Toronto Brace Yourself For G20 & G8

The world economic leaders will be in Toronto for next few day to discuss everything from economics to social issues. The representatives for these events are know as the G2o or G8.

The G20 consists of the 20 strong world nations and the G8 consisting of 8.

Usually when such events take place, the hosting city is on lockdown. This year we see it in Toronto, where it seems everything is on constant lock down.

Basically what this means for most Torontonians, those who live or work in the city is massive delays and basically a very quiet downtown. Along with protests and drama. The authorities however are on the hunt for any trouble makers.

Really this whole protesting idea is funny. Protests are not at all a Canadian thing. At least not in the provinces other then Quebec. We see most protesting done in foreign lands. Most recently Greece, who on any given day would love nothing more then to protest.

My big question is why are most foreign countries willing to protest, argue, and demand more yet Canada sits back and accepts the state of the country as is. Now I fully understand that Canada is very well off and we have it really well. Yet when it comes to politics and knowing what is going on in our own country, Canadians don't have much of an idea. I can guarantee that more Canadians are familiar with any global event rather then local.

Additional Reading:

• The Globe and Mail

• The Star

• Blog TO

• G20

• G8