Canada Must Choose Unity Over Separatism Brampton, January 30, 2026 We are living through a time when frustration, historical wounds, and rapid change can make simple answers—like separation—sound appealing. Those feelings are real and deserve respect. At the same time, turning toward separatist ideas risks deepening harm, undermining democratic progress, and sidelining the very communities most affected by injustice. This article explains why Canadians should reject separatist rhetoric and instead strengthen a peaceful, modern, and sophisticated justice system that protects everyone, including Indigenous peoples. Why Separatism Is a Dangerous Shortcut Separatist narratives promise control but deliver uncertainty. Breaking political and legal ties is not a quick fix for complex problems. Separation creates legal limbo, economic instability, and governance gaps that often hit the most vulnerable first—seniors, low-income families, and remote communities. Division amplifies risk ...

Introduction: Examining the Legacy of Paramilitary Groups in the Tamil Struggle The political and social history of the Tamil community in Sri Lanka has been deeply shaped by internal complexities that arose during decades of civil conflict. Among the most controversial elements of this history is the emergence and operation of paramilitary groups, commonly referred to as "Ottukkulukkall." These entities, often caught between the state military and militant movements, have left a lasting imprint on the Tamil Homeland, influencing everything from local security to modern-day digital discourse. The following article provides a detailed analysis of the root causes, historical evolution, and socio-political impacts of these groups. The content and insights presented here are synthesized directly from the analytical report titled " யார் இந்த ஒட்டுக்குழுக்கள் ???" (Who are these paramilitary groups?), published by Lanka4Media. This article is intended for informational...

State-Assisted Land Grab in Eastern Province: Structured Summary and Key Insights Introduction The phenomenon of state-assisted land grabbing hasbecome a focal point in contemporary debates on land rights, ethnic relations,and post-conflict development, particularly in regions marked by historicalcontestation and demographic diversity. The YouTube video titled "Stateassisted Land Grab in Eastern province" ( https://youtu.be/WdXKUccx-QI?si='Uuifn0i3gA1cQOEG )investigates this issue in Sri Lanka’s Eastern Province, a region with acomplex tapestry of ethnic, religious, and historical claims. The video specifically highlights a meeting held in Batticaloa, where human rights activists and community leaders gathered to address the systematic seizure of land in the Eastern Province. During this meeting, participants announced the creation of the "Eastern Province Land Rights Recovery Network," a provincial-level coalition dedicated to documenting these land gr...