Canada’s privacy commissioner and three of his provincial counterparts say a facial recognition tool sold by technology company Clearview constitutes mass surveillance and is illegal in Canada. “It is an affront to individuals’ privacy rights and inflicts broad-based harm on… »
Lynn Desjardins
Born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, Lynn has dedicated her working life to journalism. After decades in the field, she still believes journalism to be a pillar of democracy and she remains committed to telling stories she believes are important or interesting. Lynn loves Canada and embraces all seasons: skiing, skating, and sledding in winter, hiking, swimming and playing tennis in summer and running all the time. She is a voracious consumer of Canadian literature, public radio programs and classical music. Family and friends are most important. Good and unusual foods are fun. She travels when possible and enjoys the wilderness.
Immigration & Refugees, International
More ways for Hong Kongers to come to Canada announced
As China continues to clamp down on their civil liberties, the Canadian government has announced new initiatives to help more Hong Kong residents come to Canada. As of February 8, 2021, people may apply for new open work permits that… »
Canada puts 13 more groups on terrorist list
The Canadian government has added 13 new groups as terrorist entities bringing the number of groups listed under the Criminal Code to 73. Canadian law mandates severe penalties for individuals and organizations that deal with the property or finances of… »
Many food imports to Canada a product of child labour: report
“Canadians could be contributing to child and forced labour every time they go grocery shopping,” says the advocacy organization World Vision. It has issued a report which says that $3.7 billion worth of food imports to Canada are at risk… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology
Instructions for COVID-19 tests vary too much, says specialist
It doesn’t feel great, but swab that goes up the nose to test for COVID-19 must go far enough to get a proper sample. Some instructions for this testing may not provide for the most accurate results, says a doctor… »
UN’s Guterres must step down, says former Canadian ambassador
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres should absolutely not serve a second five-year term, says former Canadian Ambassador to the UN Stephen Lewis. In a blistering statement, he and his Co-Director of the Code Blue Campaign Paula Donovan say that Guterres… »
A variety of activities unveiled for Black History Month
A non-profit in the province of Quebec is celebrating three decades of “highlighting the journeys and success of Black communities, to build bridges with others.” The Round Table on Black History Month has unveiled a broad range of activities which… »
Environment & Animal Life, Health
Canadians say nature provides relief in pandemic
A public opinion poll found that 94 per cent of respondents said time spent in nature has helped to relieve the stress and anxiety they feel during Canada’s second wave of the pandemic. More than 85 per cent said access… »
Renovated container allows safe visits for seniors
A long-term care centre in western Canada has an innovative way to allow residents to visit with family and avoid the risk of catching COVID-19. The Queen’s Park Care Centre in the New Westminster suburb of Vancouver has a renovated… »
Prime minister speaks of ‘systemic racism’ in kick-off of Black History Month
February is Black History Month in Canada, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a statement inviting all Canadians to honour the legacy of Black Canadians and to reflect on their contributions to the country. “Black people have helped shape our… »
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