What the Chinese regime has done for humanity is obscure. Around 1970, China seemed to realize that their deification of Bethune had commercial and psychological value in dealing with Canada. In the mid-1960s, the Canadian government suddenly realized that Bethune's name was useful in selling wheat to China -- the first billion-dollar contract signed at that time. I feel I must tell you that I do not consider Dr. Bethune a Canadian patriot, but hostile to the values of my country. I recall meeting with Michel Gauvin in Beijing -- Canada's ambassador to China at the time. There are a couple of aspects of this quote that are worth examining. Canada's beer smuggler is our new national hero. Published December 8, 2017 Updated December 8, 2017 . Every time a Canadian political or trade delegation visited China, they got the homage to Bethune treatment. Dr. Norman Bethune was born in 1890 in Gravenhurst, Ont., which is a part of the Parry Sound-Muskoka riding represented by MP Clement. From the War of 1812 to modern armed forces missions around the world, Legion Magazine offers a blend of stories, photographs, graphics, maps and posters on Canadian military history and heritage, veterans’ issues and the Canadian Armed Forces. While Bethune is a genuine hero to Chinese and other communists, his links to Canada are only that he was born and educated here.Tony Clement's view of Bethune's story impressing Chinese children of the "value of helping humanity" is something of a stretch, since everything China does is based on helping themselves. The bad-mouthing began shortly after he passed over the son of former minister of militia and defence Sir Sam Hughes for an appointment.The criticism did not stop even after the war when he became the successful principal of McGill University. He helped plan the Canadian attack on Vimy Ridge, where the British and French armies had previously lost thousands in unsuccessful assaults.Part of the strategy was to ensure every soldier knew his task. He nicked his finger during an operation and subsequently died of blood poisoning, leaving a death-bed message for Tim Buck, who headed Canada's communist party.Virtually unknown in Canada, and certainly unheralded, Bethune was magnified and glorified by Mao and Chinese communists who declared him a national hero. Respected for his military acumen, he perfected battle strategies and honed his men into elite assault troops whose string of victories during Canada’s Hundred Days played no small […] Not In The Way You Might Think,7 Takeaways About Erin O’Toole’s New Shadow Cabinet,From The Supermarket To The Dollar Store, A Dietitian’s Fave Budget Eats,Teens Give Advice On How Schools Can Do Better By Black Students,While The World Isolated, A Rural Newfoundland Family Thrived Underwater. He said America's national heritage was being threatened - an emotive appeal for patriotism. Special to The Globe and Mail . ESPN Creep Used 'The Jump' Video Feed To Secretly … Canadian National Hero Takes A Zamboni Through A Tim Hortons Drive-Thru. Also, breathtaking views of the bay!As well as taking the time to honour Terry for his efforts, it is a peaceful location to get a good view of Thunder Bay.It is the best view of the sleeping giant and easy to access.
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