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Zero Tolerance for Barbaric Cultural Practices Act controversial for more than its title

While much of the criticism of the Harper government’s Zero Tolerance for Barbaric Cultural Practices Act has been directed at its boldly overwrought title, legal…

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Our Male Chauvinist Culture

Fred Maroun November 12, 2014 No Comments Canada forced marriages frosh week gender equality honour killings Jian Ghomeshi polygamy Rape sexual assault Sheila Copps university campus violence against women women women's rights

Canada’s government will shortly introduce a bill intended to further discourage “barbaric cultural practices,” such as polygamy, forced marriages, and “honour” killings. I suspect that…

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“These tulips are a token of our gratitude to Canada...As I was born in Ottawa, I particularly feel strongly attached to Canada. I think of Canada as my second homeland.” -Princess Margriet of the Netherlands. Story by @MansoorTanweer: http://bit.ly/3nXz1E7 @adamtbunch

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What’s the story behind the Canadian Tulip Festival? Mansoor Tanweer writes about the reason behind the festival and how it connects to the birth of Princess Margriet of the Netherlands. Read on: http://bit.ly/3nXz1E7 #Netherlands #Canada

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78 years ago, Princess Margriet was born in #Ottawa. However, Canadian #immigration law was a great source of anxiety for her family. The #Canadian government had to step in to ensure that the line of succession remained untouched by Canada’s laws. Read on:http://bit.ly/3nXz1E7

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