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Posted On: August 21st 2026, 07:51 pm

Happy birthday to Winnifred Eaton, an early figure in Asian North American literature. Born in Montreal in 1875, Winnifred published over 200 novels, short stories, and screenplays and is best known for her works published under the Japanese pen name “Onoto Watanna,” a controversial persona that she adopted for more than two decades.

To celebrate her 151st birthday, take some time to explore the Winnifred Eaton Archive, an extensive and fully searchable digital archive of her works and life, directed by our Editor-in-Chief, Mary Chapman. And stay tuned for an upcoming peer-reviewed forum dedicated to the works of Winnifred’s sister, Edith Eaton (also known as “Sui Sin Far”) in a forthcoming issue of Canadian Literature. Explore more at the link in our bio!

France is pressing for a credible electoral process in Haiti after transitional authorities removed requirements that had made it harder for individuals under sanctions from the European Union, Canada, and the United States, as well as people owing money to the government, to seek office.⁠
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The changes came in a third revision of the electoral decree, published in early October 2026 by the office of Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé. Under the previous rules, candidates had to submit a certificate from the Banque de la République d’Haïti (Haiti’s central bank) confirming they were not insolvent debtors, bankrupt, or barred from using checkbooks. That requirement functioned as a practical barrier for people who had lost access to banking services because of bilateral sanctions. It has been eliminated.⁠
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The revised decree also loosens financial standards for future lawmakers and the next president. Candidates no longer need to prove they paid taxes every year for the past five years or show they have no outstanding debt to the national pension fund (ONA). They now only need to demonstrate current tax compliance. Certificates related to debts with the Industrial Development Fund were also dropped.⁠
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The decree continues to bar individuals sanctioned by the United Nations Security Council from running for president, Parliament, or local offices. The UN list primarily includes gang leaders, along with one former lawmaker. It does not automatically disqualify those sanctioned only by individual governments or the European Union.⁠
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On October 8, French Ambassador Gautier Lekens met with Prime Minister Fils-Aimé. Lekens said he reaffirmed France’s commitment to “a credible electoral process that allows Haitians to freely choose their leaders, with candidates who meet the integrity standards essential for a free and democratic election.” He added that Haiti’s future president “must be able to represent the country with dignity, defend its interests, and act in the best interests of its people both within Haiti and on the international stage.”⁠
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#lunionsuite #haitianamerican

How’s Your Navratri Going ?? ✨📸

#fyp #explore #navratri #garba #gujarat

Alexander Skarsgård’s costume for his latest film was extraordinary and he’s giving part of it to Graham.⁣
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#TheGrahamNortonShow #AlexanderSkarsgard ⁣
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On Graham's sofa are Oscar winner Olivia Colman and Swedish star Alexander Skarsgård, together in comedy fantasy Wicker; the great John Malkovich, Oscar-tipped as an ageing CIA officer in Martin McDonagh's dark new comedy Wild Horse Nine; and The Bear star Ayo Edebiri, talking about her new film, Clarissa .

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