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From War to Peace: How My Father, Sinnadurai Ariaratnam, Saved His Sons and Built a New Life in Canada
Ladies and gentlemen, Today, we gather here to honor the life and legacy of a truly remarkable man, Sinnadurai Ariaratnam, a father whose unwavering courage, boundless love, and enduring strength have left an indelible mark on all who knew him. As we mourn his passing, let us also celebrate the incredible story of his life—a…
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Espionage & Survival: A Book Review Of ‘Spy Tiger: The 05 File’
By Pitasanna Shanmugathas The “Colombo Telegraph” originally published this book review on September 20, 2024. The memoir Spy Tiger: The 05 File, co-written by Kagusthan Ariaratnam and Michael Bramadat-Willcock, offers an intense and eye-opening narrative of Kagusthan’s journey, initially as a forcibly recruited child soldier and later as an informant for the Indian and Sri Lankan governments,…
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An Examination of Defence Funding Allocation in the Trudeau Government’s Federal Budget 2024
The allocation of defense funding is of utmost importance for a country’s security and sovereignty in the global arena. The recent federal budget 2024 by the Trudeau government has made a critical decision in this regard, which is expected to have far-reaching impacts (Government of Canada, 2024). This essay will delve deeper into the intricacies…
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Historical Analysis of Canadian Security Intelligence Service’s Academic Outreach: The Post 9/11 Sudden Shift Toward Counterterrorism
Since its inception in 1984, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (the Service) has been instrumental in protecting the nation’s security. The Service has collaborated with diverse entities, including academia, to gain insights into security risks and shape policy decisions. The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, popularly known as 9/11, led to a shift in…
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Justin Trudeau is at the forefront of the fight against authoritarianism
Introduction In a world marked by increasing geopolitical tensions and the rise of authoritarian regimes, leaders who champion democracy and human rights play a pivotal role in shaping the global political landscape. Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has emerged as a prominent figure in defending democracy and standing up against authoritarian regimes, particularly in the…
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Alien Smuggling: Reflective Assignment Part III
Introduction “No one leaves home unless home is the mouth of a shark” – Warsan Shire This essay will describe one of my unforgettable and life-changing events that happened in September 1997. Due to my involvement in the civil war in Sri Lanka, I could no longer live there, and I had to flee Sri…