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Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
WARMINGTON: Only in Canada would government alter its national flag to promote wokeness
Somebody should tell the government of Canada there is only one Canadian flag. Perhaps Premier Doug Ford can make the call. He and his Ontario government got it right with their massive, traditional Canadian flag attached with help of cranes to Queen's Park this week. That's how you do that. Maybe some inside the federal government need a lesson on what is a legal Canadian flag and what isn't. Regulations say it should be red on each end, white in the middle with a red maple leaf. Yet, for some reason on the @Canada X account with 1.1 million followers, a flag was posted with the red ends in rainbow colours which are synonymous with the Pride month of June. But this doesn't mention Pride. And Pride Toronto doesn't seem to know anything about it. This was not them. It appears it was somebody within Global Affairs Canada. 'In Canada we know that diversity is our strength and we love to celebrate it!' it says. 'This #BeingYouDay, let it be a reminder to be authentically yourself and celebrate all the things that make you, YOU!' Being You Day? What in the world is that? Well, click on the hashtag and it will take you to a site which explains 'International Being You Day, on June 22, invites you to celebrate being … you. It's time to ditch the self-judgment and have gratitude for yourself. Today we invite you to explore what it means to truly be YOU beyond the projections of society and the need for perfection. It's your day to discover and acknowledge the beauty of you and your unique capabilities. It's also an invitation to celebrate everyone's differences.' In this case it seems to celebrate desecrating Canada's flag. When I was in Afghanistan, I certainly didn't see the brave troops having alternative flags. They were proud of the one they were serving under. Needless to say, many Canadians didn't like this new version. 'I'm pretty sure the Canadian flag already represents this. They didn't have to desecrate our flag,' said Ryan Gerritsen William Vaughan Bedell wrote, 'Hey @Canada it is really inappropriate to deface the #MapleLeaf. It is incredible sad that the Gov't of Canada has such a lack of respect for our national flag.' So what does the @Canada account run by the federal government have to say about it? They haven't responded to requests for comment. 'Side note, they turned off their comments,' added Gerritsen. Prime Minister Mark Carney — who has certainly shown his love for Canada's traditions which included inviting the King for the throne speech and introducing the Canada Strong pass for the summer, plus by committing to rebuild Canada's proud military — may have to call his bureaucrats since he has been trying to bring Canada back in vogue himself from the leftover Trudeau staffers who seemed to hate the country. They didn't appear to get the memo. Canada is back and Canada does not have varying versions of its flag. Ford, meanwhile, has also been trying to signal this new time of patriotism – first by taking the wood covering away from Canada's first prime minister, Sir John A. Macdonald, and with this cool, new flag. 'With Canada Day just around the corner, we've unveiled a giant Canadian flag to mark the occasion on the front of Queen's Park,' Ford posted to X. 'Let's all come together to celebrate our incredible country: The true north, strong and free!' Sure there's big problems ahead and there should be debate on who's responsible and how to fix it. But there is no question there's still lots to celebrate. The Score gets it. They pointed out on X how the last three major sports championships had a Canadian being named the most outstanding player. 'OH CANADA! For the first time in history, the reigning MLB, NBA and NHL MVPs in the Finals and Playoffs are all Canadian! Willie Mays World Series MVP: Freddie Freeman Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander NHL Conn Smythe Trophy: Sam Bennett.' In the case of Hamilton's Gilgeous-Alexander, he wrapped himself in the proper Canadian flag when he celebrated with Oklahoma City Thunder fans at their parade. It's nice to see because at many of the demonstrations in Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, we often see flags from everywhere but Canada. Proud Canadian superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander showed it's not hard to display Canadian patriotism. The Canadian flag is the Canadian flag. It's iconic. Don't change it. Don't defile it. Celebrate it, as it is. jwarmington@ WARMINGTON: Saying he's 100% Canadian, The Great One leaves politics to politicians WARMINGTON: Sir John A. Macdonald will soon be freed from his wooden encasement
Int'l Business Times
13-06-2025
- Health
- Int'l Business Times
Being You Is Changing the World: How Dr. Dain Heer Sparked a Global Movement of Authenticity
While the world might be obsessed with perfection and plagued by comparison, being true to oneself can feel radical, maybe even rebellious. But for Dr. Dain Heer, authenticity isn't just a personal value. It is a movement, a lifeline, a global catalyst for change. Heer, founder of the Being You movement and co-creator of Access Consciousness , is the visionary behind International Being You Day, celebrated every June 22. What began as a deeply personal awakening has grown into a worldwide phenomenon, reaching people through global classes, an annual event dedicated to the power of self-trust and inner freedom, and his book Being You, Changing the World . Yet this global ripple didn't start with a grand strategy. It started with hitting rock bottom. Two decades ago, Heer was a successful chiropractor in California. To the outside world, he had it all. Inside, he was unraveling. He had reached the point of preparing to end his life. "I had everything people said I should want," he recalls. "And I still wanted out." Everything changed after one Access Bars session, a gentle, hands-on modality rooted in Access Consciousness. Heer says that in a single hour, the hopelessness lifted. "I had this overwhelming sense of possibility," he says. "And for the first time in a long time, I laughed." It was a turning point, after which he made it his mission to help others. In 2011, Heer published Being You. It struck a global chord as it invited readers to explore the possibility that being true to oneself could be enough. "The world didn't need me to be perfect," Heer says. "It needed me to be real." He followed the book's success with Being You classes and workshops offered around the world. These experiences go beyond personal development, creating spaces for people to explore what's true for them without judgment, comparison, or the need to perform. "There are no prerequisites, no credentials required," Heer says. "Just a willingness to show up and ask: What else is possible for me?" In 2020, Heer launched International Being You Day , held annually on June 22. Now in its fifth year, the celebration includes livestream events, in-person gatherings, and meetups hosted by facilitators around the world. The intention? To empower people to embrace their true selves, appreciate their unique capabilities, and foster a culture of inclusivity and acceptance. "It's so sold to us that the path to success is to do it like someone else did it," Heer says. "But that's exactly the path to burnout. The real path is finding out what's true for you. And that's where success and joy live." This year's celebration includes a global livestream, local community events, and a headline gathering in Mexico City. The agenda features candid conversations on courage, creativity, and choosing presence over performance. Heer's message couldn't be more timely. In an age of rising stress, digital pressure, and mounting anxiety, more people are questioning the roles they've been told to play. A study in the U.S. revealed that nearly two in five adults (37%) report being too stressed to even function, with a significant number experiencing forgetfulness, indecision, and emotional fatigue. "We've been taught to chase success, perfection, or approval," Heer says. "But what if the real win is waking up each day and liking who you are?" He believes presence starts with a decision to stop pretending and start choosing to be truly oneself. A powerful part of the process is the willingness to ask open-ended questions like: "Will this choice create more lightness in my life? What else is possible I haven't considered?" According to Heer, functioning from a place of curiosity and self-trust allows people to shift from judgment to possibility: one choice at a time. "If something feels heavy, it's usually not true for you," Heer says. "But if it brings lightness, that's your truth trying to speak." This approach invites people to dismantle conditioning, stop living on autopilot, and engage with life in a way that feels meaningful.' The mission of Being You Day reflects this deeper commitment: "To empower all of us to know that our dreams of what is possible are way more valuable than fitting in. To inspire everyone to embrace their unique capacities, release judgment, and follow the lightness, joy, and laughter that guide us to who we truly are." It's a philosophy that resonates not only with seekers and self-explorers but also with business leaders, creators, and changemakers looking for a new paradigm of leadership. It values inner alignment over outer achievement. "From my point of view, when you're being authentically you is when the magic happens," Heer says. "That's when everything can change." And as June 22 approaches, people will gather, both online and in person, not to celebrate fame, wealth, or productivity but something far more potent: the truth of being fully, audaciously, unapologetically themselves.
