Permanent Residents Can Now Join The Canadian Army. They Still Can’t Vote
DND announced on Dec. 5 that permanent residents are now “welcome to apply to enroll in the Canadian Armed Forces.”
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‘Anti-Trafficking’ Measures Are Unfairly Targeting Migrant Sex Workers, Advocates Say
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Podcast: The Real Purpose Behind Danielle Smith's Alberta Sovereignty Act
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As Union Density Plummets in Canada, New Strategies Are Need
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Canada Exported $93.2 Million in Armoured Vehicles to Saudi Arabia in October
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Podcast: Reflections on The 'Rules-Based International Order'
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Canada Feared Requests for Equal Treatment When Crafting Ukrainian Refugee Policy
An immigration lawyer said the way Canada has treated Ukrainians should be viewed as a “model” for how to handle refugees fleeing all international crisis situations.
Canadian Media Promotes Restaurant That Sells Fascist Flags
A Ukrainian restaurant in Toronto celebrated by the media is decorated with flags and photos of fascists, and sells them as well.