CERB/CEWS: No Oversight For The Rich, Little Forgiveness For The Poor
The massive cash transfer from the public purse into private, corporate coffers remains the most expensive swindle of the pandemic.
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Canada Feared Requests for Equal Treatment When Crafting Ukrainian Refugee Policy
An immigration lawyer said the way Canada has treated Ukrainians should be viewed as a “model” for how to handle refugees fleeing all international crisis situations.
Panelists Extol Western Military Principles at Halifax Forum, Warn of ‘Too Much Critical Thinking’
“We have a problem in the U.S. of too much critical thinking."
Peace a Distant Prospect at The Halifax International Security Forum
The war in Ukraine was front and centre as journalists, politicians, military leaders and businesspeople gathered for the annual Halifax International Security Forum (HFX).
Canadian Military Makes Unsubstantiated Claim About Report Exposing Training of Ukrainian Far-Right Extremists
The report’s author says he is prepared to explore legal options to defend his work against unsubstantiated claims.
I Asked MPs Why They’ve Ignored Reports On Shireen Abu Akleh’s Killing
Many MPs called for an investigation into Shireen Abu Akleh’s death when it happened. They’ve since failed to speak about any of them
Canadian Officials Monitored U.S., U.K. and EU Statements Before Responding to Israel’s Killing of Journalist
“You don’t demonstrate leadership by waiting to see what others will do."
Canadian Diplomats Flagged Israel’s Poor Record of Investigating Attacks on Journalists After Reporter’s Death
“Israeli authorities have long faced criticism from human rights groups and media outlets for targeting journalists."
Canada’s Latest Immigration Announcement Does Not Help Most Migrants Seeking Permanent Residency
“They don’t see us as people.”