Much has been said about Stephane Dion’s alleged Faustian deal with Russia that apparently got Canada invited to join the group of nations seeking to broker an end to the Syrian civil war. I, for one, believe our foreign minister… »
Highlights / Column
With our columns, learn more about topics as diverse as Canada’s place in the world, the Arctic, health, art, culture and the environment.
Immigration & Refugees, International, Politics, Society
The Chinese immigrant experience in early Canada: Alison Marshall
Chinese immigrants began to trickle in to Canada in the early 19th century, then in greater numbers in the latter part as labourers were needed for Canada’s great project of a national railway. But even as the brand new country… »
Environment & Animal Life, Politics, Society
Thumbs up for Ontario law to cut greenhouse gases
A leading environmental group is applauding an Ontario law to cut carbon emissions that cause climate change. Canada’s most populous province has created a legal obligation to reduce emissions by 80 per cent below 1990 levels by 2050. ‘A very… »
Canada lifts sanctions on Europe’s ‘last dictator’
Western leaders used to call him Europe’s last dictator. But Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who has ruled the former Soviet republic with an iron fist since 1994, is clawing his way back to Western favour largely thanks to the unintended… »
Youth hooked on videogames risk sleep deficits
Children and youth who have trouble controlling the time they spend playing videogame may have higher risks for sleep deficits, obesity and cardiovascular risk, according to a study from McMaster University in Ontario and California State University. Dr. Katherine Morrison… »
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Immigration & Refugees, Society
Lifestyle: the Ruzicka family: Living off the land, pioneer style
Pioneer lifestyle? well, in terms of food anyway. Last August, Shannon Ruzicka, husband Danny, and their three children decided on an experiment. Living on a farm in Viking, Alberta, they wondered if they could survive only on what the farm… »
Faith and Politics
Freedom of religion is one of the fundamental guarantees in Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The government of Canada says it is “committed to religious pluralism.” And more and more members elected to Parliament reflect the growing religious diversity… »
Asian Heritage Month
May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. The event gives the country a chance to showcase the culture, art and history of Asian Canadians. In this special section, Radio Canada International (RCI) presents profiles, reports and interviews highlighting the history… »
Why Canada can’t have the North Pole
Ottawa’s efforts to map the Central Arctic Ocean in an attempt to present a scientific case for Canada’s claim to the North Pole are a monumental waste of taxpayers’ money, says one of the country’s leading experts on international law… »
Environment & Animal Life, Politics, Society
Cities urged to take natural assets into account
A multi-stakeholder initiative is helping Canadian municipalities pay attention to the services that are provided by nature and, where possible, use or upgrade them instead of building expensive infrastructure. Brooks and rivers are some of the useful, natural assets being… »
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