Ahhh Vancouver.

Canada warming twice as fast as the rest of the world, report says bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-…

Spring in Vancouver #Ottawa

.Amnesty International USA was excited to move to a new headquarters location in New York. Today, however we were notified that a Chinese SoE had purchased the building and unfortunately due to our work on human rights in China can no longer move there. Bc of our work on human rights in China.

Thirty years ago, the Communist Party ordered the use of violence to clear Tiananmen square of peaceful protesters. Today, we mourn with the Tiananmen mothers and hundreds – thousands perhaps – of other families who lost loved ones. We cannot and shall not forget. #Tiananmen30

Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland calls on China to "break the silence" on Beijing's Tiananmen Square massacre and account for all who were "killed, detained or went missing" in June 1989. (To this day Beijing tries to erase or distort any memory of June 3 and 4 in 1989)

China bans the Toronto Star thestar.com/news/gta/2019/… via @torontostar

Guess who came to visit us today? The legendary and hilarious Ali Wong! In a twist of fate, a new pup arrived at our rescue centre this afternoon and we asked Ali to name it herself. Everyone, meet Algae Wong.

Over 4 million on #ClimateStrike today. In 163 countries. And counting... If you belong to the small number of people who feel threatened by us, then we we have some very bad news for you: This is just the beginning. Change is coming - like it or not. #FridaysForFuture

4 days ago a video showing 3-400 detainees handcuffed & blindfolded at a train station in Xinjiang was uploaded to YouTube (youtube.com/watch?v=gGYoeJ…) In this thread I'll share how I've verified that this video was filmed at 库尔勒西站 (41.8202, 86.0176) on or around August 18th.

In 1980, Terry Fox, an amputee, set out to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research. He needed help, so he wrote to Adidas asking for shoes. They sent him 26 pairs. The company is now re-releasing the same shoes, with all proceeds going to cancer research.

No tourists in #Japan? No problem. Deer herd moved into Nara Park, fully enjoying its Cherry blossoms 🌸. An estimated 1000 🦌 in the park this year. Breathtaking:

Today on the anniversary of June 4, 1989, we remember the tragic events of Tiananmen Square and stand together in support of human rights and democracy.

Another reminder, if ever we needed it, that Hong Kongers understand the power of collective memory and the force of history to a regime that denies its own past. Tonight they showed they will not be cowed.

Happy Canada Day!! 🇨🇦 🎉

Today, Prime Minister of Canada and Min Wilkinson announced Canada’s Strengthened #ClimatePlan for a Healthy Environment & Healthy Economy. This means we will exceed our 2030 climate target & create jobs for Canadians across the economy. ow.ly/LNJh50CJeK4 #CanadasCleanGrowthPlan

🇨🇦 solidarity with 🇺🇦 and its people on display with the new embassy banners. #StandWithUkraine

Statement by Minister Joly on UN report on #humanrights situation in #Xinjiang: canada.ca/en/global-affa…