Canada has been endorsing illegal mass surveillance through new legislation by Midori Ogasawara WHETHER it is the adoption of spyware or the mass collection of personal information by major companies such as Google, Facebook and Microsoft, spying on Canadians is happening with the help of laws that support illegal mass surveillance, says University of Victoria […]
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“A Global Web of Chinese Propaganda Leads to a US Tech Mogul,” the New York Times (8/5/23) announced on its front page. “The Times unraveled a financial network that stretches from Chicago to Shanghai and uses American nonprofits to push Chinese talking points worldwide,” read the subhead. This ostensibly major scoop ran more than 3,000 words and painted a
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There are no real efforts to improve the experiences of Black and racialized people within the IRCC system, or in their policies, programs, and procedures. by Erica Ifill Under then-minister Sean Fraser, the anti-racism work within Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada has been minimal and miniscule, and not of a serious nature, writes Erica Ifill.
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‘Those That Fail to Learn from History Are Doomed to Repeat It.’ “Oppenheimer,” a biopic written and directed by Christopher Nolan, has spun box office gold and surpassed $602 million globally since it debuted three weeks ago — an amazing feat for a two-hour-long film based on a historical figure. The film brought moviegoers back
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If journalism in Canada is to survive in a manner that’s of service to the public, the disinformation racket has to be shut down. by Davide Mastracci
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VICTORIA – Mable Elmore, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, has released the following statement in acknowledgment of Emancipation Day: “Even though slavery in Canada was abolished 185 years ago, many Black and Indigenous people still experience intergenerational trauma, racism and discrimination rooted in the system of free slave labour that Canada benefited from for far
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Anonymously but very effectively, they’re peddling racist tropes about the loyalty of Canadians of Chinese descent. by Andrew Mitrovica I grew up in a neurotic, faraway island called Australia during the 1960s. Even as a youngster, I knew, like millions of frightened Australians, that it seemed only a matter of time before a big, bad
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The attacks on Chow are some of the most ludicrous and thinly-evidenced contributions to the ‘Chinese interference’ narrative to date. by Alex Cosh Conservative media outlets responded to Olivia Chow’s mayoral election victory in Toronto last month by completely losing their minds. Before Chow was even sworn in, the Toronto Sun put out flamboyant front-page
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In the summer of 2022, several Political Science undergraduates and recent alumni spent their time at an internship with the GLOCAL Foundation of Canada, applying their knowledge to real-life, relevant, and local issues. We sat down with GLOCAL Foundation founder, executive director, and UBC Political Science alumni Faye Ying to talk about her experiences with
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Experts and advocates say representation is the first step, now it’s time for action By Lane Harrison The story of Olivia Chow’s life isn’t one Torontonians are used to hearing from their mayor. But it’s one that represents the city she will soon lead. According to the 2021 census, 55.7 percent of Torontonians are visible
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