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Quick Link (Jan. 9, 09): Canadian Media Coverage
|Quick Link| Canadian media coverage on Burma – Jan. 9, 2009
The world looks away as Burma mocks democracy
By David Scott Mathieson, National Post, January 06, 2009
Dictatorships are not known for their sense of humour, nor do they appreciate being laughed at. It came as no surprise then when the ruling military regime in Burma recently sentenced the country’s best known comedian, named Zarganar, to 45 years in prison. More
Burmese refugees struggle to resettle in Canada
By Marianne White, Canwest News Service, January 3, 2009
QUEBEC — Rahima Begum is part of a group of 54 refugees from Burma — including 36 children and 14 women — who have landed recently in Quebec thanks to a federal refugee program. They are among the first group of some 5,000 Rohingya people, a Muslim ethnic minority from western Burma’s Arakan state, who will be coming to Canada in the next few years. More
Press Perseverance can pay off
By Jennifer O’Brien, London Free Press, January 2, 2009
A little over two years ago, packing a few things and their dreams, they began to arrive here in London, a world away. They were 17 families from Burma, first transplanted to a refugee camp in Thailand where many of their children had been born and raised. More
Man finds 'forgotten heroes'
By Ian Elliot, Whig-Standard
They are the Canadians who died building the bridge on the River Kwai, made famous both in the novel and movie of the same name - and in the movie's unforgettable theme song. More
Activists urge Canada to assign special envoy to Burma
By Solomon, Mizzima News, 15 December 2008
New Delhi - Burmese activists based in Canada and their supporters have called on the Canadian government to assign a special representative to pressure Burma's military regime to implement reforms. More
Most frequently asked question is, 'Are you safe there?'
By David Downham, Orillia Packet
Dr. David Downham is a founder, along with his wife Catherine Downham, of Project Umbrella Burma. The non-profit organization provides direct aid to Burmese refugees, including the Karen people, at the border with Thailand. Here are some of his reflections on their work overseas. More
Mayor honours 23 people and groups in annual list
By Dan McCaffery, The Observer
Jim and Janis Myintswe are among two dozen individuals and organizations named to the 2008 Mayor's Honour List. The couple made the list for assisting the people of Burma "Both are constantly involved in fundraising efforts for the benefit of the Burmese people," the Mayor Bradley said. More
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*The Canadian Friends of Burma (CFOB) is federally incorporated, national non-governmental organization working for democracy and human rights in Burma since 1991. Contact: Suite 206, 145 Spruce St., Ottawa, K1R 6P1; Tel: 613.237.8056; Email: cfob@cfob.org; Web: www.cfob.org