Harper’s presence at Quebec City’s 400th protested

Updated Wed. Jul. 2 2008 3:41 PM ET

The Canadian Press

QUEBEC — Speeches will compete with songs and protest this week as Quebec City officially kicks off celebrations to mark its 400th birthday.

On Thursday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper and French Prime Minister Francois Fillon will lead the delegation of politicians who will salute the arrival of explorer Samuel de Champlain on July 3, 1608, to found what would become the provincial capital.

There will also be activities denouncing the federal government’s high profile in the festivities, while a demonstration will be held to protest Canada’s military mission in Afghanistan.

Activist Jaggi Singh says Thursday’s protests aim to denounce the “militaristic propaganda” suggested by the parade of more than 1,000 Royal 22nd Regiment soldiers through the streets of Quebec City at midday.

Quebec City police, backed up by provincial police and RCMP, will be out in force to maintain order.

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Note:  And “who” you may ask is Jaggi Singh.  Why here he is:

“Jaggi Singh (born 1971 in Toronto) is one of Canada’s most high-profile anti-globalization and social justice activists. A self-described anarchist, Singh lives in Montreal where he works with groups such as Solidarity Across Borders (a local migrant-rights organization) and the No One Is Illegal collective, among others. Singh graduated from St. Michael’s College School and attended the University of Toronto.”

He is apparently  CTV’s “hero of the day”.

I will add I think Jaggi knows what he is doing and there are useful fools to be found everywhere.  I wonder when he’s going to get around to Dion?

Update:  6:00 pm and I’m gone.

Goodnight everyone.

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