Words matter: Seeking asylum in Canada is not illegal
Earlier in June, U.S. President Joe Biden announced measures on migrants who cross the U.S.-Mexico border that allow authorities to deport or turn them back to Mexico without having the chance to claim asylum. One of Donald Trump’s main campaign agendas is to deport millions of undocumented migrants and prevent others from crossing borders. In recent years, tensions over Quebec’s Roxham Road...
Letter demands removal of Liberal MP as point person on Jewish community and antisemitism
A letter signed by hundreds of Canadians is demanding the prime minister replace Anthony Housefather as the federal government’s special advisor on Jewish community relations and antisemitism. The letter accuses the Montreal MP of pushing “anti-Palestinian racist and Islamophobic narratives” for months. Addressed to MPs and Senators, the letter asks for a full re-assessment and evaluation of the appointment. and...
The “Bratification” of Kamala Harris: Gen Z at the intersection of internet culture and politics
Bright lime green, simple font, Charli XCX’s hit album “Brat” is everywhere these days. It’s even put its stamp on Democratic presidential candidate and current U.S. vice president Kamala Harris’ social media accounts. “Brat” is a dance-pop album defined by a gritty authenticity, capturing the vulnerability of the cool-girl aesthetic. But it’s more than the music. Charli herself says Brat...
Most Canadians fear Trump re-election: poll
A new survey by the Angus Reid Institute (ARI) shows two-thirds of Canadians dread another term in the White House for Donald Trump. Some 28 per cent polled say another four years of Trump would be “terrible news” for Canada, while 38 per cent say a Trump win would be “bad.” Fifteen per cent say it would be good or...
Canadians want all party leaders to read full foreign interference report: survey
Canadians want accountability and answers — and federal party leaders who are fully informed of the unredacted contents of a special parliamentary report on foreign interference in the country’s political affairs. New survey data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute showed that a solid majority of Canadians — 66 per cent of respondents — feel that all federal leaders should accept the...
Canadians concern about acts of hate against Jews and Muslims waning, poll concludes
Canadians remain concerned about antisemitic and anti-Muslim acts but their concern is eroding.
Senate passes new bill tackling environmental racism
The Canadian Senate announced the passing of Bill C-226 that will address environmental racism and justice in Canada.
More public servants support new federal return-to-office policy than oppose it: poll
New survey shows that more public service union members support the federal government's plan to have workers in the office three days a week.
Call for noise bylaw change echoes again at Ottawa city hall
Protesters were back at city hall to demand an amendment to the city's noise bylaw which limits the use of megaphones and speakers in public.
Liberal support falters with Muslims and Jews as Trudeau responds to Israel-Gaza conflict
A new Angus Reid poll shows support for the federal Liberals slipping with Canadian Jews and Muslims.
Canada’s national party leaders reach new lows in popularity all at the same time
Canadians are disapproving of all three national party leaders at the same time, new polling shows.
Conservative rally to ‘axe the tax’ previews federal vote over carbon price
WTF? “Where’s the funds?” That’s what federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says Canadians need to ask about the April 1 increase in the national price on carbon under the Liberal government’s centrepiece policy to fight climate change. Conservative supporters at a recent “Axe the Tax” rally at the Infinity Convention Centre in in the city’s south end were part of...