Emily Spanton
@whatdoesntkillu.bsky.social
Public and Mental Health | Politics and Policy. Free Palestine. Team Orca. Eng/French. She/Elle.
A final note: For those that don't know, I wasn't being questioned regarding something I did nor my status in France - I was the victim of a crime and the perpetrators were local police officers.
March 13, 2025 at 7:51 PM
A final note: For those that don't know, I wasn't being questioned regarding something I did nor my status in France - I was the victim of a crime and the perpetrators were local police officers.
Example: Foreign Affairs sat outside the room I was being questioned in for 12 HOURS. She couldn't come in, she couldn't say anything, but she sat there so I knew I wasn't alone - thats all they can do.
But it's everything when you're alone & scared.
I still cry when I see 🇨🇦
But it's everything when you're alone & scared.
I still cry when I see 🇨🇦
March 13, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Example: Foreign Affairs sat outside the room I was being questioned in for 12 HOURS. She couldn't come in, she couldn't say anything, but she sat there so I knew I wasn't alone - thats all they can do.
But it's everything when you're alone & scared.
I still cry when I see 🇨🇦
But it's everything when you're alone & scared.
I still cry when I see 🇨🇦
I have nothing but positive things to say about my incredible team, the Ambassador, and every Canadian I've encountered via Foreign Affairs.
But you need to be aware they can't intervene in a sovereign nation's process.
But you need to be aware they can't intervene in a sovereign nation's process.
March 13, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I have nothing but positive things to say about my incredible team, the Ambassador, and every Canadian I've encountered via Foreign Affairs.
But you need to be aware they can't intervene in a sovereign nation's process.
But you need to be aware they can't intervene in a sovereign nation's process.
If there is a safety concern, Foreign Affairs can assist in a limited capacity. Because I'm a public figure when in Paris, the press follow me, I am given an emergency number to call for extraction from public spaces to a safe space.
It was 5 yrs before I was offered that service.
It was 5 yrs before I was offered that service.
March 13, 2025 at 7:51 PM
If there is a safety concern, Foreign Affairs can assist in a limited capacity. Because I'm a public figure when in Paris, the press follow me, I am given an emergency number to call for extraction from public spaces to a safe space.
It was 5 yrs before I was offered that service.
It was 5 yrs before I was offered that service.
Foreign Affairs can assist with translation services - again, they can't intervene or advise you (though they will advise you to do what local authorities say).
For language barriers or legal docs, they can only ensure you understand what is happening.
That's it.
For language barriers or legal docs, they can only ensure you understand what is happening.
That's it.
March 13, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Foreign Affairs can assist with translation services - again, they can't intervene or advise you (though they will advise you to do what local authorities say).
For language barriers or legal docs, they can only ensure you understand what is happening.
That's it.
For language barriers or legal docs, they can only ensure you understand what is happening.
That's it.
Foreign Affairs can communicate with your family in Canada, and assist you doing so i.e. access to internet & toll-free calls to Canada.
But, you must surrender all devices (& your passport) to enter the consulate or embassy - write all contacts/relevant info on a piece of paper
But, you must surrender all devices (& your passport) to enter the consulate or embassy - write all contacts/relevant info on a piece of paper
March 13, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Foreign Affairs can communicate with your family in Canada, and assist you doing so i.e. access to internet & toll-free calls to Canada.
But, you must surrender all devices (& your passport) to enter the consulate or embassy - write all contacts/relevant info on a piece of paper
But, you must surrender all devices (& your passport) to enter the consulate or embassy - write all contacts/relevant info on a piece of paper
Foreign Affairs can give you a list of local attorneys but you must retain one at your own expense.
The list is vetted but you must make that decision yourself, consular officials can't recommend anyone (this avoids kickbacks etc).
*Again, it's at your own expense*
The list is vetted but you must make that decision yourself, consular officials can't recommend anyone (this avoids kickbacks etc).
*Again, it's at your own expense*
March 13, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Foreign Affairs can give you a list of local attorneys but you must retain one at your own expense.
The list is vetted but you must make that decision yourself, consular officials can't recommend anyone (this avoids kickbacks etc).
*Again, it's at your own expense*
The list is vetted but you must make that decision yourself, consular officials can't recommend anyone (this avoids kickbacks etc).
*Again, it's at your own expense*
12 March 2020 | Sunrise over Reykjavik, Iceland.
• Icelandair has the nicest airport lounge (and I've done a lot of travelling) - showered before having a complimentary mimosa & full breakfast, in a bed, w a real fireplace, while watching the sunrise.
• Still zero info re COVID, restrictions.
• Icelandair has the nicest airport lounge (and I've done a lot of travelling) - showered before having a complimentary mimosa & full breakfast, in a bed, w a real fireplace, while watching the sunrise.
• Still zero info re COVID, restrictions.
March 12, 2025 at 2:49 PM
12 March 2020 | Sunrise over Reykjavik, Iceland.
• Icelandair has the nicest airport lounge (and I've done a lot of travelling) - showered before having a complimentary mimosa & full breakfast, in a bed, w a real fireplace, while watching the sunrise.
• Still zero info re COVID, restrictions.
• Icelandair has the nicest airport lounge (and I've done a lot of travelling) - showered before having a complimentary mimosa & full breakfast, in a bed, w a real fireplace, while watching the sunrise.
• Still zero info re COVID, restrictions.