www.WeeklyVoice.com FRONTNATIO NPAGEAL Friday, August 21, 2020 | A-1 Canada’s Leading South Asian Newspaper - Tel: 905-795-0639 Friday, June 18,2, 2017 2021 www.WeeklyVoice.com VolVol 27, 23, No. No. 25 22 PM: 40025701 Big EffortT o Save Iconic Pacific Salmon, page 6 Renovation Of Serbian Heritage Museum, page 9 Toronto CaféTO Program Boosts Patio Spaces, page 12 G7, India & Others Back Open Democratic Societies, Human Rights, Social Cohesion Summit Also Calls For Multilateralism, Rules-Based World Order, Action On Climate Change & Online Safety CARBIS BAY, UK: The G7 countries democracy from rising authoritarianism, along with guest countries, including In- electoral interference, corruption, eco- dia, havecommitted themselves to create nomic coercion, manipulation of infor- open societies and strengthen democracies mation, including disinformation, online and rules-based international order. harms and cyber attacks, politically mo- The leaders of the United Kingdom, tivated internet shutdowns, human rights Australia, Canada, France, Germany, It- violations and abuses, terrorism and vio- aly, India, Japan, the Republic of Korea, lent extremism.” South Africa, the United States of America “We also face threats to our social fabric and the European Union, reaffirmed their from persistent inequalities and discrimi- shared belief in open societies, democratic nation, including racism and resistance values and multilateralism as foundations to gender equality. In the midst of these for dignity, opportunity and prosperity for threats we will work together to create an all and for the responsible stewardship of open and inclusive rules-based interna- our planet. tional order for the future that promotes As leaders of over half of the world’s universal human rights and equal opportu- population living in democracies, they nities for all.” To address their own vul- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the G7 Summit. Pic: Justin Trudeau said, it is imperative that they reaffirm and nerabilities and tackle common threats, encourage others to embrace the values relating to human rights, democracy, so- system and civic space. the group committed to cooperate together that bind them together, including their cial inclusion, gender equality, freedom The group said that it is at a critical and with partners to strengthen open so- respect for international rules and norms of expression, the rule of law, multilateral juncture, “facing threats to freedom and Continued on page 2 Campaign Accelerates To Get International Yoga Day TORONTO: The 7th International Day of Yoga will be observed worldwide on Canada Vaxxed To The Max! June 21. Online Yoga sessions are being organized for the benefit of the Indian di- aspora by many organizations. Schedules Full Immunization Expected To Be Accomplished By September 2021 can be found at: https://www.cgitoronto. gov.in/page/schedule-of-yoga-sessions/ It was on September 27, 2014, that In- dian Prime Minister Narendra Modi put forth his suggestion for the occasion of a ‘Yoga Day’. The resolution proposed by India was then endorsed by a record 177 member states at the UN General Assembly. The first International Day of Yoga was observed around the world on June 21, 2015. The 2021 International Day of Yoga carries the theme “Yoga for well-being”, You can send in photos of you practicing Yoga and win exciting prizes. Last date to submit your entries is June 21. Email your entries to [email protected] 5 entries win exciting prizes. Greenbelt In York Region To Be Expanded Photo by Steven Cornfield on Unsplash GEORGINA: The government Road North received develop- of Ontario is delivering on its ment permissions decades ago, OTTAWA: There have been do not have ready access to for whom vaccines are approved promise to grow and enhance the before the establishment of the over 35,830,746 COVID-19 their regular support networks. and recommended. We anticipate Greenbelt by planning to add 360 Greenbelt, and before Provincial- tests performed in Canada “Through the Wellness Together this will be accomplished by Sep- hectares of privately owned lands, ly Significant Wetlands were rec- or 942,784 tests per 1 million Canada online portal, people of tember of 2021 which is currently slated for de- ognized. Transferring the lands to people. Of these, 4.1% were posi- all ages across the country can Nationally, 7-day rolling av- velopment, to the Lake Simcoe the Lake Simcoe Region Conser- tive. A total of 25,972 Canadians access immediate, free and con- erages remain on the steady Region Conservation Authority. vation Authority will ensure that have died because of COVID-19. fidential mental health and sub- decline. The average national This enhancement will ensure these important lands will be con- Dr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public stance use supports, 24 hours a case count has dropped by 85% that the environmentally sensi- served without development for Health Officer of Canada, said in day, seven days a week.” since the peak of the third wave tive wetlands in Georgina’s North generations to come. a statement that the COVID-19 Assuming the continued sup- to 1,300 cases reported daily. Gwillimbury Forest are under the “Today marks a huge moment pandemic continued to create ply of safe and effective vaccines, Likewise, the average number protection of the Greenbelt. for Ontario, and for the Simcoe stress and anxiety for many Ca- it’s expected there will be enough of people with COVID-19 being The lands to the west and south community,” said Steve Clark, nadians, particularly those who vaccines to immunize everyone Continued on page 2 of Woodbine Avenue and Metro Continued on page 2 P3 Projects Worth $60B Under Way In Ontario TORONTO: The Ontario gov- those included in this Market ernment released the latest P3 Update, contribute to Ontario’s Market Update this week which economic renewal and long-term highlights 38 major infrastructure recovery.” projects taking place across the Highlights from the latest P3 province using the public-private Market Update include: partnerships (P3) model and val- • The Hamilton LRT was add- ued at an estimated $60 billion. ed to Projects in Planning The P3 Market Update, re- • The MECP Science Complex leased four times a year, is a list was added to Projects in Planning of public projects in the pre-pro- • Brampton Courthouse Addi- curement and procurement stages tion Phase 2 & Toronto Region for which Ontario has committed Bail Centre is now in the con- BROKER investments. The list helps local Photo by Troy Mortier on Unsplash struction stage, following finan- BROKER and global private-sector partners cial close earlier this month organize their time and resources onstrates our government’s com- ation,” says Laurie Scott, Minis- • Advance Tunnel for Scarbor- to make sure Ontario gets robust, mitment to investing in key in- ter of Infrastructure. “Our infra- ough Subway Extension and Ad- REMAX REAL ESTATE CENTRE INC., BROKERAGE innovative and competitive bids frastructure projects that support structure investments in health vance Tunnel for Eglinton Cross- for its P3 infrastructure projects. economic growth, community care, highways and other com- town West Extension are now in “The P3 Market Update dem- improvements and local job cre- munity safety projects, especially Continued on page 2 A-2 | Friday, June 18, 2021 NATIONAL www.WeeklyVoice.com THE WEEKLY VOICE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF PM Reiterates Canada’s Values At G7 Summit Bala Menon CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Amb. Praveen Verma (Retd.) Dr. Nivedita Das Kundu Harj Chaggar Amitabh Saxena Graphic Design Tamarind Tree ACCOUNT MANAGERS Manu Ramachandran Maha Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually attends the G7 meeting. On left, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in conference. ONLINE MARKETING MANAGER Continued from page 1 ACT Accelerator supports the and supporting the transition to to the Global Partnership for Amitabh Saxena cieties globally by protecting global access of vaccines, tests, clean energy and the phasing-out Education. This $300 million civic space and media freedom, and treatments, and Canada is of coal. investment over five years will LEGAL ADVISOR promoting freedom of expres- one of four countries around the He also emphasized the impor- support girls’ education and help Dr. Keshav Agnihotri sion, freedom of assembly and world that has stepped up to meet tance of continued G7 leadership strengthen education systems in association, and freedom of reli- their assessed share. on climate and energy in order developing countries to achieve ACCOUNTS gion or belief, and by tackling all At the Summit, G7 leaders an- to reach net-zero by 2050, while equitable and quality education Asha J Singhh forms of discrimination, includ- nounced a collective commitment also equipping our workers with for children worldwide. ing racism. photographer of more than 2 billion doses to be the skills to take full advantage of G7 leaders also discussed pre- Manohar Sagoo The group and guest nations shared with the world, and Can- the growing economic opportuni- serving hard-won progress and also committed to continue to ada’s portion of that is 100 mil- ties associated with clean tech- continuing collective efforts to Gross Circulation: 30,000 exchange information and co- lion. Canada’s $1.3 billion con- nology. help low- and middle-income CCNA Verified Circulation: ordinate effective responses to tribution to the ACT Accelerator, Recognizing that thermal coal countries whose situations have 29,997 shared threats to human rights, as part of the $2.5 billion that we is the single largest contribu- been worsened as a result of the Aug 14, 2015 democracy and the rule of law, have contributed to the global tor to climate change and a ma- pandemic. such as disinformation and arbi- fight against the virus, is helping jor source of toxic pollution that The Prime Minister and his trary detention, including through provide 87 million vaccine doses harms human health, Canada is G7 counterparts also agreed to relevant partnerships such as the to developing countries.