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【新聞後記】腹背受敵的杜魯多自由黨政府

 

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 杜魯多及前司法部長王州迪

 

今年是聯邦大選年,一早已預料聯邦層面的新聞會比較多,政黨之間的針鋒相對甚或互相攻擊會比較頻繁及激烈。誰料實際情況遠較想像嚴重,具爆炸性的大新聞比預期來得早,來得急;影響力亦相對來得深,來得廣;記者傳媒也有應接不暇,透不過氣來的感受。事態發展下去,感覺有如去年安省省選前保守黨的內鬨及權力鬥爭,同樣高潮迭起,比電影情節更扣人心弦。

 

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腹背受敵中的「背」,乃指自從華為副董事長兼首席財務官孟晚舟, 於去年 12 月 1 日被本國執法機構應美國要求拘捕,所引發的緊張加中關係 。聯邦司法部已於 3 月 1 日發出授權書,正式批準展開對孟晚舟的引聆訊程序。孟晚舟並已於 3 月 6 日於溫哥華卑詩省最高法院出庭不到 20 分鐘,下次開庭日期為 5 月 8 日。孟晚舟聘請了 7 位星級律師組成豪華團隊應戰,一般預計整個引渡的法律程序可能長達 10 年。與此同時,律師團較早前提出民事訴訟,指控加拿大邊境服務局和皇家騎警人員在去年 12 月初於溫哥華國際機場對孟晚舟進行了違法搜查和拘留,侵犯她在《加拿大權利與自由憲章》下享有的權利。律師團似乎將用盡所有辦法及法律程序,務求令孟晚舟不須被引渡到美國受審。

孟晚舟事件令中國作出報復行為

有卑詩大學中國關係專家指,加中已停止政府官方層面接觸。前加拿大駐中國大使馬大維(David Mulroney)近日也指,加中兩國如此交惡前所未有。作為回禮,中國政府首先在政治上向本國施壓,拘留本國前外交官康明凱,指控相當嚴重的涉嫌竊取﹑刺探國家機密和情報的罪名,而另一被捕的加籍商人斯帕弗則是康明凱的重要情報關係人,向康明凱提供情報。另外,中國同時發撣全球第二大經濟體的強大經濟影響力,吊銷加拿大理查森國際公司的芥花籽進口許可證。芥花籽是本國主要農產品之一,去年出口總額逾 50 億元﹐當中接近一半出口到中國 。 外長方慧蘭對事件表達高度關注。有經濟學者認為﹐若事件未能妥善解決,不排除其他進囗農產品,甚至近年出口到中國倍增的本國海鮮產品,將會成為下一波的打擊對象。

杜魯多政府除了背負加中關係跌至冰點及加中貿易受損的指責外,近期腹部更直接受到重挫,總理杜魯多及多名高層官員被指不適當干預對魁省建築工程公司 SNC-Lavalin 刑事起訴,損害本國優良的司法獨立體制,兩名重要部長,前司法部長王州迪(Jody Wilson-Raybould)及前國庫局主席費普真(Jane Philpott)先後辭去內閣部長職位。事件彷如向杜魯多政府投下政治炸彈,嚴重影響執政自由黨的公信力及總理的領導能力。Forum Research 民意調查顯示,SNC 風波令 57% 國民對杜魯多印象轉差, 而王州迪在國會司法委員會作供後, 59% 選民指受到影響。

 

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被指政治不恰當干預司法獨立持續發酵

SNC-Lavalin 被指涉嫌在 2001 年至 2011 年期間,賄賂利比亞官員,以取得當地政府的工程合約,2015 年被本國控告貪污及詐騙。一旦罪成,SNC 有可能要倒閉,影響數以千計的工作職位。王州迪在國會司法委員會作供時稱,先後 11 次受到來自總理辦公室和樞密院的政治壓力和「隱晦威嚇」,試圖要求她採用去年修改刑事法後加入的延後起訴條款(DPA), 指示檢控官改變決定,與 SNC 簽署延後起訴協議,暫停刑事檢控。延後起訴協議又被稱為補救協議,內容是被指控違法的公司,以繳付巨額罰款和按檢控方要求改變公司運作方式等條件,換取檢控方暫停刑事起訴。

有評論認為,即使王州迪在國會司法委員會作供時亦表示, 向司法部長提出接納延後起訴條款並無不妥之處,事件不屬於防礙司法公正。但當王州迪明確表明不會接納延後起訴條款,總理辦公室和樞密院官員仍多次向她提出要求,希望改變初衷, 這是否政治壓力或不恰當干預便值得商榷。聯邦檢控官辦公室事後於 Twitter 發表推文表示,保持檢控獨立是其職責的關鍵部分,強調檢控官必須客觀、獨立、冷靜,並且不應該受到不恰當的影響,包括來自政治的影響等。

杜魯多 2015 年 11 月上臺時,打正旗號加強政府問責、增添女性閣員,但醜聞令他自打嘴巴。

SNC 事件將繼續發酵,究竟會否有更多部長會以「對政府失信心」為由辭職;或如反對黨保守黨領袖希爾所提出,皇家騎警介入調查;又或於財政預算案中大灑金錢「派糖」以博取選民歡心,總理杜魯多每步均必須審慎處理,並且以國民利益為依歸,否則將直接影響執政自由黨在 10 月大選的選情。「若不是耶和華建造房屋,建造的人就枉然勞力;若不是耶和華看守城池,看守的人就枉然警醒。」(詩127:1)

 

      聖經金句 (Bible Verses)

喜樂 Joy

喜樂的心乃是良藥;憂傷的靈使骨枯乾。箴言 17:22
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22

然而,我要因耶和華歡欣,因救我的 神喜樂。哈巴谷書 3:18
yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior. Habakkuk 3:18

要常常喜樂,不住的禱告,凡事謝恩。帖撒羅尼迦前書 5:16-17
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17

饒恕 Forgiveness

主啊,你本為良善,樂意饒恕人,有豐盛的慈愛賜給凡求告你的人。詩篇 86:5
You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. Psalm 86:5

你不要說:“我要以惡報惡”;要等候耶和華,他必拯救你。箴言 20:22
Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the LORD, and he will avenge you. Proverbs 6:14

你們饒恕人的過犯,你們的天父也必饒恕你們的過犯;馬太福音 6:14
For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. Matthew 6:14

你們不饒恕人的過犯,你們的天父也必不饒恕你們的過犯。馬太福音 6:15
But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. Matthew 6:15

你們各人若不從心裡饒恕你的弟兄,我天父也要這樣待你們了。馬太福音 18:35
This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart. Matthew 18:35

謙卑 Humility

敬畏耶和華是智慧的訓誨;尊榮以前,必有謙卑。箴言 15:33
Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor. Proverbs 15:33

敬畏耶和華心存謙卑,就得富有、尊榮、生命為賞賜。箴言 22:4
Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life. Proverbs 22:4

凡事不可結黨,不可貪圖虛浮的榮耀;只要存心謙卑,各人看別人比自己強。腓立比書 2:3
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Philippians 2:3

但他賜更多的恩典,所以經上說:神阻擋驕傲的人,賜恩給謙卑的人。雅各書 4:6
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6

驕傲 Pride

驕傲來,羞恥也來;謙遜人卻有智慧。箴言 11:2
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2

驕傲只啟爭競;聽勸言的,卻有智慧。箴言 13:10
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Proverbs 13:10

驕傲在敗壞以先;狂心在跌倒之前。箴言 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18

但他賜更多的恩典,所以經上說:神阻擋驕傲的人,賜恩給謙卑的人。雅各書 4:6
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6

忍耐 Patience

愚妄人怒氣全發;智慧人忍氣含怒。箴言 29:11
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11

並且你們要為我的名,被眾人恨惡,惟有忍耐到底的,必然得救。馬可福音 13:13
Everyone will hate you because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. Mark 13:13

不但如此,就是在患難中也是歡歡喜喜的。因為知道患難生忍耐。羅馬書 5:3
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance. Romans 5:3

我們行善,不可喪志;若不灰心,到了時候就要收成加拉太書 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9

你們也當忍耐,堅固你們的心,因為主來的日子近了。雅各書 5:8
You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. James 5:8

溫柔 Meekness

回答柔和,使怒消退;言語暴戾,觸動怒氣。箴言 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1

溫柔的人有福了,因為他們必承受地土。馬太福音 5:5
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5

用溫柔勸戒那抵擋的人;或者 神給他們悔改的心,可以明白真道。提摩太後書 2:25
Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth. 2 Timothy 2:25

只要以裡面存著長久溫柔、安靜的心為妝飾;這在 神面前是極寶貴的。彼得前書 3:4
Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. 1 Peter 3:4

嫉妒 Envy

不要為作惡的心懷不平,也不要向那行不義的生出嫉妒。詩篇 37:1
Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong. Psalm 37:1

心中安靜是肉體的生命;嫉妒是骨中的朽爛。箴言 14:30
A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. Proverbs 14:30

在何處有嫉妒、紛爭,就在何處有擾亂和各樣的壞事。雅各書 3:16
For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. James 3:16

生氣 Anger

當止住怒氣,離棄忿怒;不要心懷不平,以致作惡。詩篇 37:8
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. Psalm 37:8

好生氣的人,不可與他結交;暴怒的人,不可與他來往。箴言 22:24
Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered. Proverbs 22:24

愚妄人怒氣全發;智慧人忍氣含怒。箴言 29:11
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11

生氣卻不要犯罪.不可含怒到日落。以弗所書 4:26
In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. Ephesians 4:26

我親愛的弟兄們,這是你們所知道的,但你們各人要快快的聽,慢慢的說,慢慢的動怒,因為人的怒氣並不成就 神的義。雅各書 1:19,20
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. James 1:19,20

災難 Calamity

謹守口與舌的、就保守自己免受災難。箴言 21:23
Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity. Proverbs 21:23

民要攻打民、國要攻打國、多處必有地震、饑荒.這都是災難的起頭。馬可福音 13:8
Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains. Mark 13:8

憂愁 Worry

你們不要憂愁、因靠耶和華而得的喜樂是你們的力量。尼希米記 8:10
Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10

主雖使人憂愁, 還要照他諸般的慈愛發憐憫。耶利米哀歌 3:32
Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. Lamentations 3:32

凡勞苦擔重擔的人,可以到我這裡來,我就使你們得安息。馬太福音 11:28
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

我留下平安給你們、我將我的平安賜給你們.我所賜的、不像世人所賜的.你們心裏不要憂愁、也不要膽怯。約翰福音 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27

應當一無掛慮,只要凡事藉著禱告、祈求和感謝,將你們所要的告訴神。神所賜出人意外的平安,必在基督耶穌裡,保守你們的心懷意念。腓立比書 4:6,7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6,7

因此, 你們是大有喜樂, 但如今, 在百般的試煉中暫時憂愁。彼得前書 1:6
In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 1 Peter 1:6

患難 Trouble, Suffering

義人多有苦難,但耶和華救他脫離這一切。詩篇 34:19
The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all. Psalm 34:19

神是我們的避難所,是我們的力量,是我們在患難中隨時的幫助!詩篇 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1

耶和華本為善,在患難的日子為人的保障,並且認得那些投靠他的人。那鴻書 1:7
The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him. Nahum 1:7

為義受逼迫的人有福了,因為天國是他們的。馬太福音 5:10
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10

不但如此,就是在患難中,也是歡歡喜喜的。因為知道患難生忍耐。羅馬書 5:3
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; Romans 5:3

我想現在的苦楚,若比將來要顯於我們的榮耀,就不足介意了。羅馬書 8:18
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 8:18

因為你們蒙恩,不但得以信服基督,並要為他受苦。腓立比書 1:29
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him. Philippians 1:29

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