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Canada “welcomes” the outcome of the first local elections in the Palestinian territories, Nova Scotia’s Education Minister Brendan Maguire slams parental rights, and more.
Canada “welcomes” Palestinian election results
Canada “welcomes” the outcome of the first local elections in the Palestinian territories over the weekend. Social media posts praise the vote as “an expression of their resilience and resolve,” referring to Canada’s $15 million contribution to “credible election” in the West Bank.
Nova Scotia Education Minister slams parental rights
Nova Scotia’s Education Minister Brendan Maguire delivered a raw, personal attack in the legislature this week. He rejected parental rights outright while defending state intervention in families and dismissing concerns over secret school transitions and taxpayer-funded surgeries for teens.
Hamilton school board to host Black-only graduation
The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board is hosting a formal grad ball open only to “Black-identifying” students. The fourth annual Onyx Ball in June, at Carmen’s Event Centre in Hamilton. The board-wide event includes dinner and dance.
Antisemitism report says incidents, online harassment on the rise
A Jewish advocacy group released its annual report on antisemitic incidents in Canada, and antisemitism in Canada is still on the rise since the October 7 Hamas-led terrorist attacks in 2023.
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Nunavut politician facing six historic sexual assault charges stays on as MLA
The Legislative Assembly of Nunavut has been rocked by a series of historical sexual assault charges levelled against MLA Alexander Sammurtok. Sammurtok has agreed to retreat from his primary legislative responsibilities to address historical criminal charges but will remain on as an MLA.
Carney announces $25 billion “Canada Strong Fund”
Amid calls to shrink government, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a $25-billion sovereign wealth fund, called the “Canada Strong Fund,” one day before the Liberals’ spring economic update.
