By: Davina Bhandar in Vancouver Within the space of a few moments, Jagmeet Singh became one of Canada’s most admired politicians. His cool-under-pressure reaction to…
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Pundits Weigh in on Islamic Identity in Canada
by Alireza Ahmadian in Vancouver, British Columbia Identity determines how we value ourselves and how others perceive us. Its significance has increased with globalization, migration…
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‘We Lost Our Way’ in 2015 Campaign, Patrick Brown Says of Niqab and Defending Minorities
by BJ Siekierski in Ottawa Patrick Brown has already taken the Ontario Progressive Conservative party in a new direction since becoming its leader — now he’s…
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by Alireza Ahmadian in Vancouver In this piece, journalist Alireza Ahmadian discusses Canada’s arms deal with Saudi Arabia with Cesar Jaramillo, Executive Director of Project…
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For the Conservatives to Move Ahead, Harper has to Move Out
Commentary by L. Ian MacDonald in Montreal In one sense, the Liberal majority in the House is good for the Conservatives. It puts them in a position…
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by Alireza Ahmadian in Vancouver Analysts and members of the Iranian-Canadian community say they are optimistic about a thawing of relations between Iran and Canada…
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Liberal Government Withdraws Appeal of Niqab Decision
by Janice Dickson in Ottawa Fulfilling a promise made during the election campaign, the Trudeau government said today it plans to drop the federal government’s…
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Council of CEOs’ Manley Slams Conservative Approach to China, Calls for Trade Deal
by BJ Siekierski in Ottawa John Manley — the president and CEO of Canadian Council of Chief Executives — criticized the Harper government Tuesday for…
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Step One in Rebuilding the CPC: Cutting Loose the Religious Right
by Tasha Kheiriddin in Toronto Red, blue or purple? As it nurses its bruises from the election, the Conservative party is asking itself what its complexion ought…
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Hear this Election’s Racism Wake-up Call
by Ranjit Bhaskar, Naheed Nenshi, Sharmila Setaram and Desmond Cole Four voices say it’s time to get real about bigotry and structural discrimination in Canada. ‘THE CANADIAN…
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