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Making Indigenous languages official in Canada faces struggles due to the deep, ongoing impact of colonization (residential schools, assimilation policies), the sheer number of endangered languages (over 70), lack of constitutional protection like English/French have, funding gaps, and challenges implementing legislation like the Indigenous Languages Act effectively, despite strong community efforts for revitalization. The core issue is moving beyond mere documentation to ensuring effective support for daily use, education, and government services, a goal hindered by historical trauma and systemic neglect.  Key Struggles & Challenges: Colonial Legacy: Policies like the Indian Act and residential schools suppressed languages, causing massive loss, with trauma still affecting intergenerational transmission. Constitutional Gap: Unlike English and French, Indigenous languages lack explicit, strong constitutional rights (e.g., in the Charter) for government services, as noted in this article from indigenouswatchdog.org. Urgency & Scarcity: Most of Canada's 70+ Indigenous languages are endangered, with many facing imminent extinction, requiring immediate action from the last fluent elders. Implementation of Legislation: The Indigenous Languages Act (2019) aims to support revitalization, but it's criticized for being non-binding and not creating effective rights, meaning legal recognition doesn't always translate to real-world resources or services. Funding & Resource Gaps: While funding exists, it's often insufficient, limited in scope, or not reaching grassroots efforts effectively, making comprehensive revitalization difficult. Integration Challenges: Integrating Indigenous languages into education (K-12, higher ed) and public services (health, justice) remains a significant hurdle, even where there's political will, as seen in territories with official Indigenous languages.

This story tells you so much though . This city seems to be an example of how canadas integration policy isn’t working . Look what everyone said -> they couldn’t find jobs , none of the Canadians accepted foreign work experience so they created thier own jobs . B4 asking why aren’t you integrating has Canada asked the tough questions to themselves why do they make it hard for ppl to find jobs in the first place ? In India community is a strong feature no matter where you are they will create an environment that replicates home to ensure their roots stay strong and it’s also for support, loneliness and many things . Now ppl from India don’t just come to Canada due to job crisis back home they come bcz they want to escape the 1.4 billion population and suffocation that comes with it . The negative thing about Indians is they don’t know what’s right n wrong . It’s a thin line bcz that common sense isn’t taught in India . In India your in a race if you snooze you loose so those bad habits of trying to beat the competition comes with a world of bad manners and bad civic sense . Which now unfortunately due to cities like these won’t go away . They’ll stay the same bcz Brampton is that home away from home comfort pillow tat screams LETS NOT CHANGE .

I'm a born and raised Canadian, as well as my husband. Even before our country was completely taken over, employment was hard to come by because of the fw's. 8 years ago, my husband had enough with trying to find a job, he stopped counting at over 450 resumes that were ignored, so he decided that we should start our own company, a small delivery company that 2 years later, we added a safe ride service to (driving drunk people home in their own vehicle). I was the manager of a little pizza place, which was run by immigrants, but good ones. I was hired because my husband approached them about doing deliveries, and they wanted to meet me. I had no idea I was going for an interview but they begged me to work for them, their reason; although they could speak English, they weren't fluent in it, so they wanted an English speaking employee who could easily understand the customer's. Within days, I was promoted to manager, and I loved my job and all of them. They treated everyone with such kindness and generosity. I found out just how much support they got from our government, when I broke down one day because I couldn't afford my prescription. My boss was so confused because he and his family got free prescriptions, dental, eye care, etc and they thought everyone got that. My boss paid for my prescription and actually apologized to me for how our own government treated us. He also showed me that they get $2,500 every 2 weeks, funding to start or buy businesses, but if they don't hire other fw's or immigrants, that funding changes to a grant and they have to pay it back. They are given money for housing, and vehicles. He was pushed out of that business by his 2 partners, and the partner's promised him I would keep my job. That was a complete lie. They stopped putting me on the schedule, claiming financial problems (bs), but hired not one but two new full time immigrant employees. I lost it and quit. Our town isn't that big, and word spread fast, especially when everyone found out that I was still owed over $2,000, which I will never see because no government agency will help me. Their business is actually struggling now and I love that for them. As for my husband and I's business, it's going strong but I came unglued when we recieved a letter from the government "suggesting" that we hire immigrants. I wrote back, telling them in no uncertain terms would that ever happen, and it will be a cold day in hell when one of us steps back so one of the government's favored people can take that money from us because we are the only 2 employees and we're not sacrificing a damn thing for someone who already gets everything.

My advice to the lady who makes 2700 a month, she wants advice. Well everyone i know is upset all the same. Everyone is struggling. I strongly advise to research your enemy. The politicians who perpetuated this and the people who refuse to recognize the dsmage and support until they selfishly only change due to direct impact on them. I advise to secure peace and tranquility you must prepare for war

A Filipino strongly support Canada vs dumb Donald

Poland ????? Canada\nWe send our sincere support to Canadians. Only united, we shall stop the bully from bullying others! \nPM Trudeau is fearless, so are Canadian People. Stay strong friends ✊️??

Mr. Trudeau! ?. Let's resist gangsters and mafia!!! Stay strong! No passaran! No more fascismen and dominace! Let's stay together for the sake of humanity, democracy, desency, human rights, for peace for Canada, our Planet! FULL SUPPORT to Canada!!✌️? from Scandinavia!!! ❤❤❤❤

I am Ukrainian, I support Canada?? Canada be strong!…

Trudeau is desperate and trying to show that he has got strong spine which he Doesn’t \nHe is supporting khalistanis and he is indirectly killing others

Europeans should visit Canada to show support. It’s a beautiful country. Stay strong from this Irishman

My husband and I were both immigrants to Canada, he from S. Africa, I from the UK. I never experienced any discrimination. My busband was diagnosed with late stage bone cancer at 31 years old. The medical care was so good that he lived another 6 mostly happy years. We were supported by the Ontario Health Care system with visiting nurses, even housekeepers and received every help we could possibly need, at no cost to us. I will always be grateful for the love and support we received from Canadian friends, employers and the medical professionals. What a country! I am in Europe now but feel strongly that Canada, the EU, Britain, the wonderful Ukrainians (I know quite a few refugees) and other countries of good will should work together for a better world. We are a family and families support each other in difficult times. Americans welcome when they are ready.

From New Zealand Aotearoa, stay strong Canada, you are in the right and there are many countries around the world that support you

Trump is the man, Trudeau is a eunuch. Suck it up Liberals, let NATO enjoy the loss! They deserve every loss that is coming their way. I support strong Republicans and the USA unconditionally. Let Canada become the 51st as soon as possible!

Stand strong Canada from Ireland we support you.

From France, total support to my strong and proud canadians cousins !

The Beznau nuclear power plant in Switzerland, Metsamor Plant in Armenia and Fessenheim Plant in France was chosen as the most dangerous reactors in the world due to its design in the 1960s and 1970s . The nuclear reactor should have been close a long time ago. Because it spreads radiation to Europe and other continents. Radioactive and chemical wastes of the Меtsаmоr Nuclear Power Plant enter the Caspian Sea through rivers and then into the oceans through other rivers. The NPP is located in a seismic country and a strong earthquake can occur at any time. Armenia should be sanctioned and embargoed to close this reactor. This environmental terrorism must be stopped. Тhe number of cancer patients in the world is increasing rapidly due to nuclear power plants. The government of Armenia, which is a military-economic ally of the invading Russia аnd receives financial and military support from it, should think about the health of the peoples of Europe. The Prime Minister of Japan said that the chemical and radioactive waste of nuclear power plants in Japan will be discharged into the ocean. As a result of water circulation and rainfall, plants will absorb toxic water. There will be radiation in drinking water and cancer patients will increase. Russia's political and military leadership is planning armed sabotage at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Mines are buried in the territory of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant from all sides. Explosives are placed inside the reactors. World leaders must stop this ecological disaster

The Beznau nuclear power plant in Switzerland, Metsamor Plant in Armenia and Fessenheim Plant in France was chosen as the most dangerous reactors in the world due to its design in the 1960s and 1970s . The nuclear reactor should have been close a long time ago. Because it spreads radiation to Europe and other continents. Radioactive and chemical wastes of the Меtsаmоr Nuclear Power Plant enter the Caspian Sea through rivers and then into the oceans through other rivers. The NPP is located in a seismic country and a strong earthquake can occur at any time. Armenia should be sanctioned and embargoed to close this reactor. This environmental terrorism must be stopped. Тhe number of cancer patients in the world is increasing rapidly due to nuclear power plants. The government of Armenia, which is a military-economic ally of the invading Russia аnd receives financial and military support from it, should think about the health of the peoples of Europe. The Prime Minister of Japan said that the chemical and radioactive waste of nuclear power plants in Japan will be discharged into the ocean. As a result of water circulation and rainfall, plants will absorb toxic water. There will be radiation in drinking water and cancer patients will increase. Russia's political and military leadership is planning armed sabotage at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Mines are buried in the territory of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant from all sides. Explosives are placed inside the reactors. World leaders must stop this ecological disaster

What a complete contrast we have all seen this week in strong leadership of one’s country. Congratulations to Trudeau with unwavering support to all Canadians ?? from Australia ???.

Brilliant speech and strong actions. As an Australian I support Canadians in their fight for justice and fairness. I doubt however that the bulk of Americans or Donald will take any notice of this speech.

That’s how a real leader talks to his countrymen. Stay strong Canada, sorry we have so many morons in my country who support this idiot.

As a Canadian, I would like to thank every people from the USA against this madness from the Pumpkin Clown, Vancy the puppy, Lutnick the Dwarf and their circus crew. Thanks also to everyone else around the world also against this madness. As for the stupid ones supporting Trump... who cares about you? You're all low IQs and vain anyways. *LET'S STAND STRONG AGAINST TRUMP AND HIS CIRCUS!*

Brazilian here supporting 100% Canadian friends. You guys rock. Well done. Impressive! Love and peace for you guys. Stay strong. Boycott Americans! The world is fed up with this narcissism, imperialism and heavy capitalism that destroys the planet in the name of money!

Stand strong against the petty bully, Canada ?? \nWe all support your country.

Be strong Canada, like Ukraine! Canadians, you must all unite and support the Prime Minister. You have a smart, well-mannered, educated leader!

Who benefits from this? him! he gets to blame Canada when American prices go up and his supporters will not need or want to hear the truth, they'll be willfully ignorant. If he genuinly admires Putin he'd love nothing more than a Belarus of his own to compare notes with at their little bromance dates! Sad thing is im not trying to make any kind of joke, i really believe he would love that\n\nI'm in UK. Stay strong Canada we love you. Swapping OUT any US products i Possibly can (family too). Also going to look for and swap IN any Canadian produts we can \n\ni cant find emoji flag on this keyboard but imagine Many Canadian flags, hearts a Welsh flag a Union Jack and even more Canadian

Thank you Prime Minister Trudeau! Canada stands strong and free. Thank you to all the supporting comments for Canada, appreciated so much❤️??????

As a Minnesotan, I feel as if I’m almost as Canadian as American and proud to say so. Our present sitting president and buffoon unelected sidekick Musk are creating chaos everywhere for the sake of billionaire donors and supporters. Absolutely none of what Trump/Musk has done and plans to continue to do is beneficial to a single non-wealthy American and these actions will harm his personal voters (of which I’ve never been one!) the most. Trump cares not. Pervasive narcissistic sociopathy is not curable! Stand strong Canada! We’re trying mightily to defeat this insanity here in the USA! 74 million people did not vote for any of this harm and destruction and outright cruelty!

Stay strong Canada. Australia overwhelmingly supports you, Europe and Ukraine against the madness coming from the white house

What a strong, fact based response. Never been more proud of Trudeau. Trump has chosen to start a trade war that is going to hurt Americans the most. Let's join hands to support local businesses by buying local when possible, even when it hurts the pocket. Standing strong with Canada ?? . We will come out strong ???

We love you Canada and support you you!!! ❤❤ we’re soooo sorry we have insane people running our government now!!! I voted for Kamala and am just as disappointed in our country as you guys ? stay strong and classy and do what you gotta do !!! It’s suxxx tht we’re in the crossfire though ??

Wonderful to hear Canada's response to the bully Trump. President Trudeau response to global issues is measured, articulate and informed compared to the ignorant, bombastic self serving purposes of Donald Duck (AKA Donald Trump/ USA president) rants!!.\n Stand strong Canada, you have leverage (higher exports of power energies) to the US with your natural resources. In Ireland we recognize a huge differential between the morals of the USA versus Canada ( but some times get confused with the accents). I am with you Canada. Every best wish with your endeavors and thank you for supporting the EU.

We in Northern Ireland support our loyal Canadians all the way.stay strong.

As a proud American citizen I strongly support Canada ❤

Thank you PM Justin Trudeau! You make me very proud to be a Canadian! True North Strong and Free! ❤??\nAs well, thank you Americans and people around the world for supporting Canada. Bless you all!

As a Canadian and not a huge Trudeau supporter, I want to say how proud I am of this message.\nHe is patriotic, strong and most of all, coherent.\nTrump is none of the above.

Full support to the prime minister Trudeau, not to get humiliated again and again, your speech is strong and most needed.

Chrism Oil and the Fertile Field Hypothesis: Rediscovering an Ancient Healing Science\n\nFor millennia, healers have understood what modern medicine is only beginning to fully acknowledge—disease does not strike at random. It takes root in a body primed for illness, an environment where chronic inflammation, toxic burden, and metabolic dysfunction create fertile ground for pathogens and cellular abnormalities to thrive. This is the essence of the Fertile Field Hypothesis: illness does not simply attack; it finds conditions favorable for growth.\n\nIf disease thrives in a compromised system, then true healing must begin not just by eliminating symptoms, but by restoring the terrain—reducing inflammation, clearing toxins, and rebalancing physiological function. Ancient medicine sought to do precisely this, often through herbal formulations, fasting, and counterirritants designed to stimulate the body’s natural healing mechanisms.\n\nOne of the most remarkable historical formulations that aligns with this concept is Chrism oil, a sacred anointing oil described in Exodus 30:22-33. Though typically viewed through a religious lens, its composition suggests a powerful counterirritant, capable of inducing localized inflammation to trigger systemic healing responses. Modern research into counterirritants, phytochemicals, and immune modulation suggests that this ancient remedy may have functioned as a sophisticated bioactive therapy.\n\nCounterirritants: The Forgotten Science of Healing Through Irritation\n\nCounterirritants do not work by numbing pain or merely masking symptoms. Instead, they induce a controlled inflammatory response, redirecting the body’s focus to healing. This mechanism is seen in modern compounds like menthol, capsaicin, and camphor, which activate transient receptor potential (TRP) channels to modulate pain, inflammation, and circulation.\n\nExodus 30:22-33 – Recipe for Chrism Oil\n\n\t•\tOlive oil: 4 ml\n\t•\tCannabis sativa extract: 4 g\nEssential Oils:\n\t•\tCassia: 8 g\n\t•\tMyrrh: 8 g\n\t•\tCinnamon: 4 g\n\n\nChrism oil’s ingredients strongly suggest it functioned similarly:\n\t•\tOlive oil – A carrier oil rich in anti-inflammatory polyphenols, promoting skin absorption and immune regulation.\n\t•\tCannabis sativa extract – Contains cannabinoids (CBD, THC), which modulate nociception, inflammation, and immune homeostasis through the endocannabinoid system (ECS).\n\t•\tMyrrh – A powerful antimicrobial and wound-healing resin, known for its ability to stimulate immune function.\n\t•\tCinnamon and Cassia – Rich in cinnamaldehyde, a circulatory stimulant that enhances metabolic function and detoxification.\n\nBy applying Chrism oil to the skin, ancient healers may have been leveraging counterirritation to stimulate deeper healing processes, much like modern medical applications of capsaicin for neuropathic pain or mustard plasters for respiratory conditions.\n\n\nThe Fertile Field Hypothesis and Restoring Biological Balance\n\nIf chronic disease arises from an imbalanced internal environment, then reversing illness requires correcting that imbalance. Integrative medicine increasingly recognizes the need to:\n\t•\tReduce systemic inflammation – Through dietary polyphenols, fasting, and targeted herbal interventions.\n\t•\tEnhance detoxification – Supporting liver function, lymphatic drainage, and mitochondrial health.\n\t•\tModulate stress responses – Using mind-body therapies to lower cortisol, which is directly linked to immune suppression and chronic inflammation.\n\nChrism oil, when viewed as more than just a religious anointing oil, represents an ancient approach that aligns with modern scientific insights into counterirritants, phytotherapy, and immune modulation. This calls for renewed exploration of topical bioactive therapies, particularly those that stimulate controlled inflammatory responses to induce systemic healing.\n\nFar from being a relic of the past, the science behind Chrism oil may provide a foundation for innovative treatments in chronic pain management, immune regulation, and regenerative medicine. The ancients understood what we are rediscovering today: true healing does not just eliminate disease—it restores the soil so that health can flourish once more.\n\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Complementary-Cancer-Therapy-Slawek-Wojtowicz/dp/B0CR8Q2DBM/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=BnLvn&pd_rd_wg=hjUla&pd_rd_r=a698f3f1-9951-4a4c-8a52-3cdd2a3c8a72&content-id=amzn1.sym.ec5b70ad-0c46-403c-8d38-3db6570c8b46&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_mbl

As a Brazilian, i don't know why Canadians are still trying tho deal with America. It's clearly not a democratic government. Brazil and Canada has dealt for so long, it's time to increase this. Brazil is part of BRICS countries, but it doesn't mean it's not democrat. Why Canadians keep thinking about EU and EUA? So many things have happened and Brazil is now a strong partner. We support Canada against this betray of USA. We have been considered as USA backyard. But that is past. We did it, and now we are strong. Canada needs to open it's eyes to some other better future.

Sane Americans appreciate our northern neighbor and support whatever tactics, and strategies, you must employ to deal with the ass hat that is our President. I’m quite envious of the articulate, honest, strong leadership of Mr. Trudeau. It’s the antithesis of the current President of the U.S. I prefer to not say his name out loud so as to not throw up.

Congratulations here from Germany to the Canadians for such a strong and intelligent prime minister. I wish we had someone similar leading our country, who is not afraid of telling this traitor and Putin supporter in the white house the bare truth.

who care about Canadian , American is strong and support Donald Trump.

Dear Canada, take your stand. We support you! We have no loyalty to the orange Cheeto! He is lacking in intelligence! What he does he does for himself and muskrat! We know he is lying because his mouth is moving! Stay strong! California is behind you!\n\nGULF OF MEXICO!!!

New Yorker here. I don’t like it but I’m supporting whatever ?? feels they need to do to deal with the diapered one’s BS. Stay strong and don’t give in. The sane among us understand and stand with you.

Don't forget that only REPUBLICANS supported and supporting donald trump not all AMERICANS. So if all that Americans and majority of Europe, CANADA,MEXICO and THE UK will unite it will be a very strong allies.

Stay strong beautiful Canada and thank you for supporting Ukraine ??

I have never been more proud to be Canadian. We are a strong, independent, polite and kind country. Thank you for all the support from around the globe. I have tears.

Unfortunately Trump supporters won't listen to a word of this. Trump is just trying to weaken the Canadian economy so they're more willing to join us. Trying to strong arm every country surrounding the U.S. I want you to know that most Americans are against this shit.

Speaking as an American. A REAL American who stands by our Constitution and the laws of our land and not with a TRAITOR. We do NOT want this. I have always been clueless to how Americans can hear what this traitor says and support it. It reminds me of the movie Shalow Hal. The woman was fat and unattractive but the guy saw this slim beautiful model. This is American right now. We have this Fat Traitor and some Americans see this STRONG Man who is going to make their lives wonderful by hurting all the black and brown people. Right out of the gate he’s telling them all he’s here to hurt and harm every American, but will still hurt and harm black and brown people the most. Many of them will be removed from earth in the largest earth removal since the mid 1930’s. This will end badly for him and all who supports him. The sad result will be the total destruction of our country and if you listened to him. He kept telling you that.

Now Trudeau is standing strong and yes his country now shows strength. Can’t be our 51st no matter being called a governor! He speaks like a good PM\nWe love and support Canada ??

Canada, I and the majority of Americans stand with you in this. We abhor Donald Trump. We are protesting. We are pressuring our leaders to stop this nonsense. We will purchase Canadian goods whenever possible to support your econony over our own. We will do more if it is required. It has been a long time since the American left has had to rise and fight... but we will fight. \n\nI am sorry... so very, very sorry... for what the ignorant minority who elected Trump has done to you and to my own country. The good news is, it will not last forever. We - the educated, empathetic, democracy loving Americans, raised on the stories of past heroes who stood up against corrupt governments - we will make sure this ends. The sooner, the better. Stay strong. We're fighting for you too.