Juno Jump Start | Canada to increase the number of temporary foreign workers in rural regions
The Liberal government has chosen to prioritize foreign workers over Canadians, schools in Hamilton will apply an “anti-colonial lens” to graduation ceremonies, and more.
Canada to increase the number of temporary foreign workers in rural regions
Despite youth unemployment hitting 14 per cent, the Liberal government has chosen to prioritize foreign workers over Canadians by increasing the number of temporary foreign workers rural businesses can hire.
Schools in Hamilton to apply “anti-colonial lens” to graduation ceremonies
An internal memo from the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board expects principals to apply an “anti-oppressive/anti-racist/anti-colonial lens” when planning this year’s commencement ceremonies.
Feds appoint “online safety” advisory group dominated by censorship advocates
The federal government has appointed an “online safety” advisory panel stacked with academics and activists known for pushing for more censorship on digital platforms, focusing on issues like “extremism” and “misinformation.”
Toronto Star neglects to name suspect charged with harassment in antisemitic incident
The Toronto Star is facing scrutiny for selectively choosing which alleged antisemites to name, after the paper failed to identify Rostam Rashidkhani, a 27-year-old Toronto man facing charges related to an antisemitic harassment incident by police, despite his name being publicly available.
B.C. housing market “continues to struggle,” says real estate group
British Columbia’s housing market is in a deep slump, with the B.C. Real Estate Association confirming sales are down across the entire province.
Dozens of CAF soldiers suffered frostbite during Alaskan training exercise
Dozens of Canadian Armed Forces soldiers were pulled from a recent training exercise in Alaska after suffering frostbite injuries, with sources citing inadequate government-issued military gear as the cause.
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OP-ED: The pandemic of ignorance
Dotan Rousso writes, “Information has migrated to social media platforms where virtually anyone can become a source of ‘knowledge.’”
Montreal convenience store owner stabbed to death by convicted murderer
A convenience store owner was fatally stabbed inside his Montreal business Thursday, leading to the arrest of one man in connection with the slaying in the city’s Plateau borough.
Alberta government launches investigation into Calgary water main disasters
The Alberta government has launched a formal inspection into the “City of Calgary’s management, administration and operations of the Bearspaw South Feeder Main” in response to two major watermain failures in less than two years.
OP-ED: Picking fights with Trump could leave Canada in the dark
Joseph Quesnel writes, “A political dispute could put both the power supply and billions in provincial revenue at risk.”
Canadian citizenship test now entirely self-administered and online
The majority of immigrants seeking Canadian citizenship will apply completely through a self-administered online citizenship test, which they will be permitted up to three attempts to pass.
This is a hopeful article about BC Conservatives:
https://archive.vn/P5anS
“anti-oppressive/anti-racist/anti-colonial lens"?
The lefties dream up some of the silliest complaints. I suppose this is intended to assuage their feelings of guilt.