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Roma people at risk: Canadian politicians not asking the right questions

Roma children in Hungary. (Photo: hunglish.org)
In Hungary, the Roma people face the danger of far right militias. So why is Canada making it easier to send Roma refugees back?

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Pots and pans ring out against Charest

Manifestation Casserole - St Henri (Photo: Magdalena O! / flickr)
'Casseroles' are spreading beyond Quebec and across Canada, as solidarity for the student strike pours in from far and wide.

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'Professional agitators' or defenders of democracy?

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The Conservatives blame "professional agitators," in a new motion to dismiss the legal challenges seeking to overturn federal election results.

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'Special law' condemned by students and civil society in Quebec

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A number of civil society groups have denounced the Charest government's emergency law against Quebec's student strike.

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Ontario welfare workers strike for their rights

This week's 'Not Rex' commentary looks at Ontario welfare workers forced to strike for their rights.

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Concealment of Identity Law: A thinly masked attack on civil liberties?

Guy Fawkes masks, as seen here at Occupy Toronto last October, has become a familiar sight at protests the world over. (Photo: pamlau / flickr)
Bill C-309, the Concealment of Identity Law, is currently working its way through Parliament.

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Are we losing our freedom to speak out and protest in Canada?

In light of recent government actions, a veteran progressive writer raises the question of our freedom to protest and speak out.

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'Not Rex' weighs in on the meaning of anti-choice Motion 312

Debate opened on Conservative MP Stephen Woodworth's anti-choice Motion 312 last week.

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Vancouver Mayor and City Council make waves with opposition to Kinder Morgan pipeline

Kinder Morgan's plans would see close to one oil tanker a day passing through the narrows of Vancouver's harbour. (Photo: http://www.bcwaters.org/)
This week Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson and City Council voted to oppose Kinder Morgan's pipeline and oil tanker plans for this narrow harbour.

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There's blood on those dividends: Protest targets Barrick Gold meeting

A line of police looked on as activists denounced Barrick Gold. (Photo: John Bonnar)
A line of police looked on yesterday as activists protested Barrick Gold's Annual Shareholders' Meeting.

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