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Support for Sikh Extremism in Canada Never Disappeared Completely

In the lead-up to an election politicians pander to certain constituencies. That is just what they do. It is all in the context of getting…

Women’s Organizers Hopeful Under Trudeau Leadership

Shan Qiao and Debbie Douglas March 9, 2016 No Comments federal elections Federal Government immigrant women Indigenous Justin Trudeau Metropolis OCASI refugees women women's rights

Women’s rights advocates are looking for influential Canadian female figures to join a national women’s coalition to raise awareness about women’s issues and get more…

Commentary

Inclusion, Diversity Bode Well Under Trudeau

Andrew Griffith December 11, 2015 No Comments cabinet diversity Ethnic Communities Federal Election federal elections government inclusion Justin Trudeau Multiculturalism

The Liberal government has emphasized its diversity and inclusion language in speeches, cabinet ministers, committees and mandate letters. This emphasis has been reinforced by the…

Politics

#Elxn42 Sparked Muslim-Canadian Political Engagement

Tazeen Inam November 12, 2015 No Comments Elxn42 engagement Federal Election federal elections Muslim Muslim vote Muslims political POLITICS Vote voters Voting

In the weeks leading up to the Oct. 19 federal election, Rabia Khedr started to feel like she didn’t belong in Canada. The executive director…

Politics

Conservatives Misread Immigrants: Journalist Panel

Leah Bjornson October 29, 2015 No Comments #CdnImm Canadian Journalism Foundation ethnic vote Federal Election federal elections immigrants journalists Justin Trudeau Liberals mainstream media Muslim Canadians Muslims NCM Election Desk niqab voters

With the final ballots long since counted and the prime minister-designate Justin Trudeau preparing to name his cabinet, members and guests of the Canadian Journalism…

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Step One in Rebuilding the CPC: Cutting Loose the Religious Right

Tasha Kheiriddin October 27, 2015 No Comments Conservatives federal elections iPolitics religion Stephen Harper

Red, blue or purple? As it nurses its bruises from the election, the Conservative party is asking itself what its complexion ought to be in…

“Diversity a Given” in Trudeau Cabinet

Ranjit Bhaskar October 26, 2015 No Comments cabinet diversity Federal Election federal elections Justin Trudeau Liberals NCM Election Desk Prime Minister

One of prime minister-designate Justin Trudeau’s first orders of business will be to form a cabinet. It is one of the most difficult tasks facing…

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Hear this Election’s Racism Wake-up Call

Ranjit Bhaskar October 26, 2015 No Comments Conservatives desmond cole discrimination Federal Election federal elections Justin Trudeau Liberals racism Stephen Harper The Tyee

Four voices say it’s time to get real about bigotry and structural discrimination in Canada. ‘THE CANADIAN WAY’ Ranjit Bhaskar, New Canadian Media (From an…

Policy

Pros and Cons of Family Reunification

Leah Bjornson and Ranjit Bhaskar October 23, 2015 No Comments Conservatives Family Reunification federal elections Grandparents Jason Kenney Justin Trudeau Liberals NCM Election Desk parents Super Visa

Justin Trudeau has now officially been elected as Canada’s 29th Prime Minister and with him come promises of investment in infrastructure, electoral reform and changes…

Politics

First Mandarin-Speaking MP Elected in Canada

Shan Qiao October 22, 2015 No Comments CHINA Chinese Canadians Don Valley North Federal Election federal elections Geng Tan Joe Daniel Liberals Mandarin Michael Chan NCM Election Desk Toronto

For the first time in Canada’s electoral history a Mandarin-speaking member of Parliament was elected. Now hailed by the Chinese Mandarin community members as their…