Phil Calvert (@philcalvert2) 's Twitter Profile
Phil Calvert

@philcalvert2

Former Canadian diplomat in China & former ambassador to Thailand Cambodia & Laos. Senior fellow UofA China Institute, UVIC/CAPI, UBC/IAR. Kidney donor.

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calendar_today08-06-2012 14:55:01

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Canada in China (@canadachina) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We remember the unarmed, peaceful citizens who were silenced in and around #Tiananmen Square on #June4, 1989. #FreedomOfSpeech and assembly are universal #HumanRights . 我们铭记1989年6月4日在天安门广场内和广场周围被禁言的手无寸铁的和平公民。言论自由和集会自由是普世的人权。#六四

UK in China 🇬🇧 (@ukinchina) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today we remember those who were lost during China's government crackdowns on 4 June 1989. Despite China's ban on public discussion of the horror of that day, we posted the below image on Chinese social media today, showing how Party media had once reported on the events.

Today we remember those who were lost during China's government crackdowns on 4 June 1989. Despite China's ban on public discussion of the horror of that day, we posted the below image on Chinese social media today, showing how Party media had once reported on the events.
叶兵 YE BING (@yebingvoa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

2023年6月4日,天安门母亲群体部分成员在北京万安公墓集体向六四死难者致祭。不远处疑似有便衣人员监视。

2023年6月4日,天安门母亲群体部分成员在北京万安公墓集体向六四死难者致祭。不远处疑似有便衣人员监视。
Morgan Cameron Ross (@morgan_c_ross) 's Twitter Profile Photo

79 years ago today, June 6, 1944, James M. Doohan of Vancouver, led D Company of Royal Winnipeg Rifles ashore at Juno beach. He would be shot 6 times, survive and go on to become Scotty on Star Trek.

79 years ago today, June 6, 1944, James M. Doohan of Vancouver, led D Company of Royal Winnipeg Rifles ashore at Juno beach. He would be shot 6 times, survive and go on to become Scotty on Star Trek.
Craig Baird - Canadian History Ehx (@craigbaird) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I should have stated this in my Pride Parade thread. Thank you to @mhayday for mentioning it. Joe Clark was the first former prime minister to march in a Pride Parade. He was the Grand Marshal, with his wife Maureen McTeer, of Calgary's Pride Parade in 2001.

I should have stated this in my Pride Parade thread. Thank you to @mhayday for mentioning it.

Joe Clark was the first former prime minister to march in a Pride Parade. He was the Grand Marshal, with his wife Maureen McTeer, of Calgary's Pride Parade in 2001.
Robert Reich (@rbreich) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Let me get this straight... Students getting relief from onerous debt is unconstitutional. But justices secretly getting hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars in gifts, vacations, and free housing and education for their family members is just fine. Hello?

Phil Calvert (@philcalvert2) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Hey, William Shatner , did you know that one of the kids you helped with his English back in B'nai B'rith camp north of Montreal became a Canadian ambassador--to Thailand and then China?

@stephaniecarvin.bsky.social (@stephaniecarvin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Meta is going to block news in Canada, but it helped Pat King livestream crimes to his 300K+ followers during Convoy protests and is now helping him crowdfund his defence.

NOH8 Campaign (@noh8campaign) 's Twitter Profile Photo

BREAKING: After a landmark Supreme Court ruling, #Nepal makes history as the first South Asian country to recognize same-sex marriage #NOH8

BREAKING: After a landmark Supreme Court ruling, #Nepal makes history as the first South Asian country to recognize same-sex marriage #NOH8
Matt Dell (@mattdellok) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Tomorrow! The TD Art-Gallery Paint-In is happening from 11am-4pm on Moss Street. This is one of Victoria's most iconic cultural events - art, food & music, all in the beautiful Fairfield community. This is the biggest year yet - don't miss it! aggv.ca/td-art-gallery… #yyj

Tomorrow! The TD Art-Gallery Paint-In is happening from 11am-4pm on Moss Street. This is one of Victoria's most iconic cultural events  - art, food & music, all in the beautiful Fairfield community. This is the biggest year yet - don't miss it! aggv.ca/td-art-gallery… #yyj
Rod Mickleburgh (@rodmickleburgh) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Joke told on stage at the Folk Festival… Teacher to child drawing a picture: “What are you drawing?” Child: “God.” Teacher: “But no one knows what God looks like.” Child: “They will in a moment.”

Judit Fabian 🕊️ (@judfabianjud) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📢 📢 This is an historic and once in a lifetime opportunity. The WTO is seeking nominations for young professionals in governments and research institutions for its inaugural Youth Trade Summit on Gender to be held 13-14/11/23. Nominations should be in by 12/09/23. Details 👇