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  1. ‘The continuous dominance of specific political parties in the UK and Canada reflects their shared colonial history and the evolution of their political systems. Let's examine the duration of their respective two-party dominance and its implications.

United Kingdom

In the UK, the Labour and Conservative parties have dominated the political landscape for most of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Conservative-Labour Dominance: Since 1945, these two parties have alternated in power, with only brief interruptions [4]. This represents a continuous period of approximately 80 years of Conservative-Labour dominance.

Historical Context: Prior to Labour's rise, the Liberals were the main opposition to the Conservatives. Labour overtook the Liberals in the 1920s, becoming the second-largest party in 1922 [1] [4].

Canada

In Canada, the Liberal and Conservative parties have been the dominant political forces since Confederation in 1867.

Liberal-Conservative Dominance: The Conservative Party was the founding political party of Canada, governing for the first 29 years after Confederation [6]. Since then, these two parties have alternated in power, with some interruptions, for approximately 156 years.

Historical Context: The modern Conservative Party of Canada, formed in 2003, is a successor to earlier conservative parties, including the Progressive Conservative Party [9].

Shared Colonial Legacy

The long-standing two-party systems in both countries can be linked to their shared colonial history:

1. Westminster Model: Both Canada and the UK follow the British Westminster model of government, featuring a prime ministerial system and similar legislative structures[3].

2. Gradual Independence: Canada's evolution from a colony to an independent nation was a gradual process, with key moments like the Battle of Vimy Ridge (1917) and the patriation of the Constitution in 1982 [7].

3. Political Continuity: The dominance of two major parties in both countries reflects a degree of political stability inherited from the British system.

4. Economic Policies: Both Conservative parties have historically focused on similar economic policies, such as tax reduction and budget balancing [2] [6].

5. Indigenous Impact: The colonial legacy has had lasting effects on Indigenous peoples in both countries, with policies of dispossession and exploitation continuing under post-colonial governments [3].

Conclusion

The long-standing two-party dominance in both the UK and Canada (80 and 156 years respectively) reflects their shared colonial heritage and the gradual evolution of their political systems. This continuity has allowed for the persistence of certain colonial-era structures and attitudes, even as both nations have developed their own distinct political identities.’

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/search/for-how-may-continuous-years-i-PjfpVxg7Qiqqa0amuxifyQ#0 

Citations:

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labour_Party_(UK) 

[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conservative_Party_of_Canada 

[3] https://www.canadashistory.ca/explore/politics-law/bonds-of-empire 

[4] https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-7529/CBP-7529.pdf 

[5] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conservative_Party_(UK) 

[6] https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/conservative-party 

[7] https://www.royal.uk/canada 

[8] https://www.ucl.ac.uk/constitution-unit/sites/constitution_unit/files/147.pdf 

[9] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Conservative_Party_of_Canada 

[10] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Canada 

[11] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Canada_(1763%E2%80%931867) 

  1. ‘The political dominance of Labour and Conservative parties in the UK significantly influenced its colonial policies, reflecting the evolving attitudes towards empire and governance throughout the 20th century.

Conservative Influence on Colonial Policy

The Conservative Party, traditionally associated with imperial interests, played a crucial role in shaping colonial policies:

1. Defense of Imperial Integrity: In the 1830s, Conservatives positioned themselves as defenders of imperial integrity and colonial constitutions against Whig innovations [1].

2. Retention of Empire: Conservative leaders like Robert Peel advocated for retaining the empire, rejecting proposals for its abandonment [1].

3. Colonial Constitutions: Conservatives emphasized the importance of carefully organized colonial constitutions to prevent colonial discontent [1].

4. Shift in Colonial Governance: Contrary to common belief, Conservatives did not always advocate for centralized control from London. By the early 1850s, they showed support for settler self-government [1].

Labour Party's Impact

The Labour Party's rise to prominence in the 20th century brought new perspectives to colonial policy:

1. State Intervention: Labour advocated for increased state intervention in socioeconomic life, which extended to colonial affairs [2].

2. Shift Towards Decolonization: Labour's victory in 1945 marked a leftward shift in British politics, which eventually contributed to the process of decolonization [2].

3. Social Reforms: Labour's focus on social security, housing, and education reforms in Britain also influenced colonial policies, promoting similar initiatives in the colonies [2].

Shared Colonial Legacy

Despite their differences, both parties operated within the framework of Britain's colonial legacy:

1. Imperial Expansion: The Victorian era, dominated by Conservative and Liberal governments, saw dramatic expansion of the empire, often through violent means [3].

2. Evolving Colonial Management: Both parties had to address the challenges of managing an increasingly diverse empire, from India to Africa [3].

3. Response to Anti-Colonial Movements: As anti-colonial movements gained strength, both Conservative and Labour governments had to adapt their policies [3].

4. Foreign Policy Shifts: In the late 1930s, both parties supported rearmament in response to growing international tensions, impacting colonial defense policies [4].

The alternating dominance of Conservative and Labour parties in the UK throughout the 20th century led to a gradual evolution in colonial policies. While Conservatives initially focused on maintaining imperial integrity and constitutional structures, Labour's rise brought increased emphasis on social reforms and eventual decolonization. This political dynamic reflected broader changes in British society and its relationship with its colonies,  ultimately shaping the transition from empire to Commonwealth.’

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/search/for-how-may-continuous-years-i-PjfpVxg7Qiqqa0amuxifyQ#1 

Citations:

[1] https://academic.oup.com/histres/article/94/265/532/6291436 

[2] https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/britain-moves-leftward-labour-party-and-july-1945-election 

[3] https://www.britannica.com/event/Victorian-era 

[4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Conservative_Party_(UK) 

  1. ‘Canada and the UK, despite their shared colonial history, have taken different approaches to addressing the legacy of colonialism in their political systems. While there are areas of collaboration, there are also significant divergences in their policies.

Areas of Collaboration

1. Diplomatic Cooperation: Canada and the UK have maintained close diplomatic ties, with both countries maintaining High Commissions in each other's capitals. They have also signed a Memorandum of Understanding on diplomatic cooperation, promoting co-location of embassies and joint provision of consular services [1].

2. International Organizations: Both countries work closely together in various international organizations, including the OECD, OSCE, NATO, G7, G20, and the Commonwealth. This collaboration allows them to promote shared values on the global stage [4].

3. Security Partnership: Canada and the UK maintain a strong security relationship, encompassing military, law enforcement, and intelligence cooperation. This partnership is rooted in their historical alliance during major conflicts[4].

Divergences in Addressing Colonialism

1. Constitutional Independence: Canada has taken significant steps to distance itself from its colonial past. The Canada Act 1982 ended the necessity for Canada to request certain types of constitutional amendments from the British Parliament, marking a clear break from colonial-era governance structures [1].

2. Indigenous Relations: Canada has made efforts to address its colonial legacy through treaty-making and self-government agreements with Indigenous peoples. The establishment of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and ongoing efforts to implement its recommendations demonstrate a more proactive approach to addressing colonial injustices [2].

3. Foreign Policy Divergence: Canada has shown a willingness to diverge from UK foreign policy, as evidenced by its stance during the 1956 Suez Crisis. This incident marked a definitive break in Canada's loyalist foreign policy and demonstrated its growing independence in international affairs [1].

4. Approach to Empire: While the UK has maintained closer ties with its former colonies through the Commonwealth, Canada has focused more on building relationships based on mutual interests rather than historical colonial connections [3].

Challenges in Mitigating Colonialism

1. Persistent Colonial Structures: Despite efforts to address colonial legacies, both countries still grapple with deeply embedded colonial structures in their political systems. In Canada, this is particularly evident in ongoing issues related to Indigenous rights and land claims [2].

2. Political Divisions: In Canada, there are differing approaches to international relations among political parties. Conservative leaders have shown a preference for closer ties with the UK and the "Anglosphere," while Liberal governments have tended to prioritize relations with the EU and a broader range of international partners [3].

3. Economic Interests: Both countries continue to balance addressing colonial legacies with maintaining economic interests, which can sometimes conflict with efforts to fully decolonize their political and economic systems [5] [6].

In conclusion, while Canada and the UK collaborate in various international forums and maintain strong diplomatic ties, their approaches to mitigating the effects of colonialism in their political systems differ significantly. Canada has taken more explicit steps to address its colonial past, particularly in relation to Indigenous peoples, while the UK's approach has been more focused on maintaining influence through the Commonwealth. Both countries continue to face challenges in fully addressing the deep-rooted impacts of colonialism in their political structures and international relations.’

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/search/for-how-may-continuous-years-i-PjfpVxg7Qiqqa0amuxifyQ#2 

Citations:

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada%E2%80%93United_Kingdom_relations 

[2] https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1314977704533/1544620451420 

[3] https://ukandeu.ac.uk/canada-brexit-politics-anglosphere-or-eurosphere /

[4] https://www.international.gc.ca/country-pays/united_kingdom-royaume_uni/relations.aspx?lang=eng 

[5] https://www.jstor.org/stable/485128 

[6] https://www.jstor.org/stable/40194081 

[7] https://hansard.parliament.uk/lords/1942-12-03/debates/54600e72-1834-47ca-96a5-1b6de942ffc1/ColonialPolicy 

  1. ‘Canada and the UK are grappling with the complex task of addressing colonial legacies while maintaining economic interests, which can sometimes conflict with full decolonization efforts. However, by embracing certain climate justice valuations, principle and practice both countries can develop more effective, just, and sustainable policies for addressing the climate crisis and environmental protection, while also working towards reconciliation and healing the wounds of colonialism.

Acknowledging Historical Injustices and Their Ongoing Impacts

Recognizing the lasting effects of colonialism is crucial for developing effective climate and environmental policies. In Canada, the government has acknowledged the historical injustices faced by Indigenous peoples, including the impact of residential schools and the loss of traditional lands [2]. This recognition has led to initiatives such as the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which aims to address the ongoing impacts of colonialism [2].

Recognizing Indigenous Sovereignty and Land Rights

Both Canada and the UK have made strides in recognizing Indigenous sovereignty and land rights, although challenges remain. In Canada, the concept of Aboriginal title has been recognized by the Supreme Court, acknowledging that Indigenous peoples have a unique relationship with their traditional lands [9]. This recognition has led to the negotiation of modern treaties and land claims agreements, which can provide a framework for Indigenous-led environmental management [6].

Valuing and Incorporating Traditional Ecological Knowledge

Indigenous knowledge systems offer valuable insights for addressing environmental challenges. By incorporating traditional ecological knowledge into policy-making and conservation efforts, both countries can develop more holistic and effective approaches to environmental protection [7]. For example, Indigenous-led nature-based solutions (NbS) in Canada have shown promise in addressing climate change while also promoting biodiversity conservation [7].

Supporting Indigenous-Led Climate Initiatives

Both countries have begun to support Indigenous-led climate initiatives, recognizing the unique position of Indigenous communities to lead effective environmental stewardship. In Canada, the government has announced funding for Indigenous-led climate solutions in remote communities, aiming to reduce reliance on diesel fuel and transition to clean energy sources [3]. This approach not only addresses environmental concerns but also supports Indigenous rights and self-determination.

Ensuring Equitable Access to Resources for Adaptation and Mitigation

Addressing the unequal distribution of resources resulting from colonial legacies is essential for effective climate action. Both countries need to ensure that Indigenous communities have equitable access to resources for climate adaptation and mitigation. This includes financial support, technical assistance, and capacity-building programs [7].

Creating Thriving Economies

Balancing climate action, economic development, and environmental protection is crucial for creating thriving economies that benefit all members of society. This approach aligns with Kate Raworth's concept of "doughnut economics," which emphasizes meeting the needs of all within the means of the planet [7].

By implementing these principles, Canada and the UK can develop more effective, just, and sustainable policies for addressing the climate crisis and environmental protection. For example:

1. Indigenous-led conservation: Supporting Indigenous-led protected areas and conservation efforts can lead to more effective biodiversity protection while also respecting Indigenous rights and knowledge [7].

2. Co-management of resources: Establishing co-management agreements between government agencies and Indigenous communities for natural resources can lead to more sustainable resource use and equitable economic benefits[6].

3. Climate finance: Ensuring that climate finance mechanisms are accessible to Indigenous communities and support their own climate initiatives can lead to more effective and culturally appropriate adaptation and mitigation strategies [3].

4. Policy reform: Reviewing and reforming existing policies and legal frameworks to better align with Indigenous rights and knowledge systems can lead to more just and effective environmental governance [8].

By embracing these approaches, Canada and the UK can work towards reconciliation and healing the wounds of colonialism while also addressing pressing environmental challenges. This holistic approach recognizes the interconnectedness of social justice, environmental protection, and economic well-being, paving the way for a more sustainable and equitable future [7].

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/search/both-canada-and-uk-governments-Yq_sAllfST2KRAtVi.Ji5Q#0 

Citations:

[1] https://journals.uclpress.co.uk/ljcs/article/id/990/ 

[2] https://www.theindigenousfoundation.org/articles/indigenous-sovereignty 

[3] https://www.jurist.org/news/2024/10/canada-announced-funding-for-indigenous-led-climate-solutions/ 

[4] https://www.bisa.ac.uk/articles/how-do-colonial-legacies-shape-contemporary-global-political-economy 

[5] https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/1911-02-08/debates/f27b6d3e-49f3-4b6f-97c6-5f21da0ef56e/CanadaAndImperialPreference 

[6] https://unimelb.libguides.com/c.php?g=960328&p=6971221 

[7] https://weadapt.org/placemarks/maps/view/indigenous-led-nature-based-solutions-for-the-climate-crisis-insights-from-canada/ 

[8] https://academic.oup.com/book/51727/chapter/419840752 

[9] https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/canadian-journal-of-law-and-jurisprudence/article/abs/why-is-aboriginal-title-property-if-it-looks-like-sovereignty/44808BC625CA25826F65A39C406212A0 

[10] https://impactmap.cam.ac.uk/resolving-aboriginal-land-claims-and-resource-related-rights/ 

[11] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Canadian_Crown_and_First_Nations,_Inuit_and_M%C3%A9tis 

‘Climate justice principles and practices can help Canada and the UK develop more effective, just, and sustainable policies for addressing the climate crisis while working towards reconciliation and healing colonial wounds. Here's how these principles can be applied:

Acknowledging Historical Responsibility

Climate justice recognizes that wealthy and powerful nations bear greater historical responsibility for climate change [1]. Both Canada and the UK, as developed nations with colonial pasts, should:

- Commit to more ambitious emissions reduction targets in line with their historical contributions

- Provide increased climate finance to support developing nations and Indigenous communities

Ensuring Equitable Distribution of Costs and Benefits

Climate justice demands fair sharing of both the burdens and benefits of climate action [1]. To achieve this, Canada and the UK can:

- Implement just transition policies for workers in high-carbon industries

- Ensure that climate adaptation and mitigation resources reach the most vulnerable communities

Promoting Procedural Justice

Fair, accountable, and transparent decision-making processes are crucial for climate justice [1]. Both countries should:

- Involve Indigenous communities and other marginalized groups in climate policy development

- Create "ethical spaces" that foster mutual respect between Indigenous and settler societies in collaborative climate projects [4]

Recognizing Different Experiences and Rights

Climate justice acknowledges that different groups experience climate change impacts differently [1]. Canada and the UK can address this by:

- Incorporating traditional ecological knowledge into climate strategies

- Supporting Indigenous-led nature-based solutions (NbS) for climate mitigation and adaptation

Supporting Indigenous-Led Climate Initiatives

Both countries have begun to support Indigenous-led climate action, recognizing the unique position of Indigenous communities to lead effective environmental stewardship. For example:

- Canada has announced funding for Indigenous-led climate solutions in remote communities, aiming to reduce reliance on diesel fuel and transition to clean energy sources [2]

- The Canadian government is investing in the development of Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs) and related projects [4]

Integrating Rights-Based Approaches

Climate justice links human rights and development to achieve a human-centered approach to climate action [3]. Canada and the UK should:

- Ensure that climate policies respect and protect Indigenous rights

- Develop frameworks that prioritize Indigenous knowledge and promote co-management of resources

Creating Thriving, Sustainable Economies

By balancing climate action, economic development, and environmental protection, both countries can work towards creating economies that benefit all members of society while respecting ecological limits. This aligns with concepts like Kate Raworth's "doughnut economics" [4].

Conclusion

By embracing these climate justice principles, Canada and the UK can develop more effective, just, and sustainable climate policies while addressing colonial legacies. This approach recognizes the interconnectedness of social justice, environmental protection, and economic well-being, paving the way for a more equitable and sustainable future [4].

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/search/both-canada-and-uk-governments-Yq_sAllfST2KRAtVi.Ji5Q#1 

Citations:

[1] https://www.carbonbrief.org/in-depth-qa-what-is-climate-justice/ 

[2] https://www.jurist.org/news/2024/10/canada-announced-funding-for-indigenous-led-climate-solutions/ 

[3] https://www.icomos.org/images/DOCUMENTS/Working_Groups/CCH/Heritage_Climate_Justice_and_Equity-English.pdf 

[4] https://weadapt.org/placemarks/maps/view/indigenous-led-nature-based-solutions-for-the-climate-crisis-insights-from-canada/ 

[5] https://www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminstitute/explainers/what-is-the-just-transition-and-what-does-it-mean-for-climate-action/ 

[6] https://lac.savethechildren.net/news/canada-announces-funding-indigenous-led-climate-projects-and-partnerships-between-latin-america 

[7] https://climateemergency.ubc.ca/when-will-climate-justice-be-served/ 

[8] https://www.theecoexperts.co.uk/news/climate-justice 

NOTE Perplexity: ‘Exercising critical thinking, independently verifying the validity and reliability of data, and fact-checking information from generally reliable sources are crucial for users of AI language software for several reasons:

Hallucinations and Inaccuracies: AI language models, even advanced ones, can generate responses that are not grounded in reality, a phenomenon known as "hallucinations." These models can confidently provide incorrect or misleading information, which can be particularly problematic if users rely solely on the model's responses [1][2][4].

Limited Training Data: AI models are trained on specific datasets, and their accuracy is limited by the quality and scope of these datasets. For example, Google's DataGemma tool, while effective, has limitations in terms of the data it can access and the questions it can answer accurately. If the relevant data is not in the model's training set or database, the model may not provide accurate or reliable information [1].

Real-Time Information Challenges: AI models often struggle with real-time events or breaking news, as their training data may not include the latest developments. This can lead to incorrect or outdated information being provided, as seen in the case of Meta AI's responses to the attempted assassination of former President Trump [4].

Subjective Framing and Nuance: Fact-checking is not always straightforward, as AI models may not capture the nuances of human communication. A quote or statement might be technically accurate but misleading due to the context or framing. Human judgement is often necessary to understand the full implications and context of the information provided [5].

Error and Unknown Rates: Studies have shown that even the most accurate AI fact-checking models have error rates. For instance, Originality.ai, which has a high accuracy rate of 72.3%, still has a small error rate and may return "unknown" results for certain queries. This underscores the need for users to verify information independently [2][3].

Manipulated Media and Information Warfare: Bad actors can engineer ways to circumvent AI fact-checking tools, spreading misinformation or manipulated media that might evade detection. This means that relying solely on AI for fact-checking can leave users vulnerable to misinformation [5].

Impact on Decision-Making: For important decisions or critical information, relying solely on AI model responses can be risky. Incorrect or misleading information can have significant consequences, whether in personal, professional, or public contexts. Independent verification from reliable sources ensures that decisions are based on accurate and trustworthy information.

In summary, exercising critical thinking and independently verifying the validity and reliability of data from generally reliable sources are essential because AI language models can generate inaccurate information, have limitations in their training data, struggle with real-time events, lack nuance in their responses, and are not immune to errors or manipulation. These factors highlight the importance of a multi-layered approach to fact-checking to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information used for important decisions.

Citations:

[1] https://www.technologyreview.com/2024/09/12/1103926/googles-new-tool-lets-large-language-models-fact-check-their-responses/ 

[2] https://originality.ai/blog/ai-fact-checking-accuracy 

[3] https://originality.ai/automated-fact-checker 

[4] https://about.fb.com/news/2024/07/review-of-fact-checking-label-and-meta-ai-responses/ 

[5] https://www.niemanlab.org/2022/12/ai-will-start-fact-checking-we-may-not-like-the-results/ 

[6] https://www.techtarget.com/whatis/feature/Steps-in-fact-checking-AI-generated-content 

[7] https://libguides.uel.ac.uk/artificial-intelligence/using-ai-critically 

[8] https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/how-generative-ai-chatbots-responded-questions-and-fact-checks-about-2024-uk-general-election 

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/search/explain-why-it-is-important-fo-wLezjtPtReucQFNpfsd9ZA #OpenSourceAI #Perplexity 21 October 2024

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https://labradorleadstheworld.blogspot.com/2025/01/by-embracing-certain-climate-justice.html https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS-FU0ElQpvsO36uZHELWWd9SBqXsFyRX9QevNtoeERg0Dem18uUt3wWDc28bkkfWtEAbu4rEVKGyMs/pub ‘BY EMBRACING CERTAIN CLIMATE JUSTICE PRINCIPLES CANADA UK can develop more effective, just and sustainable climate policies while addressing colonial legacies. This approach recognizes the interconnectedness of social justice, environmental protection and economic well-being, paving the way for a more equitable and sustainable future.’ #LandBack #Self-Determination #AIOpenSourceMaterials #Perplexity Llewelyn Pritchard 6 January 2025

  1. https://bsky.app/starter-pack/llewelynpritch.bsky.social/3lavdluyfsu2b https://unitedforclimate.blogspot.com/2024/11/implementing-human-centric-holistic.html CLlMATE ACTION HUMAN-CENTRIC HOLISTIC RIGHTS-BASED ‘Implementing a human-centric, holistic, rights-based educational approach to climate action is essential for building resilient societies. By addressing the root causes of the climate crisis and advocating for systemic change, this approach not only promotes environmental sustainability but also fosters social equity and justice. The examples provided illustrate that such initiatives can lead to meaningful progress in mitigating climate change while supporting vulnerable communities.’ #OpenSourceAI #Perplexity #DeepAI #ChatGPT4o Llewelyn Pritchard 13 December 2024
  2. https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS_i11cxt6xG_DaAvOVBFgkfz6QcBytF6kXljb91ECh0PclSVL8uTeiuHOr39bflEaAQf-gnr4liO4w/pub HELP SAVE OUR PLANET -> FUNDAMENTAL SHIFT IN APPROACH -> ACT NOW -> TELL THE TRUTH -> BE THE CHANGE: Applying these principles of Climate Justice requires a paradigm shift in how we approach environmental protection and climate action. It means moving away from top-down, Western-centric models towards more inclusive, holistic approaches that recognize the interconnectedness of human and environmental well-being. By embracing these principles and making this fundamental shift, we can create more effective, just, and sustainable approaches to addressing climate change and environmental protection, while also working towards reconciliation and healing the wounds of colonialism.’

Practically this involves: 

1. Acknowledging historical injustices and their ongoing impacts

2. Recognizing Indigenous sovereignty and land rights

3. Valuing and incorporating traditional ecological knowledge

4. Supporting Indigenous-led climate initiatives

5. Ensuring equitable access to resources for adaptation and mitigation

6. Creating thriving economies by better balancing climate action, economic development with environmental protection.

By applying the fundamental principles of Climate Justice, Canada and the UK can address the complex challenges created by colonial policies and work towards a more just and sustainable approach to climate action. This application recognizes Indigenous rights, knowledge and practices as essential components of environmental protection and climate action, thus promoting a fundamental shift in approach to addressing climate change and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and Mother Earth.’ #AI #Perplexity Llewelyn Pritchard 3 January 2025

  1. https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS_i11cxt6xG_DaAvOVBFgkfz6QcBytF6kXljb91ECh0PclSVL8uTeiuHOr39bflEaAQf-gnr4liO4w/pub ‘The colonial policies of Canada and the UK have created a complex web of challenges that continue to undermine the ecological climate-health of Indigenous peoples and Mother Earth. Addressing these issues requires a fundamental shift in approach, recognizing Indigenous rights, knowledge and practices as essential components of environmental protection and climate action.’ #AI #Perplexity Llewelyn Pritchard 2 January 2025
  2. https://unitedforclimate.blogspot.com/2022/11/trudeau-governments-national.html https://bsky.app/starter-pack/did:plc:k3ltkncdcfadlbjo25pjaozr/3le6rsnujvu2i https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS5m114v25KEuW29pyAIbAldTm-6f_M9Q7uvy5Ghhz2j14O5nX8Q8_wqTr5u6EoUJTpelfhvRgLD_Fx/pub TRUDEAU'S 'FOSSILISED CRAP LIBERAL RECONCILIATION PLAN’ to complete Canada’s Colonization Project ‘Stinks of Corruption’ using Chretien’s “Inherent Right Policy” and Legacy Legislation it represents Forced Assimilation, DeMilitarise, DeColonise, DeToxify, Extermination of Indigenous Rights, Discredited Papal 'Doctrine of Discovery', Dispossession of Indigenous Sovereign Rights and Territories, Unethical Immoral Leadership, Corruption, White Supremacy, Racism, On-going Colonial Invaders Law, Colonial Law, Law of Thieves, Stolen Human Rights and Lands of Indigenous Peoples, Criminal Injustice System, Compromised RCMP, Scientific Falsehoods, Root Causes Cost of Living Climate Crisis, Undermines UNDRIP, No Free Prior Informed Consent breaking International Human Rights Law and/or Standards. Acknowledgements Russ Diabo 2019
  3. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/explain-how-ending-fossil-fuel-finance-implementing-opp-pritchard-ma-tk4we/ https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQk5HeyUGjM30in222yHLUcs2S1vYDxIEQNV92QM5TOMi6EYNpJmXgtdMT21yQ9rnGeZhQGjbiHkj2J/pub Explain how ending fossil fuel finance and implementing climate justice (valuation strategies) rooted in human indigenous rights is an educational opportunity - for everybody with a good moral compass - to better protect our life-sustaining systems in the cost of living climate crisis on planet Earth. Acknowledgements: Strengthening our Sovereignty Nation-to-Nation Tour ‘Sleydo’ Molly Wickham, Gidim'ten Spokesperson; https://youtu.be/BP9iaVjvH-c An interview with Arthur Manuel by Indigenous Reporting Fund editor Leena Minifie outside the Vancouver book launch for "Unsettling Canada" in May 2015. #DeepAIGeneratedImage #PoliticalSatire #NoDirtyBanks Fishy Rishi and Tiddly Trudeau Artworks Llewelyn Pritchard 14 Feb 2024 #Conservation #ConnectWithTheLand #HumanRightsBeforeProfits
  4. https://unitedforclimate.blogspot.com/2024/08/stop-rot-links-uk-canada-2018-2024.html https://bsky.app/starter-pack/did:plc:k3ltkncdcfadlbjo25pjaozr/3ldqhuaog2v2k https://labradorleadstheworld.blogspot.com/2024/08/stop-rot-links-uk-canada-2018-2024.html https://landprotectorshumanrightsmovement.blogspot.com/2024/08/stop-rot-links-uk-canada-2018-2024.html https://muskratfallscivilrightsmovement.blogspot.com/2024/08/stop-rot-links-uk-canada-2018-2024.html 'STOP THE ROT' UK, CANADA, INTERNATIONAL FREE RESOURCES 2018-2024   #GovernmentMisMANagementTraditions #EndPatriarchy #NonLinearity #InYourOwnWay #Landback #SelfDetermination #WeAreNature #NatureIsUs #EndFossilFuelColonialism #Equity #ClimateJustice🤝🇵🇸🇺🇦 
  5. https://unitedforclimate.blogspot.com/2023/08/the-determinants-of-planetary-health.html https://bsky.app/starter-pack/did:plc:k3ltkncdcfadlbjo25pjaozr/3ldzsvrnrc22u https://labradorleadstheworld.blogspot.com/2023/08/the-determinants-of-planetary-health.html https://landprotectorshumanrightsmovement.blogspot.com/2023/08/the-determinants-of-planetary-health.html https://muskratfallscivilrightsmovement.blogspot.com/2023/08/the-determinants-of-planetary-health.html THE DETERMINANTS OF PLANETARY HEALTH AN INDIGENOUS CONSENSUS PERSPECTIVE Nicole Redvers, ND Yuria Celidwen, PhD Clinton Schultz, PhD et. al. February 2020 The Lancet

  6. https://bsky.app/start/did:plc:k3ltkncdcfadlbjo25pjaozr/3le4hpp7pjf2t https://unitedforclimate.blogspot.com/2022/09/climate-crisis-act-now-magistrates-and.html  https://landprotectorshumanrightsmovement.blogspot.com/2022/09/climate-crisis-act-now-magistrates-and.html https://muskratfallscivilrightsmovement.blogspot.com/2022/09/climate-crisis-act-now-magistrates-and.html https://labradorleadstheworld.blogspot.com/2022/09/climate-crisis-act-now-magistrates-and.html CLIMATE CRISIS ACT NOW MAGISTRATES AND JUDGES WORLDWIDE wherever corrupting criminal justice systems exist. For example, the UK and Colonial Canada.

  7. https://bsky.app/starter-pack/did:plc:k3ltkncdcfadlbjo25pjaozr/3lecxw4irnh2e https://landprotectorshumanrightsmovement.blogspot.com/2021/07/ecocide-crime-scenes-canada-items-of.html https://labradorleadstheworld.blogspot.com/2021/07/ecocide-crime-scenes-canada-items-of.html ECOCIDE CRIME SCENES Canada: ITEMS of EVIDENCE.

  8. https://unitedforclimate.blogspot.com/2020/07/trudeau-may-have-blind-spot-on-ethics.html https://muskratfallscivilrightsmovement.blogspot.com/2020/07/trudeau-may-have-blind-spot-on-ethics.html TRUDEAU MAY HAVE 'BLIND SPOT' ON ETHICS, says former parliamentary watchdog 14 July 2020
  9. https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSVa8HVCAo7Ac5iCD6Z9kDD_wOz3tIFXA3048MCA3wqkJNmWMEjqgOq0NJoIo8oLAmxjjN4fb_AOkfx/pub EVIDENCE AND REQUEST FOR PROSECUTION OF CANADA FOR DEATHS BY NEUROTOXIC POISONING 127 items submitted to RCMPolice Investigation #Canada #CriminalInjusticeSystem 12 & 17 April 2020 No Reply received from RCMP as of 27 Dec 2024
  10. https://unitedforclimate.blogspot.com/2024/11/justin-trudeau-improves-canadians.html https://bsky.app/starter-pack/did:plc:k3ltkncdcfadlbjo25pjaozr/3ldnoeswhes2l   https://labradorleadstheworld.blogspot.com/2024/11/justin-trudeau-improves-canadians.html https://muskratfallscivilrightsmovement.blogspot.com/2024/11/justin-trudeau-improves-canadians.html https://landprotectorshumanrightsmovement.blogspot.com/2024/11/justin-trudeau-improves-canadians.html ACCESS TO SOCIAL MEDIA AND FREE SPEECH IN CANADA  'Justin Trudeau improves Canadians' access to social media platforms, free speech and makes government censorship much less likely' #PoliticalSatire #DeepAIGeneratedImage #TiddlyTrudeauArtwork Llewelyn Pritchard 19 Dec 2024
  11. https://lnkd.in/eyvPcsYM https://lnkd.in/eqVEHCWX Explain how and why King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla’s corrupting, colonial, capitalist, Crown Corporations should be abolished in Canada. 6 May 2023 “Crown Coronation day”. #AI #OpenSource GPT Chat Llewelyn Pritchard MA 30 April 2023
  12. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/muskrat-falls-inquiry-misguided-project-1.5492169  SCATHING MUSKRAT FALLS INQUIRY REPORT LAYS BLAME ON EXECUTIVES Former Nalcor CEO Ed Martin and others took 'unprincipled steps' to secure project sanction, says report. Terry Roberts CBC News 10 Mar 2020 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dispossessed-eviction-inuit-from-hebron-labrador-2017-pritchard-ma/ DISPOSSESSION #History
  13. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dispossessed-eviction-inuit-from-hebron-labrador-2017-pritchard-ma/ DISPOSSESSED: THE EVICTION OF INUIT FROM HEBRON, LABRADOR Carol Brice-Bennett 2017 With a foreword by Daniel Chartier sole responsibility for transcription quality: Llewelyn Pritchard MA 27 January 2021
  14. https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQeVSEbl25uUd3-kSMj64tj87wY_mpJDjnBXWXnF3slad1qMYArXt2MWwJ1nf--VnPDsMFateajHmY3/pub Explain how in the socio-economic divisive tradition of selection underlying State education in the UK, for example by the introduction of State funded, unethical, immoral, inequitable, tripartite Secondary Education, ‘justified’ by the Spens Report 1938, the introduction of The National Curriculum under the Margaret Thatcher Conservative Party ideological regime has continued a similar degrading effect on the moral development of children and society in general by 2023 and has contributed to a Tory-ruled, oppressed population’s worsening social-economic legal inequalities and opportunities in glaring contrast to private, public school, more financially privileged educational provision. AI Open Source GPT Chat Llewelyn Pritchard MA 27 March 2023
  15. https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTkDxqG005OEgby_Noa5SakxcbEa2538YjJN47GcQ_-uj0yW_LP4yXW8yx2gb4jEzWD1G5WWR-diGxw/pub Explain the Institute of Education's perspective about the National Curriculum AI Open Source GPT Chat Llewelyn Pritchard MA 27 March 2023
  16. https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQVVRikrhzEDdkRSpW3ka5DXddhHqwwKCyVZwLpNpBwTR_8uQVSz1hOujlp1YHvs3R-YdZNRkzeNIC7/pub Explain Constitutional Corrosion UK AI Open Source GPT Chat Llewelyn Pritchard MA 25 March 2023
  17. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/extract-32-evidence-house-commons-may-have-been-ways-pritchard-ma/ https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vT7TRiznxApuDO-xI8bWMNGFn0gsJai4smtJ0Jp_YMClJiY-1wb_WtlG03SMBOnj2IZ0F00Syfd_e3X/pub EXTRACT "32. There is evidence that the House of Commons may have been misled in the following ways which the Committee will explore: ... Summary of issues to be raised with Mr Johnson. This is a House of Commons Committee report. Fourth Report of Session 2022–23 Matter referred on 21 April 2022 Author: Committee of Privileges inc, Footnotes 21 March 2023
  18. Explain The House Of Commons Privileges Committee AI Open Source GPT Chat Llewelyn Pritchard MA 18 March 2023
  19. Explain the integrity of the House Of Commons Privileges Committee AI Open Source GPT Chat Llewelyn Pritchard MA 18 March 2023 #ai #opensource
  20. Harriet Harman @HarrietHarman and Sir Bernard Jenkin @bernardjenkin publish joint article in The Times rebutting press criticism. 16 August 2022
  21. Boris Johnson r. at a leaving gathering in the vestibule of the press office of 10 Downing Street in November 2020. Photograph Cabinet Office PA Boris Johnson makes a last-ditch bid to discredit Partygate inquiry. Ex-prime minister due at televised Commons committee hearing, with legal team about to publish new evidence backing his claims. Michael Savage and Toby Helm 18 March 2023 NOTE Parliament TV on Wednesday 22 March, from 14:00
  22. Explain why and in what sort of circumstances an ex-Prime Minister of the UK, whose behaviour is being investigated by the House Of Commons Privileges Committee @HoCPrivileges, should decide to undermine the integrity of that Committee by the actions of his followers. AI Open Source GPT Chat Llewelyn Pritchard MA 19 March 2023
  23. https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSNTDlVXxak3QfFiECJES8vtw2-ib2jSkjbChn9hzEGNeiqLc5leEx-LdJ_jU4_C1ojCYwYBTP2oPat/pub Explain when an untrustworthy member of the Conservative party is appointed to the post of prime minister it is evidence of a general, corrupt pathocracy that is unfit to govern. AI Open Source GPT Chat Llewelyn Pritchard MA 19 March 2023 #JohnsonLies #PeopleDie #UnfitForParliament
  24. https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vT1qEQfl1E6Vv-mH12OOnXhRxAWm6OYtfj6FXoecZzO2j9Yvuc-Ll3X5SINLKIm8IPxuEOKVDnjZiDW/pub Explain “Pathocracy” AI Open Source GPTchat  Llewelyn Pritchard MA 9 March 2023
  25. https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRsidsZXIgvpi4MyYGTyndi1NvOxmOFaVo4jl1YY5Wjq3yDV2VK9WoIpp9Ex5P9VWT7uN6SCet6b6-q/pub Explain in what binding or non-binding circumstance can a serving Conservative Prime Minister of the UK obtain a legal judgement in his favour when the overwhelming burden of proof shows that, for example, by deliberately attending an illegal so-called ‘lockdown party’, by stating that it was the ‘most socially distanced party in the UK’ and as PM not showing due regard nor respect for the ‘lockdown sacrifices’ made by others how he must have known in advance that he would not be following and/or not be legally bound to follow his own Tory government’s parliamentary legislation. How, of his own volition, selfishly, unlawfully, willfully, deliberately, irresponsibly he must have known in advance of his attendance at the said party or parties that he could be found guilty of either intentionally, or unintentionally, misleading other Members of Parliament in the House of Commons. AI Open Source GPT Chat Llewelyn Pritchard MA 15 March 2023
  26. https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTS0o8YZLC7spjMl2eb0B7PYzdgAZwvsD_0wiosTMgXFHxQrZuiWCEnshFFzjJf5_06aH1VCAyUnQq4/pub How can a former prime minister of the UK legally justify his claim that he did not mislead Parliament by claiming he 'didn't know' he was breaking any law by his confirmed attendance at more than one legally forbidden so-called 'Lockdown Parties' where, at one party, he joked about being at ‘UK’s most unsocially distanced party’ during lockdown? The former prime minister made the remarks to No 10 staff at a alcohol-fuelled leaving do claiming the rules and guidance he was responsible for implementing as Prime Minister were followed at all times.  AI Open Source GPT Chat Llewelyn Pritchard MA 15 March 2023
  27. https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRa7JT7H6ntCHAc1CRE70iipwlGUSoIzgXtfSxIrO5vwH5s03QX0g6nDWKCz7yNkbKMsWCQi985REnO/pub Explain what “Misleading Parliament” as interpreted by the House of Commons Privileges Committee, consisting of a Conservative majority of committee members means in the UK.  AI Open Source GPTchat  Llewelyn Pritchard MA 9 March 2023
  28. https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQVGF9kKXRTC5ckx0baIfeHU-mBIVocihJRQhY163Qj7DU4LvkSUnlGlsOXwCggW_mnseJ4gN9LyhBX/pub i)  What does “In Contempt of Parliament” and ii) What does any Conservative MP being “In Contempt of Parliament”as interpreted by the House of Commons Privileges Committee, consisting of a Conservative majority of committee members mean in the UK? AI Open Source GPTchat  Llewelyn Pritchard MA 9 March 2023
  29. https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSmgY_jXBaK8kGl2uS4LZwGaLyMQKFyyPr3OTXVdmfNusH2PsuxqJs4fMhyCxkYPE_umOfPh4mdjVvf/pub "Tory Sleaze" in Context of Boris Johnson's Government Explained with Evidence AI Open Source GPTchat Llewelyn Pritchard MA 9 March 2023 @HoCPrivileges
  30. https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQVVRikrhzEDdkRSpW3ka5DXddhHqwwKCyVZwLpNpBwTR_8uQVSz1hOujlp1YHvs3R-YdZNRkzeNIC7/pub Explain Constitutional Corrosion UK AI Open Source GPT Chat Llewelyn Pritchard MA 25 March 2023
  31. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/johnsons-contempt-could-his-undoing-boris-johnson-has-pritchard-ma/ https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS9DwcqEF7RnOGvPpRwtvLG4YnKCMu-KQ46ZFtqVIwSK1BUYsYD74jzfgvda2524RZYGK60PSmy0ggK/pub https://lnkd.in/e7bQpr5v https://lnkd.in/ea2BYWdN JOHNSON'S CONTEMPT COULD BE HIS UNDOING: Boris Johnson has dug his own political grave with his and his cronies unforgivable attack on Parliament. However, an even worse threat to Johnson comes as a result of his own unethical, criminal behaviour when Foreign Secretary regarding Russian interference in our EU referendum and from his evil efforts to achieve a ‘Constitutional Corrosion’ of Parliamentary Standards taken straight out of the Donald Trump playbook. Acknowledgement Ian Dunt @IanDunt 24 March 2023

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