What Do the Ottawa Occupation's Politics Mean for the Future?
“It will push the Canadian state further to the right in general over the coming years, and what we're likely to see is more polarization."
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Convoy Occupation's Politics Pose Unique Threat to Disabled People
“I don't think people realize the actual freedoms that disabled people have lost – and many were already underserved and isolated.”
Western Media Doesn’t Want You To Read The Word Palestine
Style guides at media organizations, broadcasters and newspapers prohibit the use of the word Palestine in most circumstances.
Black and Indigenous People Twice as Likely to Distrust Police
Data published by Statistics Canada shows Black and Indigenous people are twice as likely as others to report having little or no confidence in police.
Doug Ford Is Happy To Let Us Die For Peace At His Dinner Table
Ford has decided that his feelings are more important than fellow Ontarians who will be put at risk by dropping pandemic measures.
What Does Invoking the Emergencies Act Mean?
Critics fear the measure could set a precedent for impeding the right to assemble - including for those who strongly oppose the ongoing occupation of Ottawa.
Workers Speak Out Against Ottawa Occupation
“We're not going to get paid for lost wages. We don't know when these people are going to leave and we're afraid they're going to close us down again.”
Invoking The Emergencies Act Is A Dangerous Mistake
The use of these powers to deal with protesters is an attack on our right to assemble, even if we absolutely oppose the protest.
Communities Rally Against Convoy Occupation, Condemn Police Response
Police officers have expressed support for the occupation, and two members of the military's counter-terrorism unit are under investigation for allegedly participating.