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Douglas (Doug) Christie is a Canada is an independent sovereign state in northern North America, the northern-most country in the world, and the second largest in total area. Bordering the United States, its territorial claims extend north into the Arctic Ocean as far as the North Pole. Canada is a federation of ten provinces... Canadian lawyer based in Victorias Inner Harbour with the Provincial Legislature in the background. Victoria is a Canadian city, and the provincial capital of British Columbia. Victoria also refers to Greater Victoria including this municipality and those immediately surrounding it. It is also the seat of the Capital Regional District. Location and population... Victoria, Motto: Splendor Sine Occasu (Splendour without diminishment) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Victoria Largest city Vancouver Lieutenant Governor Iona Campagnolo Premier Gordon Campbell ( BC Liberal) Area 944,735 km² (5th)  - Land 925,186 km²  - Water 19,549 km² (2.1%) Population ( 2004)  - Population... British Columbia. He is best known for defending individuals accused of The Nazi party used a right-facing swastika as their symbol and the red and black colors were said to represent Blut und Boden (blood and soil). Black, white, and red were in fact the colors of the old North German Confederation flag (invented by Otto von Bismarck, based on... Nazi A war crime is a punishable offense, under international law, for violations of the law of war by any person or persons, military or civilian. Every violation of the law of war is a war crime. War crimes include violations of established protections of the laws of war. but also... war crimes or An African-American drinks out of a water fountain marked for colored in 1939 at a street car terminal in Oklahoma City. Racism is the belief that race is the primary determinant of human capacities, that a certain race is inherently superior or inferior to others, and/or that individuals... racist, Anti-Semitism (alternatively spelled antisemitism) is hostility towards Jews (not: Semites - see the Misnomer section further on). This happens on an individual level and goes on to the institutionalized prejudice and persecution once prevalent in European societies, of which the highly explicit ideology of Adolf Hitlers National Socialism was... anti-Semitic or The terms Neo-Nazism and Neo-Fascism refer to any social or political movement to revive Nazism or Fascism, respectively, and postdates the Second World War. The Neo-Nazi movement is identified by allegiance to Adolf Hitler, the national insignia of Nazi Germany (e.g. the swastika), and other features... neo-Nazi activity. He is also a political activist who is the founder and leader of the The Western Canada Concept was a Western Canadian political party founded in 1980 to promote the separation of the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia and the Yukon and Northwest Territories from Canada in order to create a new nation. The partys concerns centred on the perception... Western Canada Concept, a right wing political party advocating the separation of British Columbia, Motto: Fortis et Liber (Strong and free) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Edmonton Largest city Calgary Lieutenant Governor Norman Kwong Premier Ralph Klein (PC) Area 661,848 km² (6th)  - Land 642,317 km²  - Water 19,531 km² (2.95%) Population ( 2004)  - Population 3... Alberta, Motto: Multis E Gentibus Vires (From many peoples, strength) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Regina Largest city Saskatoon Lieutenant Governor Lynda M. Haverstock Premier Lorne Calvert (NDP) Area 651,036 km² (7th)  - Land 591,670 km²  - Water 59,366 km² (9.1%) Population (2004)  - Population 996... Saskatchewan and Motto: Gloriosus et Liber (Glorious and free) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Winnipeg Largest city Winnipeg Premier Gary Doer (NDP) Lieutenant Governor John Harvard Area 647,797 km² (8th)  - Land 553,556 km²  - Water 64,241 km² (14.5%) Population (2003)  - Population 1,162,800 (5th... Manitoba from Canadian Confederation, or the Confederation of Canada, was the process that ultimately brought together a union among the provinces, colonies and territories of British North America to form a Dominion of the British Empire, which today is a federal nation state simply known as Canada. Colonial organization Before 1867, British... Canadian Confederation.


Christie's more notable clients have included:

  • Ernst Christof Friedrich Zündel (born April 24, 1939) is a German Holocaust denier and pamphleteer. Zündel immigrated to Canada from West Germany in 1958, when he was 19, in order to avoid being conscripted by the German military. He married a French-Canadian, Janick Larouche, in 1960 with... Ernst Zundel, a Richard Harwoods Did Six Million Really Die? Holocaust denial is the claim that the mainstream historical version of the Holocaust is either highly exaggerated or completely falsified. Experts, witnesses, and historians almost universally regard Holocaust denial as untrue. Holocaust denial and Holocaust revisionism Holocaust deniers prefer to be called... Holocaust denier and alleged The terms Neo-Nazism and Neo-Fascism refer to any social or political movement to revive Nazism or Fascism, respectively, and postdates the Second World War. The Neo-Nazi movement is identified by allegiance to Adolf Hitler, the national insignia of Nazi Germany (e.g. the swastika), and other features... neo-Nazi;
  • Terry Long, former leader of the Aryan Nations (AN) (also known as the Aryan National Alliance) is an American anti_government, anti-Semitic white nationalist group. It was founded in the 1970s by Richard Girnt Butler as an arm of the Christian Identity group Church of Jesus Christ-Christian. The group had a network of prison gang... Aryan Nations in Canada;
  • James Keegstra, who was fired from his teaching job for including Anti-Semitism (alternatively spelled antisemitism) is hostility towards Jews (not: Semites - see the Misnomer section further on). This happens on an individual level and goes on to the institutionalized prejudice and persecution once prevalent in European societies, of which the highly explicit ideology of Adolf Hitlers National Socialism was... anti-Semitic topics in his lectures;
  • Malcolm Ross, like Keegstra, a teacher fired for anti-Semitic activity;
  • three alleged leaders of the Members of the second Ku Klux Klan at a rally during the 1920s. The Ku Klux Klan (KKK) was originally a Protestant white-supremacist fraternal organization founded by ex-servicemen of the Confederate Army in 1865, but it was disbanded by 1880. The original group opposed the reforms enforced on... Ku Klux Klan in Manitoba;
  • Rudy Stanko of the The Creativity Movement is a non-profit racist, anti-semitic and white-supremacist organization which advocates a fanatical White Religion called Creativity. The group denies the Holocaust, embraces racial neo-eugenics and improvement through human genetic engineering, with a religious mission which is dedicated to the survival, expansion, and advancement... World Church of the Creator;
  • Tony McAleer after he was charged with broadcasting Hate speech is a controversial term for speech intended to degrade, intimidate, or incite violence or prejudicial action against someone based on their race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. The term covers written as well as oral communication. Controversy There is considerable debate over how or whether... hate speech over the phone and online;
  • John Ross Taylor of the Western Guard Party and Aryan Nations;
  • Imre Finta who was alleged to be a Nazi war criminal and collaborator;
  • Doug Collins, a late newspaper columnist brought before the British Columbia Human Rights Commission for anti-Semitic and racist comments;
  • Fromm (standing) addressing an American Friends of the British National Party meeting in March 2000. Former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke (seated) is at the head table. Frederick Paul Fromm (born January 3, 1949), known as Paul Fromm, is a Canadian far-right political figure with links to Neo... Paul Fromm, head of the far-right "Citizens for Foreign Aid Reform" and "Canadians for Freedom of Expression", and participant in neo-Nazi and racist gatherings, who was fired from his job as a teacher for his political activity;
  • Lady Jane Birdwood, a British follower of Sir Oswald Ernald Mosley, 6th Baronet ( November 16, 1896 - December 3, 1980) was a British politician principally known as the founder of the British Union of Fascists. He was also the sixth baronet of a title established in 1720. Oswald Mosley and Benito Mussolini take the salute at a march... Oswald Mosley and distributor of hate propaganda; and
  • Wolfgang Walter Droege (born September 25, 1949) is a Canadian white supremacist, neo-Nazi and one time leader of the Heritage Front. Droege was born in Forcheim, Germany. His family had been enthusiastic supporters of the Nazis and Julius Streicher had been a friend of his father. Droege and his... Wolfgang Droege of the The Heritage Front is a neo-Nazi group located in Canada. It was founded in 1989 by former Ku Klux Klan member Wolfgang Droege, Gerry Lincoln and other former members of the Nationalist Party of Canada who were disgruntled with the leadership of Don Andrews and felt a new organization... Heritage Front.
  • David Ahenakew (born July 28, 1933 at Sandy Lake Indian Reserve in Saskatchewan, Canada) was once the leader of the Assembly of First Nations in Canada. He also served as the leader of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations. He is currently a member of the Order of Canada. In... David Ahenakew, who has acknowledged making anti-Semitic comments in a 2002 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. It was designated: International Year of Ecotourism and Mountains National Science Year in the United Kingdom Autism Awareness Year in the United Kingdom Events January Euro banknotes in circulation throughout the twelve countries of the European Union that... 2002 interview with the Saskatoon Star Phoenix

Christie was the founding leader of the national Western Canada Concept, but was removed from the leadership in 1981 is a common year starting on Thursday. Events January-February January - Sarawak Chamber found January 1 - Greece enters the EEC January 1 - Palau becomes self-governing January 4 - Sheffield police arrests Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper January 10 Townsville International Airport opens (aus) January 16 - Protestant gunmen shoot and... 1981. He was subsequently denied membership in the party's Alberta branch. He later became leader of The Western Canada Concept Party of BC was a provincial political party in British Columbia, Canada. It was the British Columbia branch of the Western Canada Concept, a political party that operated at the federal level, advocating the separation of the four western provinces of Canada and the formation of... British Columbia's provincial WCC, and led it through provincial elections in that province through the 1980 is a leap year starting on Tuesday. Events January-February January 1- April 1 - National steel strike in the United Kingdom January 1 - Changes to the Swedish Act of Succession creates Victoria of Sweden, Crown Princess over her younger brother January 4 - American president Jimmy Carter proclaims, with support... 1980s and 1990 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1990 in video gaming January January 3 - Former leader of Panama Manuel Noriega surrenders to American forces. January 7 - The Leaning Tower of Pisa is closed to the public due to safety concerns. January 9 - Lt Gen... 1990s. Christie never won a A constituency is any cohesive corporate unit or body bound by shared structures, goals or loyalty. It can be used to describe a businesss customer base and shareholders, or a charitys donors or those it serves. The most common meaning of constituency occurs in politics and means the... seat at the provincial or federal level, nor did the BC WCC ever win any seats in the provincial elections it contested. Christie continues to run an organization with the "Western Canada Concept" name, but it is no longer a registered political party.


In 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. Events January Iraqi police officers hold up their index fingers marked with purple indelible ink, a security measure to prevent double voting. Worldwide aid effort continues to develop in response to the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. January 3... 2005, Christie announced his intention to form a new federal political party to be called the Western Block Party which would be a Western Canada normally refers to three or four Canadian provinces: British Columbia (a few exclude the coast) Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba (possibly) Western British Columbia adjoins the Pacific Ocean but both Alberta and Saskatchewan are landlocked. Manitoba is almost landlocked but for a small coastal area of Hudson Bay on the... Western Canadian version of the The Bloc Qu cois is a federal political party in Canada that is primarily devoted to promoting sovereignty for the province of Quebec. It also holds the goals of defending the interests of all Quebecers in Ottawa. The Bloc is a broad coalition of those who want Quebec to obtain... Bloc Quebecois in that its role in the The interior of the House of Commons chamber, also called the Green Chamber The House of Commons (in French, la Chambre des communes) is the directly elected lower house of the Parliament of Canada which sits in the nations capital of Ottawa, Ontario. Leadership Prime Minister and Cabinet Under... Canadian House of Commons would be to act as a regional separatist party.


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Doug Christie (lawyer) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (595 words)
Christie was the founding leader of the national Western Canada Concept, but was removed from the leadership in 1981.
In 2005, Christie announced his intention to form a new federal political party to be called the Western Block Party which would be a Western Canadian version of the Bloc Québécois in that its role in the Canadian House of Commons would be to act as a regional separatist party.
Christie is ran in the riding of Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca in British Columbia, finishing fifth in a field of six.
Douglas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (1285 words)
James Douglas, 2nd Earl of Douglas (1358–1388), influential lord in the Kingdom of Scotland
Douglas, Ontario, mostly Catholic community of approximately 300 residents in Renfrew County, Ontario
Douglas County, Colorado, suburban county located in the southern portion of the Denver-Aurora metropolitan area of Colorado
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