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Jul 9, 2019

Passing of Bill 21 is an affront to Canadian pluralism and Quebec values

Samer Elniz

With the passing of Bill 21 into law in Quebec last month, members of several communities are reeling over the decision by the CAQ government to limit freedoms for its citizens.

In cahoots

Jul 9, 2019

PSAC calls for repeal of ‘secularism’ law that violates human rights

Although this law does not directly apply to PSAC members who work in federal agencies or departments in Quebec, these workers are likely to be victims of the legislation nonetheless.

Blog

Jul 7, 2019

Interfaith and community groups stand up against Quebec's Bill 21

Penney Kome

The recently passed legislation prohibits civil servants from wearing religious symbols, such as a headscarf or a turban.

Activist Toolkit

Joan Carol Jones

rabblepedia

Nova Scotian civil rights activist

In cahoots

Jul 6, 2019

Saskatchewan University workers’ rights upheld by Essential Services Tribunal

Workers’ rights upheld by essential services tribunal

Saskatchewan University administration tried to have all workers declared essential under the new essential services legislation. It did not work.

In cahoots

Jul 6, 2019

Take action against aborted fetus images in public

Every spring and summer anti-choice activists start start brandishing graphic images of fetuses. Here is a guide to help protect our public spaces and to protect choice.

Columnists

Jun 27, 2019

Law Society of Ontario in conflict over steps to encourage diversity

Shelina Ali

Pro Bono

A dispute over the promotion of diversity is dividing the Law Society of Ontario, at a time when freedom of speech is seen as something that trumps equality rights.

Podcast

Jun 20, 2019

Hey Trump! Stop caging refugee children

RadioLabour

RadioLabour's Canada Report June 21 to 28, 2019. The U.S. has separated 2,500 children from their refugee parents, Canada supports international law against workplace violence and more.

Activist Toolkit

Stand with Parkdale Legal Clinic

3 Minute Action

We need legal aid in Toronto more and more

Columnists

May 1, 2019

Trudeau feeds anti-refugee scapegoating for election

Matthew Behrens

Rather than making the kinds of improvements that would ease the lives of those who arrive in Canada, the Trudeau regime has decided to tack right and attack refugees going into election 2019.

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