The Canadian Minister of Organized Crime Reduction and Border Security, Bill Blair says that measures must be taken to address gun violence in Canada but that no ban or other regulation will be voted before the coming federal elections. Entering…»
Highlights / Parliament
Lighting event in Ottawa will launch the holiday season
Hundreds of thousands of coloured lights will go on at 7pm on December 5, 2018 at Canada’s Parliament building to kick off the holiday season. It is the launch of the 34th edition of Christmas Lights Across Canada and will…»
Economy, International, Politics
How the press and politics have evolved in Canada (and likely elsewhere) (part 2 of 2)
Book: Power, Prime Ministers and the Press: The Battle for Truth on Parliament Hill In the beginning was politics, shortly after came the press. In the early days in Canada, and undoubtedly elsewhere, newspapers –print journalism- was very biased. Papers…»
Cross-country skiing promoted on Parliament Hill
Winter can be very long depending on where you live in Canada, but if you embrace it and engage in outdoor activities, it can be quite enjoyable. Many Canadians do not and spend the season grumbling and trying to escape…»
Arts and Entertainment, Politics, Society
Parliament’s skating rink is officially open
It’s a first and part of Canada’s 150th Anniversary celebrations. A National Hockey League size skating rink has been built on the grounds of Canada’s Parliament in Ottawa. The scene on Parliament Hill Thursday afternoon © Hill cam It has been…»
The unruliness of Members of Parliament
Seeking more dignity in Parliamentary debates This month a U.S. Senator said he would not seek re-election as he did not want to be a part of the indecorous level of debate in U.S. politics of late. In Canada’s House…»
Site of historical Parliament open to public
A Montreal museum is extending a major archeological dig and inviting the public to come and learn about the site of Canada’s first Parliament. In the 1800s, what is now Canada was still a colony of Britain and was ruled by…»
Immigration & Refugees, International, Politics, Society
Anti-Islamophobia vote: Canadians differ from government
It has been divisive ever since a Member of Parliament introduced her motion late last year. The government votes today on a motion to condemn racism and Islamophobia. Because of the Liberal Party majority, it is expected to pass. But…»
Immigration & Refugees, Politics, Society
Free speech or Islamophobia- Clashes in cities across Canada
It’s all because of a non-binding motion in Canada’s Parliament. The motion proposed by a Muslim member of the Liberal government seeks to condemn racism, discrimination and Islamophobia. Opponents fear the potential for limits on free speech. The federal opposition…»
International, Politics, Society
Controversial government debate on “Islamophobia”
A Liberal government motion to condemn Islamophobia is set to begin in a few hours. It’s expected to be a heated debate. Liberal Member of Parliament Iqra Khalid who is originally from Pakistan, and now represents a Mississauga riding (near…»
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Canada among the world’s top 10 innovators, but China leads the way
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Legal cannabis in Canada: one year later, and 'edibles' join 'smokables'
