‘Anti-Trafficking’ Measures Are Unfairly Targeting Migrant Sex Workers, Advocates Say
"Protective measures that are proposed for victims of human trafficking often seem to mirror methods of punishment."
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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.
Panelists Extol Western Military Principles at Halifax Forum, Warn of ‘Too Much Critical Thinking’
“We have a problem in the U.S. of too much critical thinking."
Peace a Distant Prospect at The Halifax International Security Forum
The war in Ukraine was front and centre as journalists, politicians, military leaders and businesspeople gathered for the annual Halifax International Security Forum (HFX).
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.
How The Threat of a General Strike Forced Doug Ford to Blink
"The government managed to unite the entire labour movement in an effort to repeal Bill 28 and protect the Charter rights of workers across Canada.”
Military Intervention Is No Solution to Violence in Haiti, Experts Warn
“The idea that Haiti needs an international intervention to deal with street gangs is ridiculous and racist and completely rejected by Haitians.”
Experts Hope Incoming B.C. Premier Eby Will Heed Disqualified Appadurai’s Bold Healthcare Proposals
“It will require investment to make our public system more robust and resilient in the face of privatization.”
Canada Propped Up Venezuelan Astroturf Group Linked to Crumbling ‘Interim Government,’ Note Confirms
“This initiative, made up of and led by women belonging to the upper classes of Venezuela ... has little to say to the Venezuelan women of the popular sectors."