#Canadian Judiciary

[if-you-fan-a-fire]

“‘Others Black, Too’ Judge Stubbs Says,” Toronto Star. January 27, 1933. Page 2. ---- Judge Charges Discrimination in Refusal to Allow Him to Give Examples ---- Winnipeg, Jan. 26. – Again swinging into his characteristic fighting stride, Judge Lewis St. George Stubbs to-day resumed his defence against charges of judicial misconduct by lashing back with counter charges.

If restricted in the scope of his evidence, the judge charged he was being handicapped, discriminated against, and he made a motion to Mr. Justice Ford, suggesting if he were not allowed to continue giving examples of ‘discrimination of administration’ of justice in Manitoba, all references in the charges to this contention be struck from the scope of the inquiry.

After making the submission, the accused attacked judges of the appeal court for remitting a $30,000 fine against ‘Martin’ (broker) because it would ‘either be a levy on Martin’s friends or further imprisonment of 23 months for him.’ He argued with the court when he attempted to follow this with examples of poor people being jailed for inability to pay fines.

Spectators aroused the ire of the court by laughing and applauding the accused judge and brought upon themselves a further threat of exclusion.

Draws Ire of Court An attempt by Judge Stubbs to shield the crowd from the wrath of the court was halted by Mr. Justice Ford, who appeared indignant at the accused’s suggestion that he had never seen a better behaved audience.

‘I have had longer judicial experience than your lordship,’ Judge Stubbs said, ‘and there is nothing premeditated in this crowd, only a distinctive combustion of feeling so –‘

‘That is quite unnecessary,’ the commissioner interrupted. ‘Please go on with your work,’ he insisted, heatedly, when the judge tried to continue his remarks.

The practice of accepting fees for issuing court orders is an establishment procedure, he contended, and he read letters from fellow jurists to support his stand.

‘If I am a black sheep, I want to say that when you round them into the fold the predominant color is black,’ he said. ‘There are no white.’

Less Work, More Pay Once more he jumped on judges of the higher courts, declaring that while they did only half as much work as most judges of the lower courts, they received twice as much salary.

When the hearing will be concluded cannot be conjectured from Judge Stubbs’ attitude. ‘We can go to the end of the line,’ he told the court.

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[mariacallous]

A false claim that Iran plans to execute thousands of people has gone viral in the wake of the first death sentence for a protester tied to the demonstrations against the country’s clerical rulers over women’s rights.

An image that has circulated widely on social media falsely says 15,000 protesters have been sentenced to death. That claim is not true, but it has been amplified by major public figures, including the actors Viola Davis and Sophie Turner and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Representatives for Davis did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Representatives for Turner declined to comment.

The claim gained the most attention on Instagram, where a viral infographic claiming “Iran Sentences 15,000 protesters to death — as a ‘hard lesson’ for all rebels” was viewed more than a million times after celebrities like Davis and Turner shared it on their verified accounts Monday. The post no longer appears on Davis’ account, but it was still up on Turner’s on Tuesday afternoon.

There has been no evidence that 15,000 protesters have been sentenced to death. Two protesters had been sentenced to death as of Tuesday, although they can appeal, according to state news agencies.

Instagram has applied a “False Information” warning on Turner’s post, noting: “The same information was reviewed by independent fact-checkers in another post.”

On Twitter, however, the false claim continued to spread Tuesday without any warning about its inaccuracy. 

Trudeau tweeted Monday evening: “Canada denounces the Iranian regime’s barbaric decision to impose the death penalty on nearly 15,000 protestors. These brave Iranians were fighting for their human rights — and we continue to stand united in support of them, and united against the regime’s heinous actions.” The post remained up for over 11 hours and was shared thousands of times before it was deleted. 

Trudeau’s office said in a statement: “The post was informed by initial reporting that was incomplete and lacked necessary context. Because of that, it has since been deleted.”

Other users have also posted content that remains on Twitter sharing the false information with no appended notes about its inaccuracy. 

Like much viral misinformation online, the claim about the 15,000 death sentences appears to have started with a kernel of truth. After weeks of protest in Iran after the killing of Mahsa Amini, 22, who died three days after police took her into custody, the treatment of detained protesters gained widespread attention.  

The U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency said that 15,800 protesters have been detained and that 344 have been killed since the protests began. Independent reporting is suppressed in Iran, and it is not possible for NBC News to confirm those numbers.

CNN reported Nov. 3 that the special Iran human rights rapporteur to the United Nations, Javaid Rehman, told the U.N. Security Council that some estimates of detained protesters were as high as 14,000 people. NBC News has not verified the number.

Two weeks ago, IRNA, Iran’s state-run news agency, reported that 227 members of Iran’s 290-seat Parliament had signed an open letter to the country’s judiciary seeking swift and harsh punishment of detained protesters. NBC News has not seen the letter.

The state-run news agency said the letter did not suggest a method of punishment. It read, “We, the representatives of this nation, ask all state officials, including the Judiciary, to treat those, who waged war [against the Islamic establishment] and attacked people’s life and property like the Daesh [terrorists], in a way that would serve as a good lesson in the shortest possible time.”

IRNA also reported that some members of Iran’s Parliament chanted “Death to America,” “Death to the hypocrite” and “Death to the seditionist” after the statement was read out loud.

In a report Nov. 8 citing CNN’s reporting on the open letter, Newsweek erroneously wrote that “Iran Votes to Execute Protesters,” without citing any additional reporting to support the claim.

On Nov. 8, Newsweek issued a correction, writing, “This article and headline were updated to remove the reference to the Iranian Parliament voting for death sentences. A majority of the parliament supported a letter to the judiciary calling for harsh punishments of protesters, which could include the death penalty.”

On Sunday, Iran’s judiciary issued its first known death sentence connected to the recent protests, according to the judiciary’s Mizan news agency, which added that the ruling is preliminary and can be appealed. Another death sentence was reported Tuesday by Iran’s Tasnim News.

Afshin Marashi, a professor of modern Iranian history at the University of Oklahoma, said by email that he had not seen any information to support the claim that 15,000 protesters had been sentenced to death, but he explained why such a rumor might spread.

“In a situation where information is hard to confirm, rumors can spread rapidly,” Marashi wrote, adding that “the rumor seems to be based on public discussion that took place in the Iranian Majles (the parliament) a week or so ago. There was a call by a large number of IRI MPs to impose severe punishment on the protestors.”

Marashi noted that there is precedent for mass executions in Iran, which he said could help fuel the claim of widespread death sentences for protesters. 

“In 1988 thousands of political prisoners were executed by orders of Ayatollah Khomeini within the span of a few months,” he said. “The rumors of a new round of mass executions is likely fueled by memories of what happened in 1988.”

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//The Wire//2000Z April 2, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: ISRAELI STRIKE IN DAMASCUS KILLS THREE IRANIAN GENERALS. COLORADO BILL TO GRANT ILLEGALS IDENTITY DOCUMENTS ADVANCES.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Syria: Last night Israeli forces struck a building immediately adjacent to the Iranian Embassy in Damascus. The main structure of the Iranian Embassy was partially damaged in the strike, while the building adjacent was demolished, killing three Iranian generals and several other military leaders/advisors. AC: Iran claims the building was a diplomatic wing of their Embassy compound, whereas Israel claims it was a commercial building. Though this detail is extremely important, independent verification is challenging due to the highly dense urban terrain. Of note, the former Canadian Embassy is also next door to the struck compound (Canada having ceased its diplomatic mission in Syria during the war). In any case, this is undoubtedly a strong escalation in an already very tense conflict. -HomeFront- USA: Emerging court documents that are part of an anti-trust lawsuit allege that Meta/Facebook not only has access to allegedly encrypted private messages, but also sold users’ private messages to Netflix as part of a data sharing agreement. AC: Though the exact details of these latest allegations are not possibly verifiable without a forensic audit of Facebook’s systems, Facebook was designed from the ground up to be an intelligence collection platform, as overwhelmingly indicated by hundreds of leaks, whistleblower testimonies, and governmental spying scandals over the years. Colorado: The Colorado Road and Community Safety Act (SB24-182) has passed the Senate judiciary committee and has been forwarded to appropriations. AC: The only function of this three-page bill, despite it’s name, is to allow illegal immigrants to obtain a Colorado driver’s license. The bill as it currently stands also does not require illegals to be residents of Colorado to obtain a driver’s license. Though this seems very common among many states at this point, it is important to remember that Colorado also recently implemented their Automatic Voter Registration system, which automatically registers all persons who obtain a driver’s license to vote. -----END TEARLINE----- Analyst Comments: It is unclear as to what potential fine-print is contained in Colorado’s SB24-182 as it pertains to other existing laws. The text of the bill is clear enough, but as almost all laws contradict other laws and the Constitution itself, it’s almost certain that this bill will contradict existing legal precedent on the matter. Common sense would dictate that surely a driver’s license law cannot overrule Constitutional rights. However, in all 50 states citizens are finding out that when the rubber meets the road, the text of a law doesn’t really matter in practice. From an information warfare perspective, the intent is clear. First create the automatic voter registration system, then change the definitions of who the law applies to. Changing definitions and requirements is a classing hallmark of mission-creep, and if passed, it would be prudent to assume that this would at minimum move the goalposts when it comes to voting rights in Colorado. Analyst: S2A1 //END REPORT//

[dreaminginthedeepsouth]

[The Daily Don]   Pride Month

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LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN

June 4, 2023

HEATHER COX RICHARDSON

JUN 5, 2023

Patriarch Kirill of the Russian Orthodox Church, a staunch supporter of Russian president Vladimir Putin and his invasion of Ukraine, last week awarded the First Degree of the Order of Glory and Honor from the Russian Orthodox Church to Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán. Orbán has dismantled Hungary’s liberal democratic government in favor of what he calls “illiberal” or “Christian” democracy that rejects LGBTQ and women’s rights, claiming that the equality valued by liberal democracies undermines traditional virtue. Kirill called out for praise Orbán’s “great attention to the preservation of Christian values in society and the strengthening of the institution of family and marriage.” This award makes explicit the link between the Putin regime, which has been committing war crimes against Ukraine’s people, and Orbán, who is such a hero to America’s right wing that the Conservative Political Action Conference has twice gathered in Hungary, most recently just last month. Orbán has called for Trump’s reelection. The common thread among these groups is a rejection of democracy, with its emphasis on equality before the law, and the embrace of a hierarchical world in which some people are better than others and have the right to rule. In Poland today, an estimated half a million people marched in the streets to protest the loss of rights for women and LGBTQ people amid an attack on democracy by the nationalist Law and Justice party (PiS), which condemned the protest as a “march of hate.” Leaders for PiS claim they are only trying to protect traditional Christian values from Western ideas. Today is the 34th anniversary of the first democratic elections in Poland in 1989 as the Soviet Union was disintegrating. Former Polish prime minister and president of the European Council Donald Tusk, who called for the march, told the crowd: "Democracy dies in silence but you've raised your voice for democracy today, silence is over, we will shout.” Today is also the 34th anniversary of the Chinese government’s crackdown on demonstrations for democracy in Tiananmen Square in Beijing, with troops firing on their own citizens. For 22 weeks now, hundreds of thousands of Israelis have been protesting in the streets against the plans of right-wing prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to overhaul the judiciary, weakening the country’s system of checks and balances by shifting power to Netanyahu, and threatening the rights of minorities and marginalized groups. In Sudan today, the war between two military generals who seized power from a democratic government continues. Tens of thousands of Sudan’s people have fled the country since the fighting broke out in April. The political career of Florida governor Ron DeSantis is the epitome of Orbán’s “Christian democracy” come to the United States. DeSantis has imitated Orbán’s politics, striking at the principles of liberal democracy with attacks on LGBTQ Americans, abortion rights, academic freedom, and the ability of businesses to react to market forces rather than religious imperatives. Last week he told an audience that “the woke mind virus represents a war on the truth so we will wage a war on the woke. We will fight the woke in education, we will fight the woke in the corporations, we will fight the woke in the halls of congress. We will never, ever surrender to the woke mob. We will make woke ideology leave it to the dustbin of history; it’s gone.” But DeSantis’s speech was a perversion of the real speech on which he based it. On June 4, 1940, nine months into the Second World War, British prime minister Winston Churchill addressed the House of Commons. British, Canadian, and French destroyers along with dozens of merchant ships and a flotilla of small boats had just managed to evacuate more than 338,000 Allied soldiers from Dunkirk, in northern France, as German troops advanced. Britain was fighting fascism, and Churchill warned his people that the war would be neither easy nor quick. But, he promised, “we shall not flag or fail. We shall go on to the end, we shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our Island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender....”

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LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN

HEATHER COX RICHARDSON

#The Daily Don #Letters From An American #Heather Cox Richardsoon #fascism #LGBTQ #human rights #White Nationalism #viktor orban #ron desantis #Churchill

[ordingdrublene]

List of enemies

A list of all nations and people considered enemies or threats by The United Socialist States of Ording Drublene:

The Merchant Kingdom of The Jade Dragons, threat to supremacy of trout market.

The Snarky Solar Observer of Bhang Bhang Duc, Ban on smoking, lack of judiciary system, spite.

The Republic of Nythopia, denial of the supremacy of the potato over other vegetables.

The Commonwealth of Northern British Canada, Being British, denial of the supremacy of the potato over other vegetables.

The Western Post (newspaper), attempted outlawing and slander towards the letter "C".

The Impekkably Arranged Snark of The West Pacific Master Dispatch, slander towards the letter "C".

The Florida Man of Zoran, attempted outlawing and slander towards the letter "C".

The DOWN WITH C of Fujai, attempted outlawing and slander towards the letter "C".

The Lavender Delegate of Giovanniland, Support of the attempted outlawing and for slander towards the letter "C".

The Dominion of New Natland, being good at trout fishing.

The Eternal Misfortune of Aqualagoon, being good at trout fishing.

The Pacifican Inquisitor of Varanius, too many eyes.

The Serene Sanctuary of The Holy Principality of Saint Mark, name too long.

The Rather Queer Radio Manager of Blue Bubble, good at trout fishing.

The F'd'ral R'public of United Adaikes, for having a leader named Lucas.

The Great Western Sasquatch of Bran Astor, Personal ban on "physical contact" sports, and required citizen conscription.

The Socialist Byzantine of Aicrowian Canada, ban on homosexuality, having a pledge of allegiance, prohibition of alcohol, bad on smoking, ban on bodily piercings, Being Canadian, required citizen conscription.

The New Ohio Nation of Mynation , denial of the supremacy of potatoes among vegetables, having an ugly flag.

The Disputed Territories of the Federation of Vanguard,denial,denial of the supremacy of potatoes among vegetables, smoking ban, use of corporal punishment.

The Armed Republic of Tropentarn, pledge of allegiance, prudism, required citizen conscription, national curfew, DNA harvesting, prohibition of alcohol, ban on immigration, ban on emigration.

The 💕Pink Principality💕 of Apexiala, required citizen conscription.

The ʎɯɹ∀ lɐᴉɹoʇᴉɹɹǝ┴ of Corbeil, Required citizen conscription, use of child labour, ban on divorce, ban on adultery, ban on contraception, prohibition of alcohol, national curfew, pledge of allegiance, ban on emigration, use of corporal punishment.

The Technocratic Federation of Laudesia, pledge of allegiance, ban on religious worship, ban on smoking, prohibition of alcohol, use of child labour, required citizen conscription, use of corporal punishment.

The People's Republic of Guitermot, required citizen conscription.

The Visions of a Life of Minskiev, required citizen conscription.

The What's this guy's job of Vuy, ban on marriage.

The Interstellar Commonwealth of Toerana, ban on religious practice, ban on smoking.

The Future of Miracles of Catalyse, use of child labour, too many eyes.

The Draconian tribe of Thepeopl, ban on marriage, ban on physical contact sports, ban on smoking, DNA harvesting.

The Dreamers of the Visionary Union, ban on smoking.

The Ohio-Manufactured Robot of Hoffania, ban on adultery, ban on physical contact sports, ban on smoking, lack of a judiciary system, use of child labour, prohibition of alcohol, use of slavery, UAE of theocracy, use of feudalism, ban on divorce, ban on same-sex relationships, ban on emigration.

The Rapid Approach of Maddies Death Laser, use of autocracy, ban on emigration.

The Ukrainian Shades of COPPAtilism, use of feudalism, use of monarchy, use of geronticide, use of corporal punishment, required citizen conscription, lack of a judiciary system, use of child labour, use of slavery, ban on emigration, ban on immigration, use of autocracy.

The Principality of Bessarabia, required citizen conscription.

The Kingdom of -Northumbria, ban on same sex marriage, prudism, use of slave labour.

The Former UwU's republic of OwOistan, ban on same sex marriage, use of feudalism, use of corporal punishment, use of child labour, use of slavery, prohibition of alcohol.

The Black Economy of Hasier, use of feudalism, ban on public protest, ban on divorce, ban on same sex marriage, use of gentrocide, prudism, required citizen conscription, use of child labour, use of slavery.

The Plutocratic Banana Republic of Zerentopia, use of autocracy, use of theocracy, use of monarchy, use of feudalism, use of a pledge of allegiance, ban on public protest, ban on same sex marriage, ban on divorce, ban on adultery, ban on contraception, ban on smoking, prudism, use of corporal punishment, required citizen conscription, lack of a judiciary system, use of a national curfew, use of child labour, use of slavery, ban on immigration, ban on emigration.

The Kingdom of Savonir, attempting to declare declarations against declarations.

The Empire of Munari, denying the supremacy of potatoes among vegetables, making bad puns, ban on divorce, ban on adultery, required citizen conscription, use of child labour

The Don't Let Me Down of Frenchy, implication of frenchness.

The Moderately Liberal Unitary Republic of Goobergunchia, long name, ban on smoking.

The Transgender Trajectory of Dakota, ban on same sex relationships, ban on abortion, prudism, compulsory vegetarianism, use of corporal punishment, use of a national curfew, lack of a judiciary system.

The GLORIAAAAAA of New Anarchisticstan, ban on smoking, prohibition of alcohol.

The Defender of the Rejected of Kyorgia, use of geronticide, ban on smoking, ban on emigration, ban on recreational drugs, use of slavery, prohibition of alcohol, use of corporal punishment, lack of a judicial system.

#Ording Drublene #USSoOD #lore #nationstates #list #tw British #tw british #queer #lgbtq #to clarify the queers aren't the enemies #the British are though #Canada #communism #conscription #beer #alcohol #uwu owo #Zerentopia did a lot #French #france #Ohio #lgbtqiia+ #LGBT #lgbtqia #lgbtqplus #trans #transgender #trans femme #transfemme

[lboogie1906]

Mary Ann Shadd Cary (October 9, 1823 – June 5, 1893) was an American-Canadian anti-slavery activist, journalist, publisher, teacher, and lawyer. She was the first African American woman publisher in North America and the first woman publisher in Canada. When the Fugitive Slave Law of 1850 in the US threatened to return free northern African Americans and escaped slaves into bondage. This is where her symbolic effort to create free African American settlements in Canada began. She founded a racially integrated school with the support of the American Missionary Association and published a pamphlet called, "Notes on Canada West," which was a plea for emigration and discussed the benefits, as well as the opportunities, of African Americans in the area, and she ran an anti-slavery newspaper called The Provincial Freeman. During the Civil War, at the behest of the abolitionist Martin Delany, she served as a recruiting officer to enlist African American volunteers for the Union Army in the state of Indiana. She taught in African American schools in Wilmington, before moving to DC, where she taught in public schools and attended Howard University School of Law. She graduated as a lawyer at the age of 60, becoming only the second African American woman in the US to earn a law degree. She wrote for the newspapers National Era and The People's Advocate and in 1880, organized the Colored Women's Progressive Franchise. She joined the National Woman Suffrage Association, working alongside Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton for women's suffrage, testifying before the Judiciary Committee of the House of Representatives and becoming the first African-American woman to vote in a national election. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence https://www.instagram.com/p/CjffBKQORwR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

[absolute-immunities]

[T]he salaries of provincial court judges can be reduced, increased, or frozen, either as part of an overall economic measure which affects the salaries of all or some persons who are remunerated from public funds, or as part of a measure which is directed at provincial court judges as a class. However, to avoid the possibility of, or the appearance of, political interference through economic manipulation, a body, such as a commission, must be interposed between the judiciary and the other branches of government. The constitutional function of this body would be to depoliticize the process of determining changes to or freezes in judicial remuneration.

Canadian judges, man

even when they're applying separation-of-powers principles to set aside unconstitutional executive action, the remedy is always some kind of consultative body

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[legalservices23]

Understanding the Crucial Role of Court Reporters in Toronto’s Legal Landscape

In the bustling city of Toronto, where legal proceedings play a critical role in maintaining law and order, the demand for skilled court reporters has never been higher. Court reporters, often referred to as guardians of the record, are essential professionals in the judiciary system, providing accurate transcripts of trials, depositions, and other legal proceedings. If you are navigating the legal waters in Toronto, understanding the importance of a proficient court reporter can be key to ensuring your legal matters are recorded accurately and efficiently.

Who Are Court Reporters?

Court reporters are trained professionals who specialize in transcribing spoken words into written form during legal proceedings. This transcription is crucial as it ensures that there is a precise and permanent record of everything said during a case, which can be pivotal for appeals, legal analysis, and future reference. In Toronto, court reporters are often seen in courtrooms, at depositions, or in any legal setting where an official record needs to be kept.

The Skills that Set Toronto Court Reporters Apart

The role of a court reporter in Toronto is demanding. It requires an extraordinary set of skills and attributes:

Speed and Accuracy: Toronto court reporters are renowned for their ability to capture upwards of 225 words per minute with exceptional accuracy.

Confidentiality and Neutrality: These professionals maintain strict impartiality and confidentiality, crucial in sensitive legal environments.

Technology Proficiency: Modern court reporters in Toronto are adept with the latest transcription and stenography technologies, including real-time reporting which allows for instant access to the transcribed text.

The Importance of Court Reporting in Legal Proceedings

The accuracy of the legal transcript produced by court reporters in Toronto can significantly affect the outcome of a trial. Judges and attorneys rely on these transcripts to review the proceedings, making the role of the court reporter indispensable. Inaccuracies or omissions can lead to misunderstandings or misinterpretations of the legal process, potentially altering judgments or legal standings.

Choosing the Right Court Reporter in Toronto

When selecting a court reporter in Toronto, it’s vital to consider their certification and experience. Look for professionals certified by recognized bodies such as the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) or its Canadian equivalent. Experience in specific legal fields can also be a plus, offering deeper understanding and familiarity with the terminology and nuances of particular branches of law.

The Future of Court Reporting in Toronto

The field of court reporting in Toronto is evolving. With advancements in technology, such as digital recording and real-time reporting, the role of the court reporter is becoming more integral. These technologies not only enhance the efficiency of capturing the spoken word but also improve the accessibility of transcripts for all parties involved.

Conclusion

Court reporters in Toronto play a pivotal role in the justice system. Their skills and the integrity of their work ensure that the spoken word is accurately preserved for legal records. Whether you are a legal professional or someone involved in legal proceedings, understanding and appreciating the function and significance of court reporters is essential. In Toronto’s complex legal landscape, a reliable court reporter is not just a necessity but a cornerstone of effective judicial process.

#Court Reporting in Toronto

[rantz1]

CALL TO ACTION:

The RCMP are operating in Alberta and most other provinces Unlawfully in violation of the Canadian Constitution and are involved in Human Trafficking and High Treason connected to the compromised Winnipeg Bio-Lab and the criminal and treasonous pandemic response.

The fact that a violation of the Article VI Sec. 92( 14) of the Constitution Act 1867 is exclusively within the powers designated to the province; and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are operating within the province of Alberta without any law in force governing them based on Part VII Sec. 52(1) of the Constitution Act 1982 making the RCMP Act 1985 of no force; all provincial policing done by the RCMP constitutes an unlawful criminal act.

Take the provided 36 page PDF file and download it or copy it into an email and send it or hand deliver it to your local MLA. Then print off the pdf file and send it by registered Mail

To:

The Law Clerk

Clerk of the Legislative Assembly

Legislative Assembly of Alberta

9820 - 107 Street

Edmonton, Alberta T5K 1E7

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Petition for Redress of Grievances

In The Thirty and First Legislature ~ Of The ~ Province Of ~ Alberta

1. THE CONSTITUTION ACT OF 1867 ARTICLE VI § 92.(14). EXCLUSIVE POWERS OF PROVINCIAL LEGISLATURES, SUBJECTS OF EXCLUSIVE PROVINCIAL LEGISLATION Sec 14 The 'Administration of Justice in the Province, including the Constitution, Maintenance, and Organization of Provincial Courts, both of Civil and of Criminal Jurisdiction, and including Procedure in Civil Matters in those Courts ..

2. The Parliament unlawfully and unconstitutionally exceeded its powers granted in Article VI § 91 of the Constitution Act 1867 with the Issuance of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act 1985, circumventing § 92(14) of the Constitution Act 1867 removing control of the Administration of Justice from the Province of Alberta, and having servants of the federal crown acting against the Province of Alberta during the COVID-19 pandemic response; which protected the criminally negligent engineering protocols implemented by the Alberta Health Services by the framework constructed by Rachel Notley and the New Democratic Party directly tied to the biological weapons that are the subject of treason investigations at the Winnipeg Biolabs that preexisted the issuance of Declaration of the State of Emergency issued March 17, 2020 under the provisions of Public Health Act.

Prayer For Relief

WHEREFORE, the Petitioner and all undersigned demand the following relief and hereby instruct our public servants to discharge their duties as instructed by the People of Alberta.

3. We, the undersigned, petition the Legislative Assembly to investigate the malfeasance, misconduct and gross negligence, of the NDP governments role in creating the conditions for the Alberta Health Services role in the corruption outlined in attached Appendix containing evidence filed in the State of Texas and Michigan, the corruption within the RCMP based on the federal encroachment inherent in the RCMP Act circumventing§ 92(14) of the Constitution Act 1867 and the judiciary that has concealed the aforementioned concerns, and mentioned in the attached petitions in support of this petition for Redress of Grievances.

4. We the undersigned require the Alberta Legislative Assembly create the necessary legislation and changes to RCMP policing and any other matter as needed after an inquiry before the Alberta Legislative Assembly.

5. To do an investigation to verify our claims of corruption made prominent and concealed high treason used to initiate the COVID-19 pandemic response.

We the Petitioners and all undersigned respectfully submit this Petition on the 19th day of March in the year of our Lord two thousand and twenty four.

#chestermere #rcmp #chestermere rcmp #corruption in chestermere alberta #rcmp detachment #james Quigley #kathy klassen #patrick Neufeld #chestermere alberta news #corruption #police corruption #crime #alberta #protect the children #calgary #children #terrorist #terrorists

[gravitasmalfunction]

The role of the courts in liberal-capital democracies has always been to maintain a distinction between the political and economic spheres. The pretence is that the economic regime is the preserve of private actors and private market activities and that these private activities do not present a danger to the political sovereignty of individuals - that these private activities do not challenge the political ideal that lies at the core of liberalism. The real danger to individual freedoms is perceived to be the potential for coercion by tyrannical majorities acting through state institutions. From this perspective, any advantage an owner of private wealth might have over wealth-less individuals is not objectionable to the regime of liberal law administered by the judiciary. It does not amount to political oppression. Political oppression comes from the state. What the Charter of Rights and Freedoms did was to cement this belief system. Too many Canadians are not aware that the constitutional guarantees of freedoms found in the Charter - and of which they are so proud - are only guarantees against actions taken by democratically elected governments. Thus, the government of Quebec had to justify its attempts to regulate advertising aimed at children and the language of business signs. But Irwin Toy or any business that objected to the legislation that told them how and when to advertise or in what language to print their signs was free to regulate its own employees' speech. Workers are told when they can speak on the job, how to speak to their supervisors, and to whom they might speak about the products and services of their employers. No justification is needed by employers who impose such restraints, because the restraints are said to be imposed as implementations of the terms of privately, freely negotiated contracts. But what really happens is that the owners or managers dictate what is in those employment contracts. This brings home the point: to advance their economic goals the rich can take advantage of the whole gamut of political rights, even if that makes them richer and gives them greater leverage to oppress the non-property owners by their exercise of private economic power.

Wealth by Stealth: Corporate Crime, Corporate Law, and the Perversion of Democracy by Harry Glasbeek (p.106-7)

#wealth by stealth #harry glasbeek

[if-you-fan-a-fire]

"BURLESQUE OF THE COURTS OF JUSTICE SAYS JUDGE CURRAN," Winnipeg Tribune. December 5, 1913. Page 1 & 5. ---- "A burlesque of the courts of justice" was the language used by Mr. Justice Curran this morning, when commenting upon the procedure being adopted by counsel for the respondent, E. L. Taylor, during the consideration of the preliminary objections to the petition filed against his return for the constituency of Gimli.

The respondent is represented by A. J. Andrews, K.C., and F. M Burbidge, and the petitioners by J.B. Coyne and H E Swifte, and it was in answer to an interrogation by Mr. Coyne as to whether he should occupy the time of the court by evidence on a particular point that his lordship made the trenchant comment

Doubts Currency At this moment H. M. Drummond, receiver-general for Manitoba, had left the witness stand, having been kept there for about twenty minutes by Mr. Andrews in cross-examination on the point was the $750 lodged as security for costs currency of the Dominion. Although Mr. Drummond made the positive declaration that he was satisfied that it was, Mr. Andrews contended that all the proof required by the statutes had not been put in. Mr. Coyne ridiculed this assertion by remarking that probably Mr. Andrews would probably desire them to prove all the processes of manufacture.

Mr. Justice Curran having overruled the objection, Mr. Coyne asked if he should examine some banking witnesses he had.

A Burlesque "If you ask any further questions on so obvious a matter it would be simply making a burlesque of the courts of justice," was his lordship's reply. "When the receiver-general, who has held the office for 41 years," he continued, "says it is good, lawful money of Canada and that he would receive it as such it should be enough. To say that is not sufficient proof, that it is current money, would be absurd."

"I Am Satisfied, But" "However," added his lordship, "it is not for me to be satisfied. I am satisfied that it is good money, but the court of appeal mayn't be. It may be more scrupulous in examining into this matter than I would be."

Following this, Mr. Coyne called Receiving Teller Barclay of the Royal Crown bank, who stated that in his opinion, after examining the bills, it was good money.

Object-Delay This has been the procedure of the respondent's counsel until adjournment. They are insisting on every step in the election being proved from the issue of the writ to the declaration of the poll, with the utmost minutiae. Nothing is accepted; nothing taken for granted, although, as his lordship observed, it might be as obvious as the currency handled every day.

It was mentioned that the hearing of the preliminary objections could be proceeded with, notwithstanding the sitting of the legislature.

#winnipeg #gimli manitoba #receiver general of manitoba #manitoba politics #electoral fraud #political scandal #canadian judiciary

[aacd2020]

向加拿大国家(报案):Vancouver, Canada (fraud group + court security company + Housing Land Property Office + HSBC Bank) cooperation and profit collusion

Chinese Mutual Cooperative of North America. Wholly owned joint-stock company. To the Canadian country :(to report to the police):

(Robbing the company's car + robbing the Castle hotel + robbing the wholly-owned company 250 acres of land worth 500 million Canadian dollars + evading income tax of 250 million Canadian dollars) Serious violation: Canada's "seven" national laws: (Constitution + Human Rights Law + Property Law + Company Law + Criminal Law + Income Tax Law + Banking Law) Criminal organization. Under the judicial protection of the state, committing crimes on behalf of the State? More vicious than robbing a bank?

Canadian judiciary: "lawless" :(afraid to file a case + afraid to investigate + afraid to disclose evidence + afraid of evidence + civil cover-up of criminal)

Canadian state: "Justice broken down, administration in disarray", "know the law. Violation of the law ", repeal of the law, "Criminal organization: Terrorist robbery crime, which is creating a judicial miracle in Canada, criminal organization: serious damage (national image + national security + public safety + economic security).

The Canadian state cannot. Protect private and corporate property? Is this a state of law or a state of terror?

Most respected Canada: Prime Minister + Federal Parliament + Speaker + Member + Department of Justice + Department of Public Safety + Department of Intelligence + Department of Taxation + RCMP Headquarters + Supreme Court of Canada: Leadership: Your Excellency: Hello!

I, as a taxpayer, thank you for: protecting the Canadian country (image + security). Protecting the dignity of the law:

1, Royal Canadian Mounted Police headquarters: entrusted local. Police officer with cooperation interest: "do false investigation".(Investigation procedure + Closing report: illegal). Police. Deliberately (independent company police report), falsified as: "Private partnership civil case", serious violation: "Police Act", especially serious, falsified false investigation closing report: "Closing report:" one word "does not mention the key issue:" auction of land ". Do not say: company report: does not provide the true.(debt evidence + trial evidence + judgment evidence), our sole proprietor.500 million land, was defrauded and robbed auction alarm report: the police deliberately avoided the company report to the police, deliberately avoided the land auction, intentionally will criminal crimes, said civil cases, civil cases, should also provide (auction land judgment order evidence), fraud group Fear of evidence exposure, the police fear of evidence exposure, however, the investigation police, according to the criminal law, there are particularly serious criminal acts, forging false investigation reports: "falsifying evidence crime" to conceal fraud and robbery crimes, do not provide real evidence, should be investigated for the police forgery illegal responsibility, Police :(deceiving the three levels of government of Canada + deceiving the Crown Prosecutor + deceiving the BC Ministry of Justice + deceiving the Headquarters of the Canadian Mounted Police + deceiving Canadian taxpayers)

2, should the state come forward: Review: "Shock the world" "Special Big Case" (What is a civil case, what is a criminal offence?)

A, North American Chinese Mutual Cooperative. A, wholly owned joint-stock company. To the Canadian country: Police report:

B, Our Company Affidavit: Me personally and Co-op Corporation. Nothing illegal. Nothing wrong done. No debt. No business contacts. We are protected by the law. Fraud group (fake debt + fake freezing order + auction company 500 million yuan land).If I say a lie. Confiscate all my property and sentence me to death. Cooperative Corporation: (No lawsuit + no court trial + no judgment order + no debt)

3, Company request Canada: Ministry of Justice + RCMP + Canadian Court: provide true :(debt evidence + trial evidence + judgment evidence)

A, if there is evidence, we $500 million, corporate property donated to the State, request the Justice Department. Capture, imprison, assassinate me. Destroy me,

B, if there is no evidence, is not, should be pursued; The protection forces are responsible for the violation of the law, and the state compensates our company for double losses.

C, We as a Canadian Corporation: legal or not. Application: "Police file" Why Justice: Afraid to file "Dare not provide: Auction land evidence" D, Justice Canada: Email back says: Said: This is: "Civil case. Civil cover-up for criminal? Five minutes to solve the case: Just provide (debt + trial + judgment evidence), our company application (20 million yuan property + land 500 million Canadian dollars) mortgage notarization: Request the Justice Department: provide (corporate debt and illegal evidence)

4, the criminal organization did not violate the law + the police did not violate the law? We request: Justice :(don't catch bad people + should catch good people)

5, review our company's illegal behavior? Our company is on the Internet. To the world :(to hire legal experts), 10 million Canadian dollars. Reward for solving crimes, collecting our company (criminal evidence + debt evidence) does not investigate criminal organizations, reverse investigate victims, this is the joke of the world

6, My name is Yang Xuanwen, male, age 70, Canadian citizen, Driving License number :9131888, Address: 5584 Laburnum St Vancouver,BC,V6M 3S8. Email [email protected], Tel: [phone], I am Chinese. I can't speak English. I can communicate in email writing, twitter.com/aacd2014, facebook.com/aacd2015,

North American Chinese Mutual Cooperative, Yang Xuanwen,In the 2024-3-27

加拿大温哥华(诈骗集团+法院保安公司+房屋土地产权局+汇丰银行)合作勾结分利

北美中国互助合作社.独资股份公司.向加拿大国家:(报警报案):

（抢劫公司汽车+抢劫城堡宾馆+抢劫独资公司250英亩土地价值5亿加元+偷漏所得税2.5亿加元）严重违反:加拿大”七个”国家大法规定: (宪法+人权法+物权法+公司法+刑法+所得税法+银行法).犯罪组织.受到国家司法保护,代表国家犯罪?比抢劫银行更凶恶?

加拿大司法部门:”无法无天”:(不敢立案+不敢调查+不敢公开证据+害怕证据+民事掩盖刑事)

加拿大国家:”司法崩溃,管理混乱”,”知法.违法”,废除法律,”犯罪组织:恐怖抢劫犯罪,这是创造加拿大司法奇迹,犯罪组织:严重破坏(国家形象+国家安全+公共安全+经济安全).

加拿大国家不能.保护私人及公司财产安全? 这是法治国家,还是恐怖国家?

最尊敬的加拿大:总理+联邦议会+议长+议员+司法部+公共安全部+情报部+税务部+皇家骑警总部+加拿大最高法院: 领导: 阁下:您们好！

我作为纳税人,感谢您们:在保护加拿大国家(形象+安全).保护法律尊严:

1,加拿大皇家骑警总部:委托当地.有合作利益的警察:”做虚假调查”.(调查程序+结案报告:违法).警察.故意将(独立公司报警报案), 伪造成:”个人合伙民事案”, 严重违反:”警察法”,特别严重的是,伪造虚假调查结案报告: 结案报告:”一个字”不提关键问题:”拍卖土地”.不说是:公司报案:不提供真实的.(债务证据+审判证据+判决证据),我们独资公司.5亿土地,被诈骗抢劫拍卖报警报案:警察故意回避公司报警报案,故意回避土地拍卖,故意将刑事犯罪,说是民事案件,民事案件,也应该提供(拍卖土地判决令证据),诈骗集团害怕证据暴露,警察害怕证据暴光,但是,调查警察,依据刑法,有特别严重犯罪行为,伪造虚假调查报告:”伪造证据罪”隐瞒诈骗抢劫犯罪,不提供真实证据,应该追究警察伪造违法责任, 警察:(欺骗加拿大三级政府+欺骗皇家检察官+欺骗BC省司法部+欺骗加拿大骑警总部+欺骗加拿大纳税人)

2,应该国家出面:审查:”震惊世界””特别大案”(什么是民事案,什么是刑事犯罪？)

A,北美中国互助合作社.独资股份公司.向加拿大国家:报警报案:

B,我们公司宣誓书: 我个人和合作社公司.没有违法.没有做错任何事.没有债务.没有业务联系.我们是受到“法律”保护. 诈骗集团(伪造债务+伪造冻结令+拍卖公司5亿元土地).如果我说假话.所有财产充公.判我极刑. 合作社公司: (没有诉讼+没有法院审判+没有判决令+没有债务)

3,公司请求加拿大:司法部+皇家骑警+加拿大法院:提供真实:(债务证据+审判证据+判决证据)

A,如果有证据,我们5亿加元,公司财产捐献国家,请求司法部门.抓捕.关押.暗杀我.消灭我,

B,如果没有证据,是不是,应该追究;保护势力的违法责任,国家赔偿我们公司双倍损失,

C,我们作为加拿大公司:是否合法.申请:”报警立案”为什么司法:害怕立案”不敢提供:拍卖土地证据”D,加拿大司法部:回邮件说:据说:这是:”民事案件.用民事掩盖刑事？五分钟破案:只要提供(债务+审判+判决证据),我们公司申请(2000万元房产+土地5亿加元)抵押公证:请求司法部:提供(公司债务和违法证据)

4,犯罪组织没有违法行为+警察也没有违法行为?我们请求:司法:(不抓坏人+应该抓好人)

5,审查我们公司违法行为?我们公司在互联网上.向全世界:(聘请法律专家),1千万加元.破案奖金,收集我们公司(犯罪证据+债务证据)不调查犯罪组织,反向调查受害人,这是世界笑话

6,我的名字：杨宣文,男, 年龄,70岁,加拿大公民,驾驶证号:9131888,地址：5584 Laburnum St Vancouver,BC,V6M 3S8.邮箱 [email protected], 电话7788911777,我是中国人.我不会英语.我可以用邮件文字交流，twitter.com/aacd2014 ,facebook.com/aacd2015,

北美中国互助合作社,杨宣文

,2024-3-27

[mariacallous]

Tehran, Iran – Reports that the Iranian state has sentenced approximately 15,000 people to death for participating in the now two months of protests in the country have circulated widely on social media and in news.

First reported by Newsweek, they were so widespread that even Justin Trudeau, the Canadian prime minister, tweeted about the claim, saying: “Canada denounces the Iranian regime’s barbaric decision to impose the death penalty on nearly 15,000 protesters.”

The protesters in question have been on the streets nearly every day since the September 16 death in custody of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman who was arrested by the country’s morality police in Tehran for allegedly not complying with Iran’s dress code for women.

But Trudeau later deleted the tweet, and Newsweek corrected its story.

Let’s take a closer look:

Is the 15,000 figure real?

While thousands have been arrested in Iran and some have been sentenced to death, the numbers are nowhere near the 15,000 reported.

The 15,000 figure is the number of people believed to have been arrested, according to overseas-based human rights and media organisations. The same sources have reported that more than 350 protesters have been killed.

Where did the 15,000 executions story come from?

The news of the executions appears to have stemmed from a statement signed by 227 of Iran’s 290 parliamentarians that said people engaging in “moharebeh” (waging war against God) should be dealt with “decisively” with a response that would “teach an example”.

Along with “corruption on Earth”, moharebeh is among the charges used by the Iranian judiciary that can carry the death penalty, hence the apparent misreporting that led to the claims that 15,000 people had been sentenced to death.

The statement was criticised online, and some lawmakers tried to clarify their position by saying that they did not mean that all protesters should be executed.

Days later, a document began circulating online that purportedly showed the names of 227 lawmakers on a letter that called on the judiciary to treat all those arrested in the protests as people engaging in moharebeh.

However, the letter appears to be fake as the list of lawmakers is old and includes former members of parliament. For instance, Eshan Khandoozi, listed in the letter, has been President Ebrahim Raisi’s economy minister since August 2021. The Iranian judiciary also rejected the authenticity of the letter.

How many people have been sentenced to death?

The fact that the exaggerated reports have been debunked does not mean that no execution sentences have been handed out. On Sunday, the Iranian judiciary announced that the first death sentence has been handed down to an unnamed “rioter” who was charged with moharebeh, “corruption on Earth” and “setting fire to a government centre, disturbing public order and collusion for committing crimes against national security”.

The judiciary also announced on Wednesday that four more individuals have received death sentence in connection with the protests.

Two individuals were sentenced for “using a knife in the street to cause fear and terror for the people“ in addition to attacking others with the knife and arson. Another is accused of running over and killing a police officer with a car, while a fourth is accused of playing the role of a “leader“ in street unrest and blocking the streets.

Several other people, also unnamed, have received between five to 10 years in prison for national security-related charges.

The judiciary has said the rulings, which were issued in Tehran, are preliminary and will need to be approved by an appeals court to become final – after which details can be made public.

Judiciary officials have said more than 1,000 indictments have been issued against “rioters” in Tehran, with many more in other parts of the country.

What’s the latest on the protests?

Protests have continued to spread across the country, with videos coming out daily despite severe internet restrictions that have been imposed since the start.

Protests and strikes were held on Tuesday and Wednesday to mark the anniversary of the country’s nationwide 2019 protests.

Iranian authorities have refrained from releasing official tallies of how many people have been killed, injured or arrested during the protests. But they have said more than 40 members of the security forces have been killed.

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kind of important to remember that i'm not responsible for the words and actions of others. an interest in seeing issues addressed isn't the same thing as responsibility. [3/5/2024]

Read the Supreme Court ruling keeping Trump on the 2024 presidential ballot

Politics Mar 4, 2024 10:34 AM EST

and previously:

tumblr.com/nonfer/742137837177192448/how-a-colorado-lawsuit-against-trumps-eligibility

and

nonfer on Tumblr: A Guide to the Criminal Cases Against Donald Trump

will return to this if just to check my post. anyway, am pretty much certain that of misprison of treason, insurrection, or sedition all are serious offenses. am also certain that adjudicating those allegeable crimes based on only a preponderance of evidence doesn't sound fair. my concern is that our nation's highest court didn't address whether they found sufficient evidence, previously shown in more than one colorado court, to issue a ruling as to whether proof beyond a reasonable doubt had been shown to our judiciary.

#useless parade #Youtube

[thxnews]

Leonard Marchand: Chief Justice Appointment

  New Chief Justice for British Columbia and Yukon

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the appointment of the Honourable Leonard Marchand as the Chief Justice of British Columbia and the Chief Justice of the Court of Appeal of Yukon.  

Honourable Robert J. Bauman's Retirement

Chief Justice Marchand takes over from Honourable Robert J. Bauman, who retired on October 1, 2023, marking a new era in the leadership of the British Columbia judiciary.  

Prime Minister's Recognition

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed confidence in Chief Justice Marchand, highlighting his respect within the legal community and wishing him continued success in his new role.  

Role and Responsibilities of Chief Justices

Chief Justices and Associate Chief Justices in Canada hold vital roles, overseeing court leadership and administration. They also contribute to the Canadian Judicial Council, striving to enhance judicial services in superior courts.

Appointment Process

Chief Justices and Associate Chief Justices are appointed by the Governor General based on Cabinet advice and the Prime Minister's recommendation, ensuring a rigorous and merit-based selection process.  

Honourable Leonard Marchand's Legal Career

Chief Justice Marchand, previously a judge in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal for British Columbia, has a distinguished legal career. His practice focused on public authorities' liability, appearing before various courts and administrative tribunals.   Dedication to Reconciliation and Indigenous Peoples Chief Justice Marchand's career includes significant contributions to Indigenous reconciliation. He played a pivotal role in civil claims for residential school Survivors and was involved in negotiating the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement.   Syilx Heritage and Advocacy Work Chief Justice Marchand, a Syilx member of the Okanagan Indian Band, has deep roots in Kamloops. With a background in Chemical Engineering, he transitioned to law, graduating in 1994, and has been a tireless advocate for Indigenous Peoples throughout his career.  

Conclusion

The appointment of Chief Justice Leonard Marchand marks a significant development in the legal leadership of British Columbia and Yukon. With a rich legal background and a commitment to reconciliation, Chief Justice Marchand steps into his new role with the support of Prime Minister Trudeau and the legal community.   Sources: THX News & The Canadian Government. Read the full article

#BritishColumbia #CanadianJudicialCouncil #ChiefJustice #Indigenousreconciliationadvocate #Legalcareermilestones #Legalcommunityrespect #LeonardMarchand #PrimeMinisterTrudeau #ResidentialschoolSurvivor #Yukonjudiciary

[alexnewsweek]

Allegations of money laundering at Trump properties surface in U.S. hearing transcript

A U.S. congressional committee investigating President Donald Trump's links to Russia has heard testimony alleging the Trump Organization may have engaged in money laundering via properties bearing Mr. Trump's name, including the former Trump International Hotel and Tower in downtown Toronto.

The testimony – given to the House intelligence committee by Glenn Simpson, co-founder of the commercial intelligence firm Fusion GPS – follows statements attributed to Mr. Trump's former chief strategist, Stephen Bannon, who predicted the Trump-Russia investigation headed by special counsel Robert Mueller would zero in on allegations of money laundering.

Mr. Simpson's testimony also puts new focus on Mr. Trump's partner in the Toronto project, Russian-Canadian billionaire Alex Shnaider. Mr. Simpson told the committee Russian organized crime was under the influence of the country's security services and that Mr. Shnaider's father-in-law, Toronto resident Boris Birshtein, "is a very important figure in the history of the KGB-Mafia alliance."

The House committee heard the testimony in November and voted on Thursday to make transcripts of the two-day hearing public. Mr. Simpson's separate testimony to the Senate judiciary committee was also made public this month, but did not delve into Mr. Trump's Canadian dealings.

Mr. Simpson was viewed as a key witness because of his firm's role in hiring former British spy Christopher Steele to write an opposition research report on Mr. Trump that concluded members of the then-president candidate's inner circle had colluded with the Russian government during the 2016 election campaign. Mr. Steele's report also stated the Kremlin possessed compromising information about Mr. Trump that could make the President susceptible to blackmail.

Mr. Trump has repeatedly criticized the Steele dossier, calling it "discredited and phony." Both he and the Kremlin have denied there was any collusion during the 2016 campaign.

Mr. Simpson defended Mr. Steele's work and said his own research – conducted after his firm was hired in early 2016 by political opponents of the then-long-shot Republican candidate – found Mr. Trump had a long and tangled relationship with rich Russians whom Mr. Simpson described as members of organized crime.

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In the early 2000s, Mr. Trump was being routinely rejected for bank loans in the United States – a serious problem for any real-estate developer. He was rescued, Mr. Simpson said, by "alternate financing" in the form of cash from rich Russians who signed agreements to purchase condo units in Trump-branded buildings in Toronto and elsewhere.

While many of those presale agreements were never consummated, Mr. Simpson said, the appearance they gave of high demand for the properties allowed the Trump Organization to raise credit it might otherwise have been denied.

"The guys connected to the Toronto project are Russian Mafia, too. And, in fact, there's Toronto-based Russian Mafia guys who are involved in the Panama project," Mr. Simpson said in his testimony, referring to the Trump Ocean Club in Panama City.

Both Mr. Birshtein and Mr. Shnaider, via his lawyer, have declined to answer questions from The Globe and Mail about their dealings with Mr. Trump. The two men are now estranged.

Mr. Simpson said it was well-known that Russia's top businessmen and organized crime bosses alike answered in the end to Russian President Vladimir Putin. "If people who seem to be associated with the Russian Mafia are buying Trump properties or arranging for other people to buy Trump properties, it does raise a question about whether they're doing it on behalf of the government," he said.

The Trump International Hotel and Tower, which stands at the corner of Bay and Adelaide streets in Toronto's financial district, was plagued by controversies from the moment Mr. Trump and Mr. Shnaider wielded shovels side by side to break ground on the project in 2007.

The hotel, which finally opened in 2012, faced lower-than-expected occupancy rates and lawsuits from disgruntled shareholders. It came under new management last year, which decided to take Mr. Trump's name off the building and rebrand it the Adelaide Hotel Toronto.

#oldtimes