Today Ontario’s Minister of Agriculture, Ernie Hardeman, introduced a bill they’ve been considering for several months. This comes in response to complaints about animal rights groups trespassing on farms. The Security From Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2019 was…»
Highlights / protests
Canada concerned by violent crackdown on Iranian protesters
Canada is deeply concerned by the violent crackdown on protesters by Iranian security forces, which has resulted in mass arrests and the deaths of dozens of people, Canadian officials said Tuesday. “We condemn the threats made by Iranian officials and…»
Hong Kong protests: a former diplomat’s viewpoint
Many of the several hundred students barricaded at Hong Kong University have surrendered to police early this morning. However, it seems unlikely that the protests, now several months old, will abate anytime soon. Colin Robertson, is Vice-President at the Canadian…»
Canada urges ‘timely and peaceful transition’ amid Lebanon protests
Canada called for a “peaceful transition” of power in Lebanon as protesters continued to block roads in Beirut and across of the country, amid nationwide protests demanding an end to widespread corruption and mismanagement by the political class that has…»
Environment, International, Society
Extinction rebellion action in Canada: measured success
On October 7, 2019, Extinction Rebellion activists blocked several bridges in Canada and succeeded in drawing attention to their message that climate change is an emergency already underway. The movement’s name refers to the belief that the world has entered…»
Economy, International, Society
Climate protesters hit Montreal commuters
Demonstrations yesterday by climate activists blocked thousands of commuters in Halifax, Toronto, Edmonton, Vancouver and Victoria, in addition to several other cities around the world including New York, London, Dublin, Berlin, Wellington, and Sydney. The action resulted in many arrests…»
Climate activists cause havoc to morning commute
As planned, climate activists have begun cross Canada action in a controversial move claimed to raise awareness about global warming and climate change. Similar actions have already taken place this morning in the U.K, where many arrests have been made.…»
81-year old woman “shocked” at Antifa bullying
Will meet with police today; son calls protesters “thugs” Last Sunday the leader of the right-leaning People’s Party of Canada (PPC) was to speak at a Hamilton college as part of the ongoing federal election campaign. Both supporters and opponents…»
China tells Canada to stop ‘meddling’ in Hong Kong affairs
Chinese officials accused Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland of “meddling” in China’s internal affairs Sunday and warned that Beijing’s response to ongoing protests in Hong Kong “brook no interference by any other country, organization or individual.” The warning by an…»
Hong Kong: Chinese-Canadian lawyer analyses ongoing protests
Huge crowds were on the streets of Hong Kong again last night protesting a proposed extradition law with China. Hong Kong chief executive, Carrie Lam, has said the proposal will become law and compared protesters to spoiled children. Andrea Chun…»
Arts and Entertainment, Immigration & Refugees, International, Religion, Society
Black History Month: Canada Post celebrates with another stamp
Economy, International, Politics, Society
Some millionaires ask World Economic Forum to tax them more
Economy, International, Society
Toronto climbs on world list of expensive cities, Vancouver still number 2
Environment, International, Politics, Society
