As punishment, Abootman and his men are banished by being set adrift on an ice floe. Kevin McCormick, the president of Huntington University which is also in Sudbury, issued a statement of support for the Scholar Strike as well: "Huntington University is committed to creating a safe space for learning and working, and an inclusive environment, for all members of our community. Later, Kyle is watching Ike, his adopted brother from Canada, stand outside his house, picketing. After Abootman throws a celebration party to celebrate the end of the strike, treating it as a great victory for Canada, Terrance and Phillip gatecrash the party and reveal to the Canadian public that they lost $10.4 million by not working during the strike, while the gumballs and coupons are worth $3,008. [A conductor leads a group of singers] We even took three hours to rehearse this striking song! I use WIKI 2 every day and almost forgot how the original Wikipedia looks like.

You could also do it yourself at any point in time. "In the last few months, we have announced a new senate ad hoc committee on racism and discrimination that will tackle these issues inside the academy," he said.

Canada on Strike. Chiger, Kristen, South Park & the Law (September 19, 2012). local as Muslim superhero Ms. Marvel, Champagne says he will stop arms exports to Turkey if rights abuse uncovered, Groups call for action after dying Atikamekw woman subjected to 'the worst form of racism'. Huntington University is proud to support the scholars, faculty, staff and students who engage and raise their voices in this unified call for justice and equality for all members of our campuses, communities, nations and world. Trechak was "happy to see South Park get back on track to the focus and humor from the previous seasons. ", Craig replies "Nothing!" [1] The 171st episode of the series overall, it first aired on Comedy Central in the United States on April 2, 2008. Café 180 Patron [stands up and poses] That's right, suck my Canadian balls! As the strike continues, many Canadians are dying of starvation, and a news report shows that the United States has brought in Danish people to fill their positions.

A notable part of the episode for him was the viral video, "What What (In The Butt)".

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Would you like Wikipedia to always look as professional and up-to-date? While on the phone with him, they agree that Canada deserves more money but they do not have any to give. Leaders should be as accommodating as possible with participating employees.". March out of the halls!

[10][11], "Canada on Strike", along with the thirteen other episodes from South Park's twelfth season, were released on a three-disc DVD set and two-disc Blu-ray set in the United States on March 10, 2009. "[2] The A.V. Kyle approaches the other boys with worries about his brother, but they are too busy watching Terrance and Phillip to care. "Staff members who wish to participate in Scholar Strike activities are asked to make individual arrangements with their managers. University administrators are being asked to support staff who choose to take part, and not penalize those who choose to participate.

", Cartman responds "Gayness!" ✪ Canadian Television in the USA - edited video by PKLaf, ✪ NERF - Zombie Strike Stories: Gas 'n' Glo (Episode 11). before all the other students laugh and ridicule the Canadians. Overall, while it wasn't a bad episode "the show muddles the argument it's trying to make by letting the parallels to Canada get off track.

He noted that though it was an "issue" episode, it was still humorous, unlike other such episodes like "Britney's New Look". In a statement, Laurentian University President Robert Hache said he supported the strike. The sets included brief audio commentaries by Parker and Stone for each episode, a collection of deleted scenes, and two special mini-features, The Making of Major Boobage and Six Days to South Park.[12]. Sudbury: Police bust cannabis facility in Sudbury, Muslim-Canadian actress selected as lead role of Ms. Marvel, Stark video shows crews fighting massive blaze in California, Ont. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia "Canada on Strike" South Park episode: Episode no.

Darren MacDonald They have also remained consistent with their dislike of the Hollywood creative elite (including actors and writers, although they are both) and their willingness to take a different viewpoint than the popular media. CTV News Northern Ontario Digital Content Producer, University in Greater Sudbury and across Canada will start a little later than expected because of a two-day strike. After realizing that all the Terrance and Phillip episodes are reruns, they attempt to call Abootman to end the strike, as they refuse to watch horrendous American comedy, represented by a pastiche of Family Guy. "[5] IGN's Travis Fickett stated that "It was probably inevitable that South Park would comment on the writers' strike in some fashion, and here they do – by way of Canada. In a plan to raise money from the Internet, the boys post a video on "YouToob" of Butters singing Samwell's "What What (In the Butt)". Any staff wishing to participate need simply notify us. "As athletes have done, so, too, must academics. Known as the Scholar Strike Canada, the work stoppage is aimed at protesting police brutality in the U.S. and Canada… Our community is absolutely capable of affecting change.". The episode was a criticism of the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike. "[2], Brad Trechak of TV Squad noted especially "the battle royal [sic] scene with all the YouTube people" and the "scintillating conversation" of the Canadians at the episode end. [runs out and poses] It's Canada! [Pizza Nut] Canada on strike! Court, ED", "South Park: The Complete Twelfth Season Blu-ray Review". It will enhance any encyclopedic page you visit with the magic of the WIKI 2 technology. In Canada, Abootman learns of the world's lackluster response to Canada Appreciation Day, and resolves to have the country go on strike, spurring the Canadians to break out into a choreographed song and dance number. University of Texas Review of Entertainment & Sports Law, Vol. woman shocked when credit card cancelled without notice, Trump's doctor says president will 'continue carrying out his duties' while recovering from COVID-19, Here's what CDC guidelines say should happen next after Trump and first lady test positive for COVID-19, With Trump testing positive, a look at some Canadian politicians and COVID-19, Comic fans celebrate casting of Markham, Ont. Mr. Mackey informs the students that it is Canada Appreciation Day and plays a video in which Stephen Abootman, President of the World Canadian Bureau (initialism: WGA),[2] asks the students to remember all of Canada's contributions to the world. The source code for the WIKI 2 extension is being checked by specialists of the Mozilla Foundation, Google, and Apple. [3] It goes viral, but in order to claim their money at the Colorado Department of Internet Money, the boys must wait in line behind other Internet video sensations, such as Laughing Baby, Dramatic Chipmunk,[4] Tay Zonday, Afro Ninja, Sneezing Panda, Chris Crocker, Tron Guy, Star Wars Kid, and Numa Numa Guy. "[5], In November 2010, Comedy Central and Viacom, Comedy Central's parent company, were sued for copyright infringement for their recreation of the viral video, What What (In the Butt). Known as the Scholar Strike Canada, the work stoppage is aimed at protesting police brutality in the U.S. and Canada. When the other delegates try to explain that they cannot give Canada money, Abootman is insulted, storms out and shouts that the strike will continue. Written and directed by series co-creator Trey Parker, the episode was inspired by the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike. ", The professors will not be in class Sept. 9-10, and say they will "use this time to organize public digital teach-ins on police brutality and violence in our communities from both historical and contemporary perspectives.". Timmins trying to deal with discarded needles, A COVID-adjusted version of 'Jack and Diane', OPP explosives disposal unit deployed to Timmins after police discover multiple devices, Police investigating in New Sudbury after man found in medical distress, Sudbury SNOLAB researchers win a 'science Oscar' for leading-edge research into dark matter, Young people taking part in dangerous online dare, police warn, Failing culvert gives Greater Sudbury a chance to restore Garson section of Junction Creek.

"Canada on Strike" is the fourth episode in the twelfth season of the American animated television series South Park. We will be joining thousands of academics in higher education in a labour action known as Scholar Strike to protest anti-Black, racist and colonial police brutality in the U.S., Canada and elsewhere.

Abootman … "Faculty and instructors are asked to communicate any intended class changes to students with as much advance notice as possible," the statement said.