Joshua Thomson
Joshua is a Senior Associate with CANZUK International based in Saint John, New Brunswick
For many, the past two years have been challenging times, sparing no one when it comes to lockdowns and economic hardships.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching effects on individuals and families throughout Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and beyond. It seems as though the aspirations of many have been placed on the back burner over the past two years – one of those aspirations being CANZUK – as travel has not been high on the radar as a result of travel restrictions.
The world looks rather different than it did in early 2020, and that is why we must recall the need for unity and collaboration.
This plea follows the Queen’s 70th anniversary of her ascension to the throne on February 6, 1952. This year marks the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the first of any reigning British monarch.
The Queen has lived through even more challenging times, namely the Second World War. It was the unity of the British people and those throughout the Commonwealth that saw the world through the darkest days of the war.
I personally cannot think of a better occasion to prompt the need for unity and understanding in today’s world than during the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year. I cannot help but think that this is what Her Majesty would most desire. Let us not forget that it is the Queen who has, over the past 70 years, worked so diligently and passionately to build the Commonwealth, which gave us the idea of CANZUK.
I am a proud Canadian citizen, and like many Canadians, the pandemic has had its effects on me personally. I have been following the recent protests taking place in Ottawa, throughout Canada and even throughout the other CANZUK countries. Needless to say, it has been disheartening to see the divide that COVID-19 restrictions have created amongst all of our citizens.
I have great faith in the right of free speech and I urge all protestors to keep the demonstrations peaceful. One of the privileges of living in a CANZUK country is our democratic right to protest, and I am confident we can all set an example for the rest of the world.
I would like to quote Her Majesty by sharing the following excerpt from a 2019 speech:
“As we look for new answers in the modern age, I for one prefer the tried and tested recipes, like speaking well of each other and respecting different points of view, coming together to seek common ground, and never losing sight of the bigger picture.”
Moving forward into 2022, I am reminded why I joined this movement 7 years ago. There has never been a better time for CANZUK than now. A chance for a fresh start and a new adventure for all of us to look forward to as we make our way out of these pandemic years.
Through the protests, political turmoil and division we have faced over the past two years, we are all stronger together. Let us move forward in unison.
The world looks rather different than it did in early 2020, and that is why we must recall the need for unity and collaboration.
This plea follows the Queen’s 70th anniversary of her ascension to the throne on February 6, 1952. This year marks the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the first of any reigning British monarch.
The Queen has lived through even more challenging times, namely the Second World War. It was the unity of the British people and those throughout the Commonwealth that saw the world through the darkest days of the war.
I personally cannot think of a better occasion to prompt the need for unity and understanding in today’s world than during the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year. I cannot help but think that this is what Her Majesty would most desire. Let us not forget that it is the Queen who has, over the past 70 years, worked so diligently and passionately to build the Commonwealth, which gave us the idea of CANZUK.
I am a proud Canadian citizen, and like many Canadians, the pandemic has had its effects on me personally. I have been following the recent protests taking place in Ottawa, throughout Canada and even throughout the other CANZUK countries. Needless to say, it has been disheartening to see the divide that COVID-19 restrictions have created amongst all of our citizens.
I have great faith in the right of free speech and I urge all protestors to keep the demonstrations peaceful. One of the privileges of living in a CANZUK country is our democratic right to protest, and I am confident we can all set an example for the rest of the world.
I would like to quote Her Majesty by sharing the following excerpt from a 2019 speech:
“As we look for new answers in the modern age, I for one prefer the tried and tested recipes, like speaking well of each other and respecting different points of view, coming together to seek common ground, and never losing sight of the bigger picture.”
Moving forward into 2022, I am reminded why I joined this movement 7 years ago. There has never been a better time for CANZUK than now. A chance for a fresh start and a new adventure for all of us to look forward to as we make our way out of these pandemic years.
Through the protests, political turmoil and division we have faced over the past two years, we are all stronger together. Let us move forward in unison.
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