible for, the next step is to gather the required documents. Most scholarship applications will require:

Academic transcripts (certified copies of your previous education)

Letters of recommendation (from teachers or mentors who can vouch for your academic and leadership abilities)

Statement of Purpose (SOP) or Personal Essay (explaining why you deserve the scholarship)

Proof of financial need (if applying for need-based scholarships)

Proof of English or French proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, or other language test scores)

Some scholarships may have additional requirements like portfolios for creative programs or research proposals for graduate and doctoral students. An overseas education consultancy can help you organize and prepare these documents for a successful application.

4. Write a Strong Scholarship Essay

A well-crafted scholarship essay or Statement of Purpose is crucial to your application. It is your opportunity to showcase your unique qualities, achievements, and aspirations. Highlight your academic and extracurricular achievements, leadership roles, and how receiving the scholarship will help you achieve your educational and career goals.

Tailor each essay to the specific scholarship you are applying for. Be clear, concise, and ensure your passion for the subject and Canada’s education system shines through. Some overseas education consultancies offer editing services and advice on writing a winning essay, which can significantly improve your chances.

5. Submit the Application Early

Scholarships in Canada have strict deadlines, and late applications are usually not accepted. Ensure you start the application process well in advance. Keep track of the deadlines for each scholarship and submit your application at least a few days before the closing date.

Many scholarship applications are now submitted online through university portals or scholarship websites. Double-check your application to ensure all required fields are filled, and all documents are uploaded correctly.

6. Follow Up and Prepare for Interviews

After submitting your application, it’s important to follow up. Some scholarships may require an interview as part of the selection process. Prepare for potential interviews by practicing common questions, such as why you want to study in Canada, how you plan to use the scholarship, and your long-term career goals.

If you receive a scholarship interview request, treat it with the same seriousness as a university admission interview. Overseas education consultancies often offer interview preparation services, including mock interviews, to help you succeed.

7. Seek Guidance from an Overseas Education Consultancy

Applying for scholarships can be a complex and time-consuming process. Many students benefit from the guidance and support of an overseas education consultancy. These consultancies are experts in navigating the scholarship landscape and can provide personalized advice, ensuring you meet all eligibility criteria and submit a strong application.

An overseas education consultancy can also assist in identifying scholarships you may not be aware of, as well as offering tips on writing essays, preparing for interviews, and following up on applications.

Conclusion

Securing a scholarship to study in Canada can greatly reduce the financial burden of studying abroad. By following these steps and being proactive in your research and preparation, you can improve your chances of being awarded a scholarship. Partnering with an overseas education consultancy can further streamline the process, offering you expert advice and support throughout your scholarship journey. With determination and the right guidance, you can make your dream of studying in Canada a reality.

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B roll - 2020 08 18

18 - I was obsessed with trains when I was young. So much so that for Christmas when I was 12 I begged for a model train set. I got it, too. No one ever commented on it back then, not that I recall.

18 - I wish I had cookies.

18 - Don’t take your recording device into the bathroom with you. We transcriptionists can tell. This also holds for anyone who’s calling any kind of customer service while they’re doing their personal business. We. Can. Tell. You. Rude. Bastard.

18 - I just used the word "grody". The '80s called. It wants is Valley speak back.

18 - Basic income doesn't disincentivise work, it allows people to work better, more effectively.

18 - With a basic income I could go back to school to get the certifications required to expand my transcription work abilities. It would also allow me to volunteer more, which is something I enjoy doing and serves the community.

18 - Why do we continue to demand the most vulnerable live on the least? Food, utilities, clothing, transportation, assistive devices, medications, because ODSP (for example) doesn't cover all needs, and the most impactful is rent. Who can live on that and pay market rent?

18 - I'm a disabled person but it happens I don't need accessible housing. I can live in regular housing without an issue. I have other concerns with housing in Hamilton though that involve location, safety, and quality of life.

18 - My favourite porn is looking at other people's art supplies.

18 - So, while Ontario cuts its $100 pandemic payments to ODSP clients, large chunks of whom never knew it existed nor got it, BC extends its $300 payments until December. Thanks ever so, DoFo.

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Admission to Architecture College in Canada

Admission to architecture programs in Canada is a competitive and multi-faceted process. Applicants must demonstrate a strong academic background, typically with high school completion that includes courses in mathematics, physics, and visual arts. For international students, equivalent qualifications from their home country are required.

Applications are submitted through each university's admissions portal or centralized services like the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) for Ontario schools. Key components of the application include academic transcripts, a portfolio, a personal statement, and letters of recommendation. The portfolio is a crucial element, showcasing the applicant’s artistic and design skills through drawings, sketches, and other creative works.

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Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Before that you should know why pursue Diagnostic Medical Sonography-

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This course gives a promising job outlook. The demand and requirement for skilled sonographers continue to grow. It creates ample job opportunities in different areas of healthcare settings including hospitals, clinics, and imaging centers.

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Moreover, you can join reputed educational institutions for quality programs and high-tech facilities. These programs are specially designed to equip students with knowledge, skills and practical experience. You will receive a good education for success in your career.

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High school diploma/GED

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Standardized test scores

Statement of purpose and letters of reference

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[todaysdocument]

Fred Fowler escaped from his Maryland enslaver on May 8, 1858. 

Fowler made his way along the Underground Railroad to Ontario, moved to New York for work, fought in the Union Army, and worked at the Library of Congress for over twenty years. 

Record Group 21: Records of District Courts of the United States

Series: Fugitive Slave Case Files

File Unit: Fugitive Slave Case, #6 Fred Fowler

Transcription: 

In the Circuit Court of the United States: In the Third Circuit: in and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

William L. Willis, being duly sworn doth depose and say that: Fred Fowler a coloured man aged about twenty six years is a person owing and held to service and labor in the State of Maryland, and owes such service and labor to this deponent, William L. Willis, who is a citizen of the said State of Maryland: that said Fred Fowler on or about the Eighth day of May A.D. 1858 left the service of this deponent the said William L. Willis and escaped therefrom into the State of Pennsylvania, and that this deponent hath good reason to believe that said fugitive is now in the said State of Pennsylvania in the Eastern District thereof.

Sworn and subscribed before me this 13th day of May AD 1858

John [illegible]

District [illegible]

[signed] Wm. L. Willis

Give the warrant according to the Statute in that behalf provided (returnable before the Court)

John Corden [illegible] D.J.

13 May 1858

[borutosdad]

oh boy do i have resources :3c

with most things around web content, WCAG is your first and best point of call. the W3 site has a very comprehensive breakdown of what each item means and how to meet it. (WCAG 2 Overview, W3.org)

what WCAG does really well is discuss many facets of accessibility, from content to user pathways to technical specifics. this is often left out of discussions on accessibility -- often web accessibility conversations begin and end with "is this screen-reader friendly". (which isn't to say that everyone is really great about making things screen-reader friendly, because they're not.)

i'll link the rest of my resources under the cut. they're australia-centric because most of them i sourced for work and i am australian. but many are relevant regardless of where you are from.

i've also tried not to link a whole bunch of resources that all say the same thing. i have read all these documents and they've all been very helpful to me in increasing the accessibility of what i produce.

i've organised this list in order of what i feel is probably most relevant to people on tumblr reading this list. i'll cover:

General content guidance (readability, etc.)

Colour

Websites

Images and diagrams

Audio and video

Digital documents

PDFs (get their own special spot because they fucking SUCK irt accessibility)

Forms and surveys

General content guidance

Readability Guidelines (Content Design London) 

Accessible information (Inclusion Australia) A good introductory resource on Easy Read

Inclusive communication tips (Council for Intellectual Disability) 

Colour & graphic design

Contrast (W3C) 

Colour Contrast Analyser (Vision Australia. Blindness and low vision services) 

Communicating data with colour (Department of Transport and Planning, Victoria) 

AccessAbility 2: A practical handbook on accessible graphic design (RGD in Partnership with the Government of Ontario) 

A Guide to Understanding What Makes a Typeface Accessible (The Readability Group) 

Websites

Online accessibility toolkit (Government of South Australia) Great compilation which covers many different stages of a web build and accessibility considerations for different roles.

Accessibility testing toolkit (Digital.NSW) Walks you through running different types of tests on your page

Easy Checks – A First Review of Web Accessibility (W3C) Quick and easy checks to go through before hitting publish

Screen Reader Testing (University of Melbourne) Screen reader checker tools

Online and print inclusive design and legibility considerations (Vision Australia) 

Guidelines for producing accessible e-text (2018) (Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disabilities) 

Images and diagrams

Alt decision tree (W3C) This is the best resource to learn about producing alt text, what to write, and when to use alt text!

Alternative Text (WebAIM) 

How to make social media accessible: Our top three tips (Vision Australia) 

Images (Australian Government Style Manual) 

Guidelines for producing accessible graphics (2022) (Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disabilities)

Audio and video

Requirements and standards for video and audio (Australian Government Style Manual) 

Description of Visual Information | Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) | W3C 

Audio description for videos | Digital Accessibility​ (harvard.edu) 

Quick reference to audio and video requirements under WCAG (Media Access Australia)   

Sign language – Auslan (Better Health Channel) 

Making audio and video media accessible (W3C) 

Guidance on using captions, transcripts and audio descriptions (WebAIM) 

Audio description of visual information (W3C) 

Creating accessible videos (Education NSW) 

Digital documents

Ace by DAISY. A free tool to check accessibility of EPUB files

Microsoft Word documents (Digital.NSW) 

Microsoft Word accessibility (WebAIM) 

Make your Word documents accessible to people with disabilities (Microsoft) 

Create accessible Word documents video tutorials (Microsoft) 

Make your Google Doc more accessible (Google) 

Microsoft Excel (WebAIM) 

Make your Excel documents accessible to people with disabilities (Microsoft) 

Forms and surveys

Forms (Australian Government Style Manual) 

How to make more inclusive surveys (SurveyMonkey) 

Surveys (Listen Include Respect) 

last thing about this from me i promise. actually i don't, fuck you if you don't like it

the "old web" space is extremely hostile to disabled people. there is a show of patting themselves on the back for linking accessibility resources they've never read, while at the same time flat out promoting inaccessible practices. the thing is, they don't make the page slightly more difficult to read, they make it impossible to.

if you're photosensitive, using an inaccessible page can flat out give you seizures in the case of epilepsy, or otherwise cause massive disabling migraines and other painful effects. if you're a screen reader user, be it because of blindness, dyslexia, or other print disabilities, depending on exactly what nonsense you've done to your website, it can read things in a nonsensical order, refuse to read at all, or flat out CRASH.

if you're out here saying that html is so easy and anyone can learn it, put your effort where your own mouth is and learn accessibility standards. don't be so fucking apathetic - if you think inaccessibility will save you from data harvesting, you frankly deserve it getting stolen

[digimedix]

How Does Technology Advance Medical Transcription Services

Medical transcription services Ontario have already reached their pinnacle of achievement. And technology just serves to strengthen it. Learn how by reading this article. 

The days of handwritten medical notes won't last for very long as medical practise adopts more Electronic Health Records (EHR) and health institutions move toward digitization. The healthcare industry becomes more efficient when AI is added to transcriptions.

Because medical transcription service in ontario typically spends 6 hours creating medical records, AI speeds up transcription. And let's face it, mistakes involving humans are inevitable, whereas we can all agree that mistakes involving AI will be less common.

Medical transcription service in edmonton: How to incorporate technology?

1. Paperwork Says Goodbye To The Internet

Since the invention of the personal computer in the 1980s, the game has seen a radical transformation. Its main goal was to get medical transcription companies to stop using paper. As a result, transcriptionists no longer spend reams of paper trying to edit a single word or add a paragraph from a typed note. They only need to review and type the doctor's dictations into the word processing programme. They either print it out or later store it electronically.

2. There is always access to transcription

The Internet has affected productivity in medical transcription service in alberta in two main ways. Simple online uploading is an option. Additionally, the transcription expert can download it from any location with an Internet connection, translate it, and then submit it again.

Simply said, this capability frees the transcriptionist from confinement to the clinic's perimeter. The second change in productivity is simply accelerated by the ability to access clinicians' records from any location.

3. The game is still changing thanks to EMR and speech recognition

Software that supports speech recognition, commonly referred to as voice to text, enables physicians to directly dictate their observations. Additionally, this software aids in the conversion of dictations into text for medical transcription companies in Ontario. Medical staff is no longer need to wait for medical transcriptionists to deliver the file. 

4. EMR Supports Doctors' Record-Keeping

Electronic medical records (EMR) were first introduced in 2015. It was hoped that by streamlining patient notes, these systems would increase productivity in the healthcare industry. Additionally, it was intended to make everything available to both medical professionals and patients.

Electronic medical records, also known as EMRs or EHRs, optimise an organised data design. Therefore, a patient record can be entered using a variety of checkboxes, drop-down menus, cookie-cutter templates, etc. This pattern, like speech recognition, is seen in the expanding adoption of EMRs by low-cost transcribing providers.

CONCLUSION

Always search for the top medical transcription outsourcing firms in Ontario when all you want is flawless transcription. And Digimedix is a prime example. They have established themselves as the best medical transcription outsourcing companies in ontario by providing cutting-edge clinical transcription services. Call us right away at 800-756-1525 or 1-855-669-8928 for free dictation.

[qwschoolca]

How To Choose The Right Ontario Virtual High School In Canada

QW School is one of the best high schools in Ontario, supporting Ontario School Records, Ontario Student Transcript, Ontario High School Diploma, Community Service Hours, Ontario High School, Ontario University Applications, Ontario High School Programs and Literacy Workshops. high schools in Ontario Visit our official website to know about our policy for all these things. Those who have questions in their mind should email or call our Support Staff for instant answers.  https://www.qwschool.ca/

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JD APPLICATIONS FOR ENTRY IN 2022

The online OLSAS application for Fall 2022 entry into the UofT Law JD program is expected to open on August 19th, 2021.

At the OLSAS website, after creating an applicant account (username and password), you can access the application form.

Naturally, we expect you to take the time to read the Application Instructions detailed on the OLSAS website before, and while viewing the different sections of the form. Chances are, the answers to your questions are already in the instructions. Select the help buttons (question mark icons) that appear as you complete each section of the application for guidance on what to submit.

For assistance with ALL technical issues with the online application, please contact OLSAS directly.

Before submitting the form, please pay close attention to the following:

(#1)   OLSAS vs CAS vs LSAC vs LSAT

OLSAS Ontario Law School Application Service The only application service for obtaining and completing the application to any of the 8 law schools in Ontario. OLSAS collects all application materials for Ontario law schools, then provides it to them. ALL application materials must be submitted directly to OLSAS only, do NOT submit to the Ontario law schools.    

Non-Ontario Law School Applications For non-Ontario law schools follow the application procedures specified by each non-Ontario law school.    

CAS Credential Assembly Service The Credential Assembly Service is used for applying to American law schools. CAS is not used in any aspect for applying to Ontario law schools. CAS is a service offered by the LSAC (Law School Admission Council).    

LSAC Law School Admission Council A private American company which provides CAS. The LSAC is also the creator and administrator of the standardized LSAT (Law School Admission Test).    

LSAT Law School Admission Test A standardized test designed specifically to assess the reading, comprehension and reasoning skills crucial for a legal education and the legal profession. For an OLSAS applicant, OLSAS retrieves LSAT reports directly from LSAC and distributes them to the Ontario law schools selected on the OLSAS application form.  

(#2)   ALWAYS APPLY BY THE OLSAS APPLICATION DEADLINE

First year entry End of day (Toronto time) on November 1st, 2021    

Upper year entry End of day (Toronto time) on May 1st,  2022

We have to say it thrice: ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS apply by the application deadline, regardless of how incomplete your application may be. 

We caution you that:

If you miss the deadline you will NOT be able to submit and/or access the online application to ANY Ontario law school.   

If missed, for EACH desired Ontario law school you will need to make a formal written request for permission to apply late, that includes the reason(s) for missing the deadline.   

There is NO guarantee a late application will be permitted, so avoid that risk by applying on time.   

The online form is lengthy and cannot be submitted until ALL required fields have responses and the application fee payment is processed.     

Unfortunately, despite all warnings, candidates try to submit too close to the deadline.  Far too often they miss the deadline because they fail to anticipate that there would be multiple missed form responses to remedy and/or their online payment may take more than 15 minutes to process due to the high volume of submissions on deadline day.   

Candidates aim for submitting your application before noon (Toronto time) of the deadline date, since there will be time to troubleshoot any issues with OLSAS before it closes for the workday.  Note that OLSAS is closed on weekends.  

(#3)   SUPPORTING DOCUMENT DEADLINES FOR UofT

Some of your supporting documents must be submitted to OLSAS by the application deadline, while others may arrive shortly thereafter. Therefore there should be no reason to miss the application deadline. Of course, we do not advise or recommend that you submit documents late intentionally.

For your UofT application at OLSAS there are supporting documents that:

You craft yourself and submit directly on the application form e.g. Personal & Contact information, Academic History, Autobiographical Sketch, Verifiers, Personal Statement, BSAP Essay, Optional Essay, BSAP essay. YOU MUST SUBMIT THESE BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE        

You arrange with external sources for their submission of documents directly to OLSAS e.g. official transcripts, WES course-by-course evaluations, NCA reports, letters of permission etc. THESE MAY ARRIVE AFTER THE APPLICATION DEADLINE   

We do not ask for e.g. letters of reference/recommendation, a test of English Language proficiency. DO NOT PROVIDE ANY FOR UofT LAW

We will assess an applicant file after the application deadline, and only after all of the required documents have been received via OLSAS. Therefore, there is no advantage from applying well in advance of the deadline, just don’t miss the deadline. For supporting documents arriving after the application deadline, the sooner we receive them, the sooner we can proceed with your admission.  

(#4)   THINKING OF A JD COMBINED PROGRAM?

You must apply to the JD degree via OLSAS, and also apply separately to the partner graduate degree via the process specified by the partner. 

WHAT TO SELECT ON YOUR OLSAS APPLICATION As long as you’re contemplating enrolling one of our JD/Masters or JD/PhD combined programs, then before the OLSAS application deadline, please select BOTH:

the JD program (first year or transfer only), and also

your desired JD combined program(s) 

There is no additional cost to select combined programs at OLSAS.

(#5)   LSAT SUBMISSION DEADLINES 

2022 First-Year Applications OLSAS Application deadline: evening of November 1st, 2021 Last acceptable LSAT:  scores from the January 2022 test     

2022 Transfer & Letter of Permission (Upper-Year) Applications OLSAS Application deadline: evening of May 1st, 2022 Last acceptable LSAT: scores from the April 2022 test, but note that, if admitted after June, course selection options will be limited

LSAT Flex will be treated the same as the standard LSAT for admission,

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR LSAT RESULTS In ALL instances, on the OLSAS online application form you:

Provide your LSAT registration number, and   

Indicate any future tests that you intend to take during the current admission cycle viz. tests between August 2021 and June 2022   

At any point in time, including after you’ve submitted the application, you can return to the OLSAS application to update (add/drop/change) your expected test dates. Please update the form with your test dates so that OLSAS will know whether to obtain and retrieve the scores for those tests.

TAKING THE LSAT AFTER THE APPLICATION DEADLINE If any of the LSAT tests you intend to take occurs after the application deadline, then return to the OLSAS application form and ADD the future test date(s).      

(#6)   IS THERE AN ADVANTAGE TO SUBMITTING AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE BEFORE THE APPLICATION DEADLINE?

None at all.  We only review files after the application deadline. Admission decisions will not be made before the deadline. Which leads us to …    

(#7)   I’VE SUBMITTED MY OLSAS APPLICATION, WHEN DO I HEAR FROM UofT LAW?

Everyone who has submitted a OLSAS application successfully, whether or not it is complete with all supporting documents, should receive a confirmation email from OLSAS. Information transfer from OLSAS to the Ontario law schools is never instantaneous, as it can take at least 2-4 business days, so please temper your expectations. Only after the law school receives application data from OLSAS can we begin our initial email correspondence with applicants. It likely may begin in October.  We will update on this blog with the start date of our email correspondence.

In preparation for that email, please do the following to prevent it from going into your spam/junk folder or from being undelivered:

Add our email address today to your email address book/contact list as a safe sender This should make it easier for your emailer will recognize us when we send the initial email. Add admissions.law@utoronto.ca

Best Regards, JD Admissions Office

Faculty of Law University of Toronto

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[warrioreowynofrohan]

This is the transcript of an interview done by my pastor on a local radio show discussing the current protests over George Floyd’s murder and the broader issues of racism in Canada and the United States.  It’s very good, so I wanted to post it, and I strongly encourage any Canadians who are following my blog to read it. (If you’re an American and you’ve been paying attention, some of what he says will already be familiar to you, but some will not, and it’s very worth reading.)

I’ve removed my church’s name because I don’t want to make my identity overwhelmingly obvious, although the pastor’s name will obviously lead someone to the church’s name if they want to find it.

To be very clear, Reverend Bailey is speaking as himself, not as a ‘spokesperson for the black community’, within which there are going to be a wide diversity of views. 

Reverend Bailey has a long record of speaking out about issues of racism and social justice, both at church and in other public spheres.  Within church, that’s included, a full sermon on the history of racism in Canada and its philosophical foundations (with the result that I don’t like Kant anymore); a discussion of Black Lives Matter and its importance; a eulogy for Muhammad Ali; and support for a $15 minimum wage. Every year in January we hold a Martin Luther King service with a gospel choir from Montreal, which is extremely popular. A few years ago a young man vandalized our church as well as a nearby mosque and synagogue with racist graffiti and death threats; he was caught and arrested and Reverend Bailey and some other members of the church have been attempting to pursue a process of reconciliation with him.

So that is some context for the interview. 

Previous interviewee: It’s just a fact.

Interviewer: Let me put it to someone who can probably answer that. It’s Reverend Anthony Bailey.  He’s with [church name]. He’s joining us here. What do you think, Reverend?

Rev. Bailey: About what, specifically?

Interviewer: The last point there, that now’s not the time to be taking protest in Canada because it isn’t happening here, that Bill just raised.

Rev. Bailey: I think it’s a matter of weighing the crisis of the moment. I agree that we have to be very, very careful about not seeing a spike in the transmission of cases and so forth, it’s true, but what is also true is that this is a long history that we have experienced, and I think that a lot of people don’t realize this. I’ve been trying to talk to a number of people who are trying to figure out this whole issue with George Floyd - why the kind of response that has taken place, and why Canadians - black Canadians and other Canadians - are engaged in this. This country, our own country - yes, it’s not the same thing, we don’t have the same history as the United States - but this country of Canada also has a history of racism.

Interviewer: Give us - give us some of the events that -

Rev. Bailey: Well, if we go back to 1911 and the Order in Council by Sir Wilfred Laurier’s government, it was specifically introduced to ban black people from coming to Canada. And that was only repealed in the early ‘60s. Now, blacks did manage to come. But the intent was to stop black people from coming to Canada. There was slavery in Canada - in Nova Scotia, in Ontario. And we’ve seen systemic racism also. So people here have a right to experience and to talk about and to demonstrate this because it is disproportionately felt on people of African descent. Your listeners may not be aware, but I have personally experienced this scourge of racist violence and murder. My brother and I were attacked in Montreal by racist men who decided that they, because of who they are as white people, were better than black people, and attacked us, and stabbed my brother through the heart and killed him, and tried to kill me too. Why? Because we didn’t even know them. The colour of our skin. The understanding that somehow a narrative has been created that some people are better than other people and therefore they have a right to do whatever they can.  And it’s not only personal, one-on-one, it has to do with institutional, educational systems.  Here in our very city of Ottawa the traffic-stop report has shown Middle Eastern and black people, black men in particular, are disproportionately stopped. I have been followed by police. I do anti-black racism training with police recruits, in schools, in federal government departments, I try to make a case that we have to understand the problem.

Interviewer: The [police] chief has released a statement basically echoing the fact that what happened in the United States shouldn’t have happened, adding his voice to the condemnation of what happened to Mr. Floyd, and saying that he continues in the fight to deal with the racism here in Ottawa. What did you want to hear from the chief, Reverend?

[Context: the police chief is black and took the job in Ottawa in part to address issues of racism on the police force. There have been issues with police racism in Ottawa, and the police officers have been very, very defensive about attempts to address that, so it’s a very challenging line to walk.]

Rev. Bailey: Well, I - I like the chief. I’m a supporter of the chief, I believe that he is straight-talking, I believe that he is honest and has integrity and a desire to see a change. I’ve had a number of conversations with him, and I believe that he really wants to do the right thing here. And so I support his initiative, I support that - I read the statement that came out today and I feel that it has been clear, there’s a lot of work to be done and he’s committed to doing it. Is it perfect? There’s a situation there, but he’s moving the Ottawa police service in the right direction to ensure that there are more diverse officers and that training is stepped up, and I’ve seen the initiatives that he’s undertaken. 

Interviewer: And it takes time, right? It’s not a simple answer or implement a certain policy, it’s going to take time, and that’s what you mean by moving in the right direction.

Rev. Bailey: It will, it will take time, but I think that it also requires a certain humility of people who have held particular views and perspectives for a long time to reexamine them, to reexamine the impact of those views and the way in which society is structured to disadvantage certain people.

Interviewer: Reverend Bailey, I’m sorry for your loss, what you had to live that day. Where was the anger and the revenge that most people would react - it’s human, when you see what happened, a) racism and b) murder, happen in front of you. Where did that go? Cause that would be the human reaction initially. And how come you didn’t follow that route?

Rev. Bailey: It would be. And it has to do with my Christian faith. It has to do with the fact that not only in counselling and the Christian community coming alongside me, but also understanding what it means to reverence sacred life. To reverence the life that is given by God, the breath that God breathes into every human being. And even though people are absolutely acting in evil ways, it would be demeaning both to my spirit, to my faith, to my commitment to humanity to do likewise - to hate the one who hates me, to wish violence against the one who has done violence against me. That is not the way of Jesus, that is not the teaching. It doesn’t mean you lie down and roll over, but it means that you have constructive, prayerful, supportive ways of transforming. And I’m trying to do that in the things that I do. Going into schools and talking to people, helping them understand the falsity of the premise of these behaviours. And it has to do with the invention of race. Some people don’t realize that race was invented. Before the 17th and 18th centuries the notion of race did not exist. People were referred to in terms of their culture, in terms of where they lived and that sort of thing. This was something invented by European philosophers, Carolid Leonid [sp.?] who came forward, David Hume, Immanuel Kant - if you read Immanuel Kant, he writes - he was the foremost intellectual and philosopher of the 18th century, 18th and 19th century, and he said - ‘Human perfection is found in the race of the whites. And Indians and others are a little below, and negroes are at the very bottom.’ That’s what he said. And it created this notion of this hierarchy of peoples. And that was created in order to justify the disposession of people from Africa, the slave trade, and so forth, to say that we have the right to imprison people, we have the right to enslave people, because we are better than them. Some of you may have heard of the Human Genome Project. The Human Genome Project spent ten years examining the 3.3 billion base pairs of human genetics, of the human genome. They have found there’s absolutely no biological reason or purpose for the notion of race. It doesn’t exist!

Interviewer: Reverend Bailey, as we look at history, current and recent past, what we have seen unfold in the last six nights in the United States is not new. It’s just a - it’s a different name that has triggered these protests. When it goes from a call for justice and equality into protest, as a black man watching this unfold, do you worry that the message is getting lost?

Rev. Bailey: Yes, yes, in some way. I understand the rage, I understand the rage and I understand the need to protest. But you have to understand that there’s more going on here than meets the eye. What some poeple may know or may not know is that there are professional infiltrators and it is suspected - I don’t have proof of this but my friends, the people I’m speaking to in the United States, are telling me that there are people who are professionally being deployed to disrupt and to create mayhem in order to discredit the protests. It’s not to say that everyone is doing that, don’t get me wrong - there are some people who are using this as an advantage - but there is an organized, orchestrated attempt. If you look a few nights ago, I think it was in Philadelphia, I believe, that outside of the stores there was a neatly placed mound of blocks, of bricks that you could throw, that were there overnight through the curfew, and the next morning we found all of those bricks neatly laid out. Who put them there? Who put those there? There’s an organized attempt to discredit this, and some of the mayhem that is being undertaken is not only by the crowds but is by an organized group that is trying to discredit this.

Interviewer: It happens often when there are major protests, at G7 for example, we have certain sectors that are provacateurs, as they call them, and I would imagine that’s what you’re referring to in this case too. [I think the interviewer is referring to groups like the Black Bloc anarchists, who have a pattern of hijacking protests to create violence and chaos. They’ve done it before in Canada, many of them coming from out-of-country.  For my part, I wouldn’t be surprised if some or all of the provacateurs seeking to discredit the current protests were instead from alt-right groups, or even from the police themselves.]

Rev. Bailey: Absolutely.

Interviewer: That being said, the criticism that is being pushed towards these protestors is not doing the cause any good.

Rev. Bailey: No it isn’t. People are being opportunistic, the looting and all those those things. I understand the anger, I understand the frustration. When I go - I speak at conferences in the United States, I go frequently there - and I’m telling you, I am very careful when I walk on the streets. I have been walking with a group of the conferees, at the conference that I’m speaking to for instance in Atlanta, and I am pulled out of that crowd and asked what am I doing there. And I’m saying ‘I’m one of the speakers here’. I’m the only black person in a particular group, and I’m pulled out of the crowd, asking what I am doing here. So I have experienced this personally, I see the reality of it and I understand the anger of it, but I don’t condone the rioting, I don’t condone the burning of businesses. The people who own those businesses, they are traumatized also, I don’t condone that. But I understand the anger, the pent-up anger, of the systemic, generational racism that is perpetrated on black bodies, over and over and over again.

Interviewer: And you’ve experienced it here in Ottawa as well.

Rev. Bailey: I have experienced it, and other people of African descent have experiened it as well. So it is not - people need to understand it. Those who are not in this situation have to try to understand areas of experience that they have no notion of. They only see certain superficial ways of understanding this. There needs to be a cogent, constructive way of seeing why the pain is there, why the pent-up anger. This is a systematic and systemic racism.

Interviewer: Reverend Bailey, as we see what’s different this time - you see police officers taking a knee, you see sheriffs, one in Des Moines, Iowa, for example, taking off all the riot gear and walking with the crowds - do you feel that it’s different this time, or are we going to find ourselves here a decade from now again?

Rev Bailey: Well, I - I remain hopeful. As a person of faith, I believe in transformation. But I also believe that that comes through justice and agitation in peaceful ways. And I think that these are signals that - if you look at the composition of the crowds, look at the composition of the crowds, the young people, people from all so-called ‘races’, people of different hues, are coming out in droves to support this and to understand it. That’s hopeful for me. It’s hopeful when the authorities, when the police chief and others, are recognizing, recognizing that there’s a deep problem and they want to model and symbolize a certain solidarity. They are not condoning the rioting and so forth, but they want to show that they’re getting it, they’re trying to understand and to feel with the people who are feeling so outraged, legitimately, by what is going on. If you’re not a person of colour, if you’re not a person of African descent living in this context, it’s hard to understand unless you’re willing to be humble enough to be taught and to be educated. We have, even here in Canada, you may have heard on the media outlets, black reporters talking about having The Talk with your children, especially your male children. I have a son - I have a son, and my wife and I - I have given him The Talk when he was younger. “When you go out with your friends and other people who are not black, you have to realize that if they’re getting into trouble, if something happens, you’re likely to be the person who is going to be pulled out of that crowd.” You have to talk about being careful about how you associate and where you go. And that is a terrible burden on black families who have to do that, because that’s the reality, and it’s not only in the United States.

Interviewer: Reverend Bailey, I had a mother on on Friday, of a seven-year-old, and she said she believes she’s a year away from having to have The Talk with her son, who will be looked at in society as a cute boy to a threat. Seven years old. That’s something that white families don’t have to worry about, and that’s just the beginning of the list.

Rev. Bailey: Absolutely.

Interviewer: Raising someone who is of black origin in this country, of African descent, it’s - there’s a lot of work to be done, Reverend.

Rev. Bailey: There is.

Interviewer: Those of us who aren’t black, what are we doing wrong that we  should be doing [different]?

Rev. Bailey: I think the allyship is so important, and it really requires a humility. I think what happens is a natural insulation. I mean, my background is in social work and psychology, counselling and so forth. I know that people hearing this, they’re reacting already, they’re being defensive. “Well, I’m not like that, I’m a nice person!” What is clear is that there’s no room at all for middle ground so to speak. What I mean by that is - there’s either racism or anti-racism. Being silent and ignoring it is part of the problem, it’s part of the problem. And so part of what we have to understand is that there needs to be a humility that says, “I don’t know why this is going on, I don’t know the full experience of people of African descent, of black people, I don’t understand that. Let me be willing to have a posture of learning and understanding.” I mention a particular resource that I think is very, very helpful - it’s a book by Robin DiAngelo, it’s called White Fragility. 

Interviewer: White Fragility.

Rev. Bailey: White Fragility, yes. Robin DiAngelo. And she, as an intellectual and professor, she talks about her own journey of moving from complete obliviousness to the reality of systemic racism, to actually then going into intentional ways of speaking with people, of understanding what is going on, of the blind spots that are there, and educating herself, listening to other people, so that she now is trying to speak to her white counterparts and say, “Look, here’s what I’ve discovered. This is what is going on. If you want to really be an ally, this is what you have to learn about our role in being allies in this.”

Interviewer: Reverend Anthony Bailey, from [church]. Thank you, sir. I appreciate your time and your insights this morning.

Rev. Bailey: Thank you for bringing this to the fore.