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).
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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.
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"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
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“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."
B.C. NDP Disqualifies Anjali Appadurai Despite Members’ Objections
The decision paves the way for David Eby to assume the party leadership — and premiership — unopposed.
Canada’s Fossil Fuel Subsidies Surpass $15.6 Billion This Year: Report
“It's high time that the government gets on with the job of eliminating those subsidies.”
Canada Exported More Than $132 Million in Combat Vehicles to Saudi Arabia in August
"It's time for Canada to develop a robust, thoughtful economic conversion strategy that will decrease our reliance on arms exports."