Podcast: Canada Dismissed Landmark Report on Israeli Apartheid Without Factual Critiques
Documents show Canadian officials dismissed Amnesty International's report on Israeli apartheid based on vague and unsubstantiated assertions.
Alex Cosh
Alex Cosh is the news editor of The Maple.
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Why Researchers Are Questioning Danielle Smith’s Claimed Family History
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s claims of having Cherokee heritage were called into question by researchers last week.
CUPE Ontario Gives Five-Day Strike Notice After Ford Refuses Investments for Students
"The government refused to invest in the services that students need and parents expect, precipitating this escalation."
Parliamentary Human Rights Report Excludes Mention of Shireen Abu Akleh
A new report is being criticized for not mentioning Israel’s killing of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh and giving scant attention to Israel’s other abuses.
Canadian Military Makes Unsubstantiated Claim About Report Exposing Training of Ukrainian Far-Right Extremists
The report’s author says he is prepared to explore legal options to defend his work against unsubstantiated claims.
Podcast: Did CUPE Make The Right Call in Ontario?
We spoke to labour researcher Adam D.K. King about the standoff between Ontario education workers and the Doug Ford government.
Podcast: Should The NDP Push for Peace?
We spoke to writer Ibnul Chowdhury about his recent piece for Passage criticizing the NDP's virtual lockstep with the Liberal government on the war in Ukraine.
Ontario New Democrat MPPs Removed From Legislature Following Heated Criticism of Ford Government
"Ford is acting like a dictator and a thug. I was kicked out of the legislature today for saying so."
Ontario Education Workers Face Off Ford Government
Education Minister Stephen Lecce tabled legislation that would impose a four-year contract on CUPE members.