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An Ontario school board released a report via email guiding staff on how to support Muslim students and challenge Islamophobia, a Liberal MP moves to muzzle “hateful” religious scripture, and more.
Ontario school board quietly publishes internal “Islamophobia” guide to staff
Ontario’s third-largest school board released a report via email guiding staff on how to support Muslim students and challenge Islamophobia. The 39-page guide, produced in collaboration with the National Council of Canadian Muslims, has raised concerns from parents and policy experts about the growing influence of ideology and politics in schools.
WATCH: Inside England’s migrant hotel protests
In this on-the-ground report, Melanie Bennet travels to Norwich—one of the UK’s “Cities of Sanctuary”—to investigate growing unrest over migrant hotels and rising community tensions.
Liberal MP moves to muzzle “hateful” religious scripture
Liberal MP Marc Miller is defending his remarks about limiting religious defences in hate speech cases, stating freedom of worship is not threatened, but public incitement of hatred should not be shielded by citing scripture.
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EXCLUSIVE: U.S. professor warns trans policies erase girls’ rights
At the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education’s Centre for Leadership and Diversity conference themed “Leadership for Renewal, Sustenance and Resistance in Challenging Times,” Carol Mullin, a professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, Virginia presented a study on why education policy makers accept or resist “trans-students rights policies.”
EXCLUSIVE: Canadian military base in New Brunswick serves only Halal chicken
Soldiers at a Canadian Armed Forces base in New Brunswick are now only being served Halal-certified chicken, according to a National Defence spokesperson.
Oil industry calls on Ottawa to seize opportunity presented by Asia
Alberta’s “heavy” oil is in high demand globally, compared to the “light” oil the United States exports, and industry leaders are calling on Ottawa to build pipelines to seize the opportunity presented by the Asian market.
WATCH: Doug Ford’s crony ‘conservatism’ hurts us all
In the latest episode of Not ‘Sorry’ on Juno News, host Alexander Brown, Director of the National Citizens Coalition, welcomes back Matt Spoke, who is a co-founder of Project Ontario, a prominent real estate entrepreneur, housing developer, and a board member of the Canada Strong and Free Network.
Ontario teachers’ union recruiting writers for “anti-Palestinian racism” resource
The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario is asking educators with “lived experience” to help develop a new resource on “anti-Palestinian racism.”
March sees record high of 2.2 million food bank visits
Food banks nationwide faced unprecedented demand in March, with nearly 2.2 million visits, the highest ever recorded.
Guilbeault calls industrial carbon tax “backbone” of Carney climate agenda
Steven Guilbeault, the former environment minister and vocal climate activist, is championing the Liberals’ industrial carbon tax as the linchpin of their climate agenda, even as Canadians grapple with rising costs.
WATCH: $5B land claim in Quebec expands property assault to national crisis
This week on Off the Record, we start with a $5 billion land claim by a Quebec First Nation, whose lawsuit spans vast portions of Quebec’s Outaouais region — including Gatineau Park and the Ottawa River valley.
Albertans split on immigration as Calgary, Edmonton fault Ottawa: polls
Albertans are feeling the squeeze when it comes to immigration, with new polls revealing a deep divide in Calgary and Edmonton. Many residents believe Ottawa has dropped the ball on population growth and want a cap on new arrivals to stay put.
Doctors demand end to interprovincial licensing barriers
Canada’s healthcare system is facing a critical staffing shortage, and medical professionals, regulators, and student advocates are demanding action. They’re urging the federal government to tear down interprovincial barriers and bureaucratic hurdles preventing qualified medical personnel from working where they’re needed most.
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So, I don't understood all this Islam stuff? Why is Islamophobia being pushed? Especially in schools to innocent children? Shouldn't there just be a "don't hate" rule in schools/workplaces? No one person, or group of persons is better than other. Stop making victims!
What about the over 200 Christian Churches that have been burnt or destroyed in Canada. I don`t condone any religious places of worship being attacked. But; lets not forget that the cross came to Canada first? And now is under attack by this government of today. Which I must say is sad, and doesn`t help Canadians at all! The liberal government I mean!