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Let’s Come to our Census
School boards make sound policy decisions based on current, accurate, and reliable data. The federal government’s recent decision to eliminate the census’s mandatory long form questionnaire undermines access to a whole range of valid information about Canadian society. One of Canada’s strengths is the solid statistical information that informs our public policy and describes... »
Are new Canadians at higher risk for drowning?
A study commissioned by the Lifesaving Society has found that despite plans by 79 per cent of new Canadians to be in and around water this summer, they are at a higher risk for drowning when boating and swimming. On Thursday, July 15, the Lifesaving Society will release initial findings from a study commissioned... »
New interactive website shines spotlight on ‘The Real G8/G20′
The Real G8/G20: A Civil Society Response is a content-rich forum for citizen media: video, film, photography and editorial works by artists, activists, social justice organizations and independent media. The site launches this week at www.therealg8g20.com and is inviting the general public to submit content. “Our mainstream media has failed to report the real... »
4th Annual “Cricket in the Park Event”
On Saturday, July 10, 2010, 10 a.m., at the Cedarvale Ravine cricket pitch just south of the Phil White Arena, 443 Arlington Avenue, Councillor Joe Mihevc (Ward 21, St. Paul’s West) will step up to the pitch again with his team of local residents to compete against three strong teams in the Fourth Annual... »
Minister Kenney Issues Statement Recognizing Imamat Day
OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – July 9, 2010) – The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement recognizing Imamat Day: “This coming Sunday is Imamat Day and I am pleased to join Ismailis in Canada and around the world in marking the anniversary of the accession of His Highness Prince... »
PEN Canada concerned by alleged police actions during G20 summit
PEN Canada is extremely concerned about the alleged breach of the rights of journalists attempting to cover protests surrounding the G20 meetings in Toronto, and joins other organizations in calling for an independent inquiry into reported police actions, including their detaining and assaulting numerous journalists. The image of one female independent journalist speaking on... »