Here, summarizing these posts on the dangers of setting up past advocacy as a barrier to a place in public life. For further reading…– Again, Sean Fine’s report on the Cons’ general ideological screening for judges is here. – Glenn Kauth reports on Chief Justice Beverly McLachlin’s lack of concern
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Toronto Lawyer | Omar Ha-Redeye » Politics: CBA Resolution on Solitary Confinement
The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) Council passed a resolution on August 13, 2015, against the overuse of solitary confinement in Canada. Omar Ha-Redeye addressed Council to modify the wording of the resolution, which was ultimately passed. The text of the resolution concludes: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Canadian Bar Association
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: David Suzuki: Cecil the lion’s killing shines spotlight on barbaric trophy hunting
The killing of famous Zimbabwe lion Cecil highlights an ongoing and worldwide practice that also takes place in Canada, says environmentalist David Suzuki. The post David Suzuki: Cecil the lion’s killing shines spotlight on barbaric trophy hunting appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: David Suzuki: The values of hope and happiness
David Suzuki on how our tendency to seek solace in material things as a reaction to threats such as terrorism and climate change causes more insecurity. The post David Suzuki: The values of hope and happiness appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: “Kill Bill C-51″: Conservative Supporters Tell Stephen Harper
Game-changing supporters of the Conservative Party of Canada are warning Stephen Harper Bill C-51 could result in “a Liberal or NDP government”. The post “Kill Bill C-51″: Conservative Supporters Tell Stephen Harper appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: NEB’s Energy East pipeline review must be suspended: Groups
Over 60 groups from across Canada recently asked the National Energy Board to suspend its biased review of TransCanada’s Energy East tar sands pipeline. The post NEB’s Energy East pipeline review must be suspended: Groups appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Harper must clarify ‘zero tolerance’ for Israel boycotters: Church
The United Church of Canada wants “clear reassurance” that Prime minister Stephen Harper does not intend to criminalize Canadians critical of Israel. The post Harper must clarify ‘zero tolerance’ for Israel boycotters: Church appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: David Suzuki: Signs of change are sweeping the nation
The NDP’s historic triumph in Alberta shows that ordinary people can overcome corporate power and effect democratic change, argues environmentalist David Suzuki. The post David Suzuki: Signs of change are sweeping the nation appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Harper’s effort to criminalize legitimate Canadian criticism of Israel is diabolical
Canadians have a moral obligation to revolt against Stephen Harper’s efforts to criminalize both legitimate criticism of Israel and support for Palestinians. The post Harper’s effort to criminalize legitimate Canadian criticism of Israel is diabolical appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Broken Covenant: Blistering report on 9 years of Harper agenda
New eye-opening report by the chairperson of the Council of Canadians chronicles Harper’s 1984-style assault on Canada’s democratic institutions and values. The post Broken Covenant: Blistering report on 9 years of Harper agenda appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Digging science: Citizens amplify knowledge about the natural world
David Suzuki on how affordable technologies are facilitating the growth of citizen science, environmental activism and “meaningful scientific pursuits”. The post Digging science: Citizens amplify knowledge about the natural world appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Wasteful taxpayer-funded propaganda must stop, Harper told
Independent watchdog Democracy Watch calls on the Auditor General to audit the Conservatives ads, and on Harper to stop the taxpayer-funded propaganda. The post Wasteful taxpayer-funded propaganda must stop, Harper told appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Rights groups demand unconditional dismissal of Bill C-51
More than 100 rights organizations and prominent individuals have signed a letter demanding the immediate and unconditional dismissal of Harper’s police state Bill C-51. The post Rights groups demand unconditional dismissal of Bill C-51 appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Oiling the machinery of climate change denial and transit opposition
David Suzuki explains how the Koch Brothers, the largest U.S. leaseholder in the Alberta tar sands, use their vast wealth to fund climate change denial. The post Oiling the machinery of climate change denial and transit opposition appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Energy East pipeline: Maude Barlow raises alarm in Saskatchewan and Manitoba
Beginning April 11, communities along TransCanada’s proposed Energy East route in Manitoba and Saskatchewan will hear why the pipeline is all risk and little reward for them. The post Energy East pipeline: Maude Barlow raises alarm in Saskatchewan and Manitoba appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Bill C-51: 8 things activists and dissenters in Canada need to know
After thoroughly studying Harper’s draconian anti-terror Bill C-51, lawyers at the BC Civil Liberties Association suggest the 8 things activists and dissenters in Canada need to know. The post Bill C-51: 8 things activists and dissenters in Canada need to know appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: David Suzuki: It’s time to end the grisly trophy hunt
As the spring grizzly hunt approaches, environmentalist David Suzuki outlines the perils of grizzly bear trophy hunting in British Columbia and Canada. The post David Suzuki: It’s time to end the grisly trophy hunt appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Harper’s Police State Anti-terrorism Bill C-51 “Dangerous”: 100+ Academics
More than 100 academics sign letter telling Canadian MPs that Harper’s proposed anti-terrorism legislation, Bill C-51, would allow CSIS to violate Canadians’ privacy rights. The post Harper’s Police State Anti-terrorism Bill C-51 “Dangerous”: 100+ Academics appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingToronto Lawyer | Omar Ha-Redeye, J.D. » Politics: 2015 Black History Month Recognized in Ontario Legislature
The Ontario Legislature recognized Black History Month on Feb. 24, 2015. A statement by the Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade is available here. Hansard, Feb. 24, 2015 Black History Month
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Fair Elections Act Legal Case Could Call Into Question The Validity Of Upcoming Election
The Council of Canadians and Canadian Federation of Students have filed a Charter Challenge to Harper’s Fair Elections Act in the Ontario Superior Court. The post Fair Elections Act Legal Case Could Call Into Question The Validity Of Upcoming Election appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
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