More than one quarter of Canadian elementary students are not going to school regularly, but most parents say that has not improved safety in school zones. In fact, most say congestion and driver behaviour have either worsened or not improved.… »
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Immigration & Refugees, Politics, Society
Canada opens immigration lottery for parents and grandparents sponsorship
Tens of thousands of Canadians and permanent residents of Canada are expected to apply to sponsor their parents and grandparents as the federal government relaunches its controversial lottery system on Tuesday. After several months of hiatus, the federal government announced… »
International, Internet, Science & Technology
Instagram to hear girls on internet harassment
More than half (58 per cent) of girls surveyed by the non-profit Plan International say they have been harassed or abused on social media. And they want social media companies to take action as well as government, police and civil… »
86 Black students get financial assistance for education
For the 35th year, Black students across Canada will receive scholarships to help them pursue their post-secondary education. An award program was set up by the Black Business and Professional Association, a non-profit that “addresses equity and opportunity for the… »
Finally, a consular visit to Canadians imprisoned by China
After months of detention with no contact with Canadian authorities, China finally allowed a virtual consular contact with two detained Canadians. Former diplomat Michael Kovrig, and consultant Michael Spavor have been in Chinese prisons since December 2018. Their arrest and… »
Arts & Entertainment, Indigenous
Quebec rapper mourns Indigenous deaths, releases single called “Génocide”
Among the numerous Quebec artists that have raised their voice following the passing of Joyce Echaquan, a 37-year old Atikamekw woman who died in a public hospital after being insulted and humiliated by nurses, Algonquin rapper Samian is one to… »
‘Stay out’ of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Canada tells Turkey
Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said today he told his Turkish counterpart that Ankara should “stay out” of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Speaking to reporters on Friday prior to embarking on a week-long European tour to discuss… »
Food banks to get $100 million
Saying the pandemic has increased food insecurity, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced an injection of $100 million to improve access to food and increase food supply for vulnerable Canadians. One in seven need help with food The government says… »
Survey: Canadians and attitudes toward their police
With massive and often violent anti-police riots in the U.S, the situation in Canada seems somewhat different. While there have been highly questionable incidents in Canada of late involving police and people of colour or non-caucasian ethnicity, the movement to … »
Economy, International, Society
Documentary exposes international tax injustice
Canadian tax specialist, Brigitte Alepin, has co-written a documentary which looks at the perils of international tax competition and injustice. Fast & Dangerous, a Race to the Bottom will premiere on October 15, 2020 at the World Tax Summit-TaxCOOP2020 ,… »
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