Canada Indefinitely Extends NATO Mission in Latvia
Peace advocates have warned that Canada’s support for expanding NATO and ongoing military operations have only worsened tensions with Russia.
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Police Enabling of 'Freedom' Occupation Highlights Structural Problems, Activists Warn
“There's a structural issue here, and [the occupation in] Ottawa has exposed that, but that's existed from the very beginnings of Canadian history with the creation of policing."
Think Tank Panned for Accusing Pipeline Opponents of Supporting Putin
A leading Macdonald-Laurier Institute researcher claimed that Canadians who oppose fossil fuel projects are supporting Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine.
Canada Refers Allegations of Russian War Crimes to International Court
The ICC prosecutor said: “I am satisfied that there is a reasonable basis to believe that both alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity have been committed in Ukraine.”
Kenney Condemned for Promoting Oil Interests During Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney tweeted “The choice is clear: Alberta oil is better than dictator oil" while Russia attacked Ukraine.
Economist Calls for Emergency Support for Ottawa Workers
A labour economist is calling on the federal government to provide emergency income support to workers in Ottawa who were unable to work as a result of the so-called “freedom” occupation.
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."
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.
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.