Category Archives: Social
Human Rights Commission joins call for public inquiry on sexual violence in prisons
OTTAWA — The Canadian Human Rights Commission says Canada needs an independent public inquiry to address serious issues of sexual violence and coercion in federal prisons for women. The commission is adding its weight to the call for such an inquiry
After the flood: First Nations along B.C.’s Highway 8 work on recovery
MERRITT, Wash. — Chief Arnie Lampreau of the Shackan Indian Band looks across the Nicola River that surged in November, pulling entire homes into its current and forcing residents to flee. Above its banks, the charred remains of yellow pines cover
Muslim charity seeks court shutdown of federal audit, alleging systemic Islamophobia
OTTAWA — Canada's largest grassroots Muslim organization is asking a court to halt a federal audit of its activities as a registered charity, alleging the probe is discriminatory and violates its charter rights. The Muslim Association of Canada is fili...
Charest, Brown both promise to honour federal childcare agreements with provinces
OTTAWA — At least two of the candidates running for leadership of the Conservative party say they would do something the former party leader wouldn't: honour childcare agreements signed between the federal Liberal government and provinces. Those runni...
Chelsea Manning barred from Canada due to prior convictions: Immigration tribunal
OTTAWA — Famed whistleblower Chelsea Manning has been barred from Canada by the Immigration and Refugee Boardover her prior convictions in the United States. Manning became an internationally known figure when the former United States intelligence ana...
Federal housing budget a good start, more targeted support needed: Housing advocates
OTTAWA — Advocates say while the focus on housing affordability in the federal budget is promising, its measures could go further to help people in the most dire need. Emilie Coyle, executive director of the Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societ...
Treat our families as well as Ukrainians fleeing to Canada: Afghan interpreters
OTTAWA — Afghan interpreters who have made it to Canada say their family members fleeing the Taliban deserve the same treatment as Ukrainians escaping from Russian troops. At a parliamentary committee on Monday, they called on the government to allow ...
Association of friendship centres to steer $5M fund for Indigenous safety planning
VANCOUVER — The B.C. government's decision to put a fund for Indigenous safety planning in the hands of an Indigenous-led organization was hailed as a step toward reconciliation for the province. Leslie Varley, the executive director of the BC Associa...
Manitoba finance minister hints at more immigration support in upcoming budget
WINNIPEG — Manitoba's finance minister is hinting that Tuesday's budget will include additional support for immigration and settlement services as the province prepares to welcome thousands of Ukrainian refugees. On Monday, Cameron Friesen skipped the ...
Liberal government’s budget still lacking in gender-based analysis: advocates
OTTAWA — Despite the Liberal government long styling itself as feminist, advocates say the recent federal budget lacked a sufficient gender-based analysis of its measures. The government passed a bill in 2018 to require it to promote gender equality in...