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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 and cultural experts today weighed in with warnings about its…

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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 this bill will be supported by the vast majority of…

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13 Apr

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13 Apr

As the curtain falls on "Kim’s Convenience", a show loved by people around the world, NCM looks at what makes "Kim’s" special and why shows like it should be the norm rather than the exception. #KimsConvenience Read on: https://bit.ly/3wTj5sy

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13 Apr

Remote options are paving a path for some #asylum seekers to become permanent residents sooner. @IRB_Canada said online hearings will continue until at least September “which is when we expect...it is safe to resume in-person hearings.” @Refugees Read on: https://bit.ly/2OKM5RW

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