Archive for category Solidarity

Political tactics questioned in introduction of new refugee bill

Posted by on Tuesday, 16 September, 2014

http://www.thestar.com/news/immigration/2014/09/14/bill_tabled_to_ban_refugees_from_social_assistance.html


Trudeau strategy for homegrown terrorists

Posted by on Monday, 15 September, 2014


Olivia Chow proposes nutrition program for student; funds would come from an increase to land transfer tax for homes over $2 million

Posted by on Friday, 12 September, 2014


Toronto City Council approves relocation of Cornerstone Place, men’s homeless shelter; Mayor Rob Ford and Councillors Doug Ford and Josh Colle vote against

Posted by on Wednesday, 10 September, 2014

CBC: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/cornerstone-place-shelter-moving-to-vaughan-road-1.2748741

Globe and Mail: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/toronto/council-oks-controversial-oakwood-location-for-cornerstone-shelter/article20229232/

Inside Toronto: http://www.insidetoronto.com/news-story/4801267-cornerstone-shelter-relocation-to-oakwood-vaughan-site-approved-by-council/

Now Toronto: http://www.nowtoronto.com/news/story.cfm?content=199408

Toronto Sun: http://www.torontosun.com/2014/08/27/council-meeting-dozens-of-items-still-on-agenda


Canadian government reluctant to share news of Arctic melting

Posted by on Tuesday, 19 August, 2014


New CRA audit team targets charities

Posted by on Monday, 11 August, 2014


Toronto Archbishop Collins calls for aid for Iraqi Christians

Posted by on Friday, 8 August, 2014


Adequacy of Ontario Migrant-Worker bill questioned

Posted by on Monday, 14 July, 2014

http://www.catholicregister.org/home/canada/item/18067-well-intentioned-bills-on-migrant-workers-don-t-go-far-enough


Praise for Canada court decision striking down ban on refugee healthcare

Posted by on Saturday, 5 July, 2014


Canada and other rich nations shun refugees

Posted by on Wednesday, 2 July, 2014

http://www.thestar.com/opinion/commentary/2014/07/01/canadas_generosity_to_refugees_an_outdated_myth_goar.html