Tag: Canada
Police were ready to shoot indigenous pipeline protesters in Canada, documents...
The protesters' lawyer Martin Peters said the police had acted as “security guards” for the company.
The story behind the world’s first private refugee sponsorship program
“There are seven countries right now designing programs based on what they’ve learned about ours.”
27 youth climate activists arrested for Canadian parliament sit-in demanding Green...
"Climate change is impacting us now, so we're acting now and we expect our politicians to do the same."
‘People are dying’: Bernie Sanders heads to Canada with an insulin...
"We are going to end pharma’s greed."
Massive resistance means the Trans Mountain Pipeline fight rages on
"People across British Columbia do not want this pipeline built and will make sure it isn't."
Canada passes ‘Free Willy’ bill banning whale and dolphin captivity
"Today is a really good day for animals in Canada."
Canada announces plan to ban single-use plastics
“As early as 2021, Canada will ban harmful single-use plastics from coast to coast.”
Damning Canadian inquiry calls the murder and disappearance of Indigenous women...
The report follows decades of anguish and anger as indigenous communities have called for greater attention to the epidemic of dead and missing indigenous women, girls and two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex and asexual people.
Is Canada’s new Ombudsperson for responsible enterprise really capable of remedying...
But what power for remedy will CORE really offer with their recommendations and suggestions?
Another oil train crashes as Alberta Government gets into oil-by-rail business
Oil trains will continue to derail and cause large fires and spills.
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Senate rejects Sanders’ push to halt US arms sales as weapons fuel 44,000 deaths...
The Senate overwhelmingly voted against the measures, leaving advocates of peace and human rights questioning U.S. complicity in the alleged war crimes unfolding in Gaza.
Musk and Ramaswamy’s DOGE: Mass firings, deregulation, and the erosion of federal protections
Critics argue that these plans will erode social safety nets, undermine public services, and disproportionately benefit corporate interests.
A progressive vision for education in the 21st century
This system spans early childhood education, K-12 education, higher education, and workforce development—each piece a load-bearing support for the American dream.
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas leader in landmark decision
The ICC’s decision follows months of investigation into allegations of atrocities committed by both Israeli forces and Hamas, marking a pivotal moment in international justice.
David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...
As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.