Author Archives: Bill Sundhu
On Climate Change: Trudeau is duplicitious and irresponsible
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau portrays himself as the leader of progressive values. His public relations team has spun his smiling visage onto pages of magazines and the daily’s of western capitals as a symbol of progressive change – the … Continue reading
Targeting Child Soldiers: When, If Ever?
In 2001, in Sierra Leone, a number of soldiers from the Royal Irish Regiment were taken prisoner by a group comprised mostly by armed children called the West Side Boys, as the Irish Regiment had been reluctant to open fire. … Continue reading
P.K. Subban trade and the fracture with Les Canadiens
July 2, 2016 Mr. Geoff Molson,President & CEO – Club de Hockey Canadiens Dear Mr. Molson: P.K Subban trade and the fracture with Les Canadiens After 49 years as a devoted and passionate fan (religiously) of the Montreal Canadiens, … Continue reading
(Part II): Arusha & the ICC: What’s going on?
Part II: This is a follow-up the my Blog posting on having attended the Regional Seminar of the International Criminal Court (ICC) held in Arusha, Tanzania. As is often the case, the most interesting and captivating discussions are those that … Continue reading
On Visiting Arusha for Seminar of ICC
I recently travelled to Arusha, Tanzania for a Regional Seminar of List Counsel of the International Criminal Court (ICC). The International Criminal Court became operational in 2002 and has jurisdiction over the most serious crimes of concern to the international … Continue reading
KTC-NDP Elexn42, Volunteer Appreciation – Speech
Let me begin by saying Thanks to all of you, to those who have traveled to join us tonight and to those volunteers who were unable to make it tonight. We all made this journey for a reason. It was … Continue reading
Bill Sundhu: Speech Accepting Federal NDP Nomination, KTC Riding
Bill Sundhu: Nomination Speech, Federal NDP Candidate: Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo, August 9, 2014. It is with humility and my deepest gratitude that I stand on the traditional territory of the (Te Secwepemc)) people and have the privilege of addressing you … Continue reading
Today’s ISIL: What is the legal definition of Terrorist?
What is the legal definition of a terrorist? This is pertinent because of urgent international action being sought against groups like ISIL, that invoke “terror” and crimes against humanity and international norms. International criminal acts are defined in treaties such … Continue reading
A New Deal For Young People
One of the key emerging issues is about the direction our country is headed in and what Canadian millenials and baby boomers had to say in a national poll. Precarious Work, Low Benefits: 92% of boomers know at least one … Continue reading
Canada’s Tarnished International Reputation
MP Cathy McLeod was on CBC Kamloops this morning (Sept. 2, 2014) promoting a “Roundtable” meeting today, on the federal Conservatives program on “Maternal Health”, at the Kamloops offices of the Canadian Red Cross. Canada’s commitment to address the issue … Continue reading