Bombardier building "Roof of the World" railway China to Tibet, Chretien's Network of Interests, PowerCorp / TotalFinaElf in Myanmar/Burma, Lawsuit &

Note updates: I have added other sections to this post:

* "Chrétien hooks up with shady Chinese firm"
* "Lest we forget -- Jean Chretien -- man of intriguing connections" which links to Chretien's statements about the Twin Towers Terrorism: "US policy blamed for terror raids"

Our ex-PM Chretien was hardly a disinterested observer, considering his "consulting" work in the Russia/Asia area. He would not want that $$$ making endeavour interrupted by any concern for terrorism nor for US security. Then of course, there were Chretien's and others' connections with the Desmarais family of Power Corp and its TotalFinaElf (France) oil explorations which might be impacted. (See link to news of its Burma operation below.) Then there have been persistent rumours about a Canadian connection with the UN, Saddam and the oil-for-food scandal (Canada Free Press and Claudia Rosett's numerous articles). Hardly a disinterested observer is Paul Martin, Chretien's successor, who is moving Canada closer to Europe; check news items within the last two days for this. Why do you suppose they have moved away from our traditional links with the freedom-loving US? Business connections? You decide.

Additionally, some people in China seem to be very interested in this site and in hacking: one could wonder why -- but not too long.

Add it all up -- the information on this site and the persistent hacks from Beijing, Shanghai, Fujian (remember the boat people) and various other Chinanet sources. Think about what they would like you not to know. I am fed up with what I have seen going on in this country, particularly the links between some politicians and some of the most oppressive, controlling people, companies, and government in the world and their networks in Canada--in the Canadian government and through its related networks. Get rid of this corrupt government and its predecessor elements.


There were many Hansard excerpts posted yesterday: Hansard May 4, 05 in May 1, 05 archive

Hansard May 4, 05: Justice--Unmitigated Liberal arrogance in the face of revelations about the "appointment" of justices!
Hansard May 4, 05: The Budget -- NDP tail wags Liberal dog
Hansard May 4, 05: Judicial Appointments -- "independence" of the courts -- hanky panky? -&- Coyne via McMillan
Hansard May 4, 05: Sponsorship Program -- PM and Chrétien's vaudeville
Hansard May 4, 05: Government Contracts -- Saved by the Speaker -- "not entitled to ask"
Hansard May 4, 05: Sponsorship Program
Hansard May 4, 05: Minister of Citizenship and Immigration
Hansard May 4, 05: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Hansard May 4, 05 Sponsorship: Prime Minister prohibits Gomery from telling who was responsible -- PM "caught"
Hansard May 4, 05: Senior Quebec Liberal . . . Checking Liberal Credentials of Judicial Candidates

Bombardier building "Roof of the World" railway in China-challenged Tibet Judi McLeod, Canadafreepress.com, May 2, 2005

Why is Bombardier, the world’s third largest plane producer building a railway to the top of the world in China-challenged Tibet?

A leader of the Canadian aerospace industry, Bombardier is helping China to build a railway on the "roof of the world".

The nearly 1,200-kilometre rail line will be the first to connect China to Tibet’s capital city and is opposed by Tibetans both inside and outside Tibet.

Bombardier, already China’s largest feeder plane provider, seems to be taking a page from the book of the Canadian Liberal government, that has propped it up financially, in opening the floodgates to Canadian-Chinese business ventures. [. . . . ]

Search: The Chinese government has publicly admitted

Was it not "generous" of Paul Martin's government to provide Canadian taxpayer $$$ to Bombardier -- to provide even more funding lately to facilitate "business" with China -- though of course, it will not be described that way by the Liberals and their various propaganda organs.

Do you want to fund more businesses and business networks for the PM, ex-PM and friends by voting Liberal?




Bombardier, Nortel under fire for plans to help China build railway on the 'Roof of the World' -- Political move to link China and Tibet‘s capital by rail Apr. 7, 05



Chrétien hooks up with shady Chinese firm Feb. 19, 04, Asia Pacific Post

Chrétien, during his brief sojourn from politics while John Turner was leader of the federal Liberals, worked for Gordon Securities - one of the many Li-controlled [Li Ka-shing? Li Ka-Shing?] companies in Canada.

[. . . . ] Chrétien's connections to the shady CITIC conglomerate is not the only foray by the former prime minister into the world of business.

Among his other ventures include a gig as an international-relations adviser to PetroKazakhstan, a Calgary-based oil company that is trying to expand its oil exports to China.

James Grier, a China watcher, said Chrétien's involvement with CITIC does raise eyebrows.

There is a volume of history with this company that could impact the stature of someone like Chrétien, but from what we know that seems to have little impact on Chrétien, he said.

Grier said, given the current sponsorship scandal plaguing the Liberals, the party could take another serious blow if anyone from their top echelon is found to have a direct benefit in China from their last days in office.

Of course, the Desmarais family's TotalFinaElf is in Burma / Myanmar.


TotalFinaElf -- Note Myanmar


The French Version followed by loosely translated excerpts

Total

La présence de Total au Myanmar soulève de nombreuses controverses. Voici un pays dont le Parlement Européen dénonce « la situation politique désastreuse »* et que l’Organisation Internationale du Travail critique régulièrement pour sa pratique du travail forcé. Un certain nombre d’entreprises occidentales ont quitté la Birmanie sous la pression d’organisations militantes. Que va donc y faire Total, comment cette Compagnie s’y est-elle comportée et pourquoi y reste-t-elle?

La carte des gisements d’hydrocarbures dans le monde ne coïncide pas avec celle des régimes démocratiques. Aussi les groupes pétroliers sont-ils souvent interpellés par la société civile qui les interroge sur leurs méthodes de travail dans des pays difficiles, sur leurs rapports avec les pouvoirs en place, sur les mesures de sécurité visant à protéger leurs installations et sur l’emploi fait par les états hôtes de leurs recettes pétrolières.

Partout où le Groupe est présent, il a pour objectif de réaliser des projets économiques rentables dans le respect des lois locales et internationales applicables, et en conformité avec son propre Code de Conduite. Total n’a pas attendu d’être associé depuis 2002 à l’initiative lancée par le Secrétaire Général de l’ONU, le Global Compact (Pacte Mondial), pour se comporter en citoyen du monde, et l’entreprise souhaite contribuer au développement économique et social et à la protection de l’environnement dans tous les pays où elle se trouve.

Diverses accusations ont été portées contre Total, mettant en cause la légitimité de sa présence au Myanmar et ses manières d’agir. Le site offre un historique de cette présence et décrit les différentes actions menées sur place. Son ambition n’est pas tant de répondre à des critiques injustes que de replacer le débat sur son véritable terrain : une entreprise multinationale responsable peut-elle contribuer de manière positive à l’évolution économique et sociale d'un pays soumis à de fortes tensions internes?

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Loose translations are available.

1. free translation here

The Total presence to the Myanmar raises many controversies. Here a country of which the European Parliament denounces « the disastrous political position »* and that the International organization of the Work uniformly criticizes for his practice of the forced work. . . .

2. AltaVista Babel Fish translation

The presence of Total in Myanmar raises many controversies. Here a country whose European Parliament denounces "the disastrous political situation" * and which International Labour Organization regularly criticizes for its practice of the forced labour. A certain number of Western companies left Burma under the pressure of militant organizations. . . . The chart of the hydrocarbon layers in the world does not coincide with that of the democratic modes. Also the oil groups are often challenged by the civil company which questions them on their working methods in difficult countries, on their relationship with the capacities in place, on the safety measures aiming at protecting their installations and on the employment made by the states hosts from their oil receipts. Everywhere where the Group is present, it aims to carry out profitable economic projects in the respect of the local and international laws applicable, and in conformity with its own Code of conduct. Total did not wait to be associated since 2002 on the initiative impetus by the Secretary-general of UNO, the Total Compact one (World Pact), to behave as a citizen of the world, and the company wishes to contribute to the economic and social development and the environmental protection in all the countries where it is.

Bombardier: Activist considers lawsuit

Michaud lambastes Bombardier -- Activist considers lawsuit May 5, 2005, Nicolas Van Praet, Financial Post

[. . . . ] The lawsuit stems from their agreement to award ousted chief executive Paul Tellier a one-time severance of $3.84-million, a $2-million payment under the company's midterm incentive plan, plus a yearly pension of $360,000.

"This is a tsunami coming down on the backs of shareholders," Mr. Michaud said in an interview. "We're turning executives into Gods." [. . . . ]

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Lest we forget -- Jean Chretien -- man of intriguing connections

With what you have read of Liberal / UN / oil-for-food / business and other connections (See Canada Free Press for a multitude of details), does what JC had to say below about US responsibility for the 9/11 terrorist attacks make more sense? JC did not want to support the US for many reasons; I suspect he was more concerned about his business connections--or is that "consulting" work?--than he was about "sensitivity to poverty and social problems in the Third World".

US policy blamed for terror raids Richard Cleroux in Ottawa, London Times, 13 Sept 2002, print edition p17

CANADA'S Prime Minister has said that the United States and the Western world were partly to blame for the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington a year ago.

Jean Chretien spoke in a pre-taped interview shown on the CBC channel hours after he attended ceremonies in New York and urged Canadians to join in mourning with their American neighbours.

An aggressive foreign policy, and lack of sensitivity to poverty and social problems in the Third World were being used by religious fanatics to spread hatred of the US, he said "There's a moment [in history] when you have to stop." Mr Chretien said that America could not exercise its power "to the point of humiliation of others". That was what the Western world had to realise."We're looked upon as being arrogant, self-satisfied, greedy and with no limits. And September 11 is an occasion for me to realise it even more."

Mr Chretien tried earlier this year to interest the US and other Western countries in a multibillion-dollar fund to rescue Africa from poverty, famine and disease. His failure left him bitterly disappointed. His views also reflect those of his country. In a recent poll 69 per cent of respondents said that the US had some responsibility for the attacks. Fifteen per cent said that the US was entirely responsible. [. . . . ]

The fact that the mainstream Liberal Propaganda Organ-CBC is beamed into every corner of Canada to spout what the government wants reported leaves many Canadians in the dark about what has really been going on. The CBC is the most biased supporter of Liberal propaganda in the country. Any media source relying on government advertising contracts complies with the money font, as well, in my opinion.

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