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Allegations that an entire squad of police officers in Montréal-Nord engaged in repeated racist behaviour have reignited a long-simmering debate in Quebec over systemic racism. Despite repeated calls to do so, the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) government under former premier François Legault steadfastly refused to acknowledge that systemic racism exists in Quebec. …
Read More »Liberal government considering high-speed rail route change to include stop in Kingston
The Liberal government is weighing a significant routing change for the Alto high-speed rail project that would move the line’s corridor south toward the shore of Lake Ontario. “I have directed Alto to develop a southern route option that includes a potential stop in Kingston, subject to technical feasibility and …
Read More »Ontario’s legislature is set for its shortest sitting in decades. Here’s what it means for the Ford government
Listen to this article Estimated 6 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Premier Doug Ford’s government is on pace to sit for the fewest days of any Ontario …
Read More »Innu Nation accuses N.L. government of capping group’s history at 300 years — an ‘erasure,’ say Innu leaders
Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Innu Cultural Guardian Jodie Ashini says she thought National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21, would be …
Read More »A U.S. government study found alcohol risks, but new guidelines don’t include its findings
A study commissioned by former U.S. president Joe Biden’s administration to investigate alcohol-related health harms was released independently on Tuesday, after President Donald Trump’s administration decided not to feature the researchers’ findings in new dietary guidelines as it faced pushback from the alcohol industry and a congressional committee. The findings …
Read More »Brooklyn Rivera, an Indigenous leader who was ‘disappeared’ by the Nicaraguan government, has died
For three years after Nicaraguan Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera was arrested, his friends and family had no idea where he was being held, if he was OK, or whether he was even still alive. Then, last week, the government released photos of 73-year-old Rivera in hospital, emaciated and intubated. Two …
Read More »Conservatives look to limit government powers in Liberals’ controversial lawful access bill
Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Conservatives say they’ll push to amend the Liberals’ controversial lawful access bill, which would force tech …
Read More »Canada’s government is looking at privatizing airports. What would that accomplish?
The Liberal government raised some eyebrows last week when it mentioned the possibility of privatizing Canada’s federally owned airports, but it’s not the first time the idea has been tabled. The concept was first pitched in November’s budget but largely flew under the radar. The idea garnered more attention when …
Read More »Trump signs executive order to broaden sanctions against Cuban government
Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday broadening U.S. sanctions against the Cuban …
Read More »टमाटर-प्याज खाकर गुजारा कर रहे होर्मुज नाकाबंदी में फंसे भारतीय, बताया कैसा है हाल – us blockade iran ports indian sailors stranded asks government assistance wdrk
अमेरिका ने ईरानी बंदरगाहों की नाकाबंदी जारी रखी है जिसकी वजह से वहां कई देशों के नाविक फंस गए हैं. इनमें भारत के नाविक भी हैं जो मुश्किल हालात में डर के बीच जी रहे हैं. भारत के नाविक अंकित यादव करीब ढाई हफ्तों से अपने तीन साथियों के साथ ईरान …
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