As of typing, 64% of Canada's population (70% of those aged 12 and above) is fully vaccinated, some would facetiously say this is why Justin Pierre James Trudeau called a snap election for 20 September. Not long ago, Canucks were whining that they lagged behind the US, well who's laughing now, only 50% of Americans have the double dose (blame the Southern states and their 1861 views). If you want to hear something even sadder, the nation that finished sixth in the medal tally in Tokyo 2021 has only 21% of its population fully vaxxed, goes to show sport takes precedence over science. I will name this nation when it breaks the 50% barrier, until then, it doesn’t deserve the world’s attention.
Back to all things O Canada. The election was actually due in October 2023, but a "little known" pandemic has changed all that. It’s a sneaky move from Justin, a few months ago Canada was struggling with their rollout, and now they’re the envy of the planet. (Interesting tidbit: my 13 year old nephew in Montreal has been double-vaxxed, installs my faith in the future, go you good thing). Canadian have always been a proud pro vaccine nation, they get that vaccines are part of an advanced society. Take note, the “great” state of Texas (sadly, 10% of my life was spent there - shout out to Big D), their Governor won’t even allow contract tracing in schools, making education facilities a free for all for spreading a virus. I get it, Texas loves death, especially among demographics with skin tones its government disagrees with (have you caught on yet). They know this pandemic has disproportionately affected brown and black communities, so the confederates are loving not protecting their citizenry.
All eyes will be on the number 338 (if you need the assistance of an electronic device or a search engine to understand the meaning of this, then the education system in your jurisdiction has failed you). Trudeau’s Liberals are on course to take 162 seats in the House of Commons, which is an upgrade from the current 155, but still not enough for outright governance. Minority government is best for all, especially when Canadian Conservatives are trying to mimic their counterparts to the south, so it’s imperative progressives don’t simply follow the status quo to retain power, they need accountability from the true progressives, like the NDP (New Democratic Party). NDP is led by the man that should be PM, Jagmeet Singh. For people from backward advanced nations (there’s such a thing, hint: refer to all those that scapegoat immigrants), Singh is a proud Indian Punjabi, has no qualms wearing his turban.
On 20/9/21, I urge all Canadians from far and wide to get out and vote. Those not fortunate to have citizenship of the True White North, then do yourself a favour and take note of this land of vaccination and immigrants, this is how a real melting pot operates. It has been a tumultuous year for Canada (https://globaleditorial.blogspot.com/2021/07/off-tangent-cycling-encore-with-canuck.html), however, it has a habit of owning up to its past without using coded racist language, you know, that classic line: it was another time back then, why should we take responsibility. I know most earthlings will struggle to follow this vote, the pull of America still runs deep, even with a President that is having a hard time treating the undocumented as humans, remember the “smelly” Irish (circa 1820), don't get me started on Biden's July 8th prediction that the Taliban won't run riot over Afghanistan after the exit of US forces, and his reluctance to give safe passage to Afghan interpreters - I digress...I know for a fact that the California recall election in 4 weeks will attract more clickbait. If earthlings obsess a little more over the Great White North, we might have a fully vaccinated world a lot sooner.
