Within the space of a few moments, Jagmeet Singh became one of Canada’s most admired politicians. His cool-under-pressure reaction to being confronted by an angry heckler is just one of the reasons Singh is considered…
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Pundits Weigh in on Islamic Identity in Canada
Identity determines how we value ourselves and how others perceive us. Its significance has increased with globalization, migration and technological advancements. Many people today consider themselves to have multiple identities, while others are happy with…
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‘We Lost Our Way’ in 2015 Campaign, Patrick Brown Says of Niqab and Defending Minorities
Patrick Brown has already taken the Ontario Progressive Conservative party in a new direction since becoming its leader — now he’s encouraging his former federal colleagues to do the same as they try to reinvent…
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In this piece, journalist Alireza Ahmadian discusses Canada’s arms deal with Saudi Arabia with Cesar Jaramillo, Executive Director of Project Ploughshares, a non-governmental organization working in Canada and abroad to advocate for policy reform to…
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For the Conservatives to Move Ahead, Harper has to Move Out
In one sense, the Liberal majority in the House is good for the Conservatives. It puts them in a position where they needn’t be in any rush to launch a leadership campaign and convention. No…
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Analysts and members of the Iranian-Canadian community say they are optimistic about a thawing of relations between Iran and Canada now that a new government is in power. Despite the fact that a large and…
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Liberal Government Withdraws Appeal of Niqab Decision
Fulfilling a promise made during the election campaign, the Trudeau government said today it plans to drop the federal government’s appeal in the case of the Canadian woman, Zunera Ishaq, who fought to wear a niqab…
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Council of CEOs’ Manley Slams Conservative Approach to China, Calls for Trade Deal
John Manley — the president and CEO of Canadian Council of Chief Executives — criticized the Harper government Tuesday for mismanaging bilateral relationships with China and Mexico, and reiterated a call for the incoming Liberal…
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Step One in Rebuilding the CPC: Cutting Loose the Religious Right
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 the future. Much of this will depend not just on…
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Hear this Election’s Racism Wake-up Call
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 October 19 column in New Canadian Media.) As a new Canadian, the…
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