Jun 24, 2019
New generation of Quebecers resists Legault's discriminatory law
Karl Nerenberg
Although the CAQ's Law 21 has been passed, the battle is not over.
Karl Nerenberg
Karl Nerenberg joined rabble in 2011 to cover news for the rest of us from Parliament Hill. Karl has been a journalist and filmmaker for over 25 years, including eight years as the producer of the CBC Radio show "The House." In his work, he has dealt with a great variety of subjects: from civil war in Central America, to the crisis in South Africa's Apartheid system. During his time at CBC, and its French language counterpart, Radio-Canada, Karl directed and wrote numerous documentaries and long-form television reports for such programs as "Le Point" and "Actuel" and "The Journal." Karl also founded and, for five years, edited the magazine "Federations: What's new in federalism worldwide." Karl has been awarded a Gemini award, a Best International Reportage Series award (from "la Communauté des televisions francophones"), and a CBC Radio Award for Best New Series (for "C'est la vie"), among others. In 2010-2011, he wrote, produced and co-directed (with Malcolm Hamilton) "Never Come Back," a documentary on the Roma communities in Canada and in Europe. Karl can be reached at karl@rabble.ca
Jun 21, 2019
NDP links environment with economic justice to head off Green challenge
Karl Nerenberg
The NDP has released its full set of election campaign commitments early, in the hope that those policy proposals will become a key part of the national conversation leading up to the October vote.
Jun 18, 2019
Canada has a long history of ignoring reports like that of the MMIWG inquiry
Karl Nerenberg
The hullabaloo over the inquiry's use of the word genocide has obscured its broader message, and that is more than a pity. It is a tragedy.
May 23, 2019
It's time to change the way we think about parliaments where no party has a majority
Karl Nerenberg
Canadians may not be ideologically conservative, but, when it comes to innovations in and novel ideas for the political process, we are highly risk averse.
May 17, 2019
Crime expert says better social programs, not more prisons, will reduce violence
Karl Nerenberg
Canada spent over $14 billion on policing in 2017. But, research shows that programs aimed at preventing crimes before they happen could save money and significantly reduce crime.
May 14, 2019
The big battle over climate change is just starting
Karl Nerenberg
As the Conservatives attack the carbon tax, while the NDP and Greens say the Liberals should do more, the war for public opinion is now fully engaged -- and that opinion seems to be deeply divided.
May 10, 2019
Quebec's Bill 21 is about fear of difference, not being secular
Karl Nerenberg
When the majority of visible religious symbols in Quebec were Christian, nobody complained. But now that Islamic symbols have become more visible, it has suddenly become a matter of grave concern.
May 7, 2019
Paul Manly's Green victory is personal vindication and sends a message on climate change
Karl Nerenberg
Does the Green win mean Canadians might be much more serious about climate change than most politicians seem to think? Maybe, but one byelection does not tell the whole story.
May 1, 2019
NDP MP's bill would give foreign victims of Canadian companies their day in court
Karl Nerenberg
There is currently no effective way for foreign victims of Canadian corporate malfeasance to pursue meaningful redress in Canadian courts. Vancouver-area NDP MP Peter Julian wants to change that.
Apr 24, 2019
P.E.I. election has lessons for all of Canada
Karl Nerenberg
The Greens have a right to feel pretty euphoric about the result, even if it fell short of pollsters' predictions, but what this will mean for Elizabeth May's federal Greens is difficult to say.
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