It appears the issue about how–and why–Canadian police treat First Nations people will not be going away anytime soon. Last week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki had a very public debate on the matter. On Tuesday,… »
Terry Haig
Terry Haig has been a journalist for over 40 years and a radio host for over 20. He was been with RCI since 1972, playing the role of writer, producer, newsreader and and on-air personality. Mr. Haig is also an actor, having performed in over 60 films as well as on the stage in Canada, the UK and the United States. He is perhaps best known for his work with the Montreal Expos baseball team when he was a beat writer, a columnist and the analyst for Expos games.
Alberta health professionals want mask wearing rules expanded
A group of doctors and scientists in Alberta is calling on the province to make wearing a mask mandatory in all indoor spaces outside the home, in crowds and on public transit. “Those jurisdictions that have a high masking rate… »
Quebec’s premier announces plan to target racism
Quebec Premier Premier François Legault says he is setting up a group to look at ways to target racism in Quebec–despite his much-repeated view that there is no systemic racism in the province. His announcement came Monday, just hours after… »
Economy, Immigration & Refugees
Mexico halts its temporary farm workers coming to Canada–for now
Mexico has put a halt on temporary agricultural workers coming to Canada. The decision follows a recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Ontario that has resulted in two workers dying in the Windsor area, a farming heartland in the southwestern… »
Montreal mayor commits to action after damning report on racism
Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante says she is ready to act on a report released Monday that says the city has turned a “blind eye” to systemic racism and discrimination in police and city administration. “I want you to know that… »
Answers sought in RCMP killing of First Nations man in New Brunswick
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde is calling for a complete overhaul of the policing system in Canada, two days after a First Nations man was shot and killed by New Brunswick RCMP. The confrontation left Rodney Levi,… »
Oil again flowing through Trans Mountain pipeline following B.C. oil spill
Crude oil is flowing again through the pipeline that carries about 300,000 barrels a day from Alberta to Canada’s West Coast, following an oil spill near the city of Abbotsford in eastern British Columbia late Friday night. The crown-owned Trans… »
Uncategorized
Pair of government agencies will expand race-based data
Noting that it recognizes that the social, economic and labour market impacts of COVID-19 have not been equally felt by all Canadians, Statistics Canada is starting a pilot project to collect information on race and visible minority status as part… »
Trudeau says RCMP not immune from racism
It is unclear where the difference of opinion will lead and how it will play out, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki appear to have more than just a slight difference of opinion about how deep… »
Video shows Alberta First Nations chief in fight with RCMP officers
As Canada’s prime minister and the head of the country’s national police force publicly debate whether or not “systemic racism” exists in the RCMP, a video of an early-morning parking lot confrontation between a First Nations chief and RCMP officers… »
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