Military judge Colonel Denise Lind found whistleblower Bradley Manning not guilty of the serious charge of “aiding the enemy”, and guilty of lesser charges which still carry the possibility of over 100 years behind bars. The post Bradley Manning found not guilty of aiding the enemy, guilty of lesser charges
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The Canadian Progressive: In Canada, doctors cashing in despite cash-strapped health care system: Report
A new report by the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy says today’s Canadian physician earns nearly four-and-half-times more than the average Canadian, even as the price of health care continues to rise. The post In Canada, doctors cashing in despite cash-strapped health care system: Report appeared first on
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: European Parliamentarians Ask President Obama To Free Bradley Manning
In this open letter to President Barack Obama and US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, European parliamentarians demand the immediate release of Bradley Manning. The post European Parliamentarians Ask President Obama To Free Bradley Manning appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Harper government should stop wooing Verizon Communications: Union
The Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada opposes the Harper government efforts to woo US telecom giant Verizon Communications “to take over Canada’s telecommunications.” The post Harper government should stop wooing Verizon Communications: Union appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: SHAME: Toronto Plaza Hotel disparages striking workers as ‘animals’
The Toronto Plaza Hotel has branded its predominantly visible minority women employees as “animals” for fighting to protect their modest pay and benefits. The post SHAME: Toronto Plaza Hotel disparages striking workers as ‘animals’ appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: BC’s wheelchair fee for seniors in long-term care facilities not fair: Researcher
Janine Farrell, a seniors care researcher at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, explains why the recently announced $25/month user fee for wheelchairs used by people in long-term care facilities in BC is not fair. The post BC’s wheelchair fee for seniors in long-term care facilities not fair: Researcher appeared
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: The ‘irony’ of Edward Snowden seeking asylum in Latin America
Experts on Latin America issue open letter to the media, highlighting the ‘irony’ of Edward Snowden’s request for asylum in Bolivia, Ecuador and Venezuela. The post The ‘irony’ of Edward Snowden seeking asylum in Latin America appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Canadian government enemy lists: Voices-Voix open letter to PM Harper
In this open letter, Voices-Voix, a coalition of more than 200 civil society organizations across Canada, tells Harper that his government’s “enemy lists” violate freedoms guaranteed under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The post Canadian government enemy lists: Voices-Voix open letter to PM Harper appeared first on The Canadian
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Alberta Government Failing to Enforce Environmental Legislation: Study
A new study has found that environmental violations in Alberta’s tar sands operations are frequent, enforcement is rare, and there is a chronic failure to disclose important environmental incident information to the public. The post Alberta Government Failing to Enforce Environmental Legislation: Study appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Sun Media urged to reverse “self-destructive” plan to nuke 360 jobs
CWA Canada is urging Sun Media to reverse its “self-destructive plan” to nuke 360 jobs and 11 publications, and to instead focus on quality local jobs and journalism to boost profits. The post Sun Media urged to reverse “self-destructive” plan to nuke 360 jobs appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Remove “Canadian experience” employment barrier: Ontario Human Rights Commission
The Ontario Human Rights Commission argues that employers’ rigid requirement for “Canadian experience” for new immigrants is, in some cases, “discrimination under Ontario’s Human Rights Code.” The post Remove “Canadian experience” employment barrier: Ontario Human Rights Commission appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Harper Gvt Withholds Docs on Controversial Canadian Mining Company: United Steelworkers
by: United Steelworkers | Press Release: TORONTO, July 11, 2013 – The United Steelworkers (USW) union is asking federal Information Commissioner Suzanne Legault to investigate the Conservative government’s failure, for more than eight months, to release information on a Canadian mining company’s controversial operations in Mexico. “This case reflects a
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Air Canada should cancel request for Transport Canada exemption: CUPE
by: CUPE | Press Release: Ottawa, July 12, 2013 – As more details emerge following Asiana flight 214’s tragic crash in San Francisco on Saturday July 6th, CUPE flight attendants are hoping that Air Canada learns from the flight attendant ratio on the airplane at the time of the accident. The
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Canada lacks coherent response to end violence against women: study
by: Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives | Press Release: OTTAWA, July 11, 2013 – Progress on ending violence against women in Canada is stalled by the absence of a coherent national policy and consistent information about the levels of that violence says a study released today by the Canadian Centre for
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Whistleblowers Blast NSA Programs, Award Snowden
by: Institute for Public Accuracy | Press Release: WASHINGTON, July 8, 2013 – Edward Snowden has been named recipient of this year’s “award for truth telling” given by Sam Adams Associates for Integrity in Intelligence. The following are members of the group or past recipients of the award. The group’s statement is
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: One in five Canadians think women encourage sexual assault when drunk
by: Canadian Women’s Foundation | Press Release: National Omnibus reveals that Canadians still blame women for being sexually assaulted TORONTO, July 9, 2013 – With summer in full swing, Canadians have packed away their sweaters and are enjoying drinks on the patio. However, according to a new survey* conducted by the
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Indigenous rights: Alberta Métis to appeal to Supreme Court on harvesting rights case
by: Métis Nation of Alberta | Press Release: EDMONTON, July 4, 2013 – Today, the Alberta Court of Appeal refused to overturn the conviction of Métis harvester Garry Hirsekorn for hunting in the Cypress Hills in 2007. The case―R. v. Hirsekorn―is a harvesting rights “test case” for Alberta Métis as a part of the
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Groups demand that U.S. companies reject Canadian tar sands
by: Sierra Club Canada | Press Release: Corporate Climate Campaign led by Sierra Club and ForestEthics Gains Momentum San Francisco, CA, June 2, 2013 – Fifty-eight organizations, led by the Sierra Club and ForestEthics, released an open letter today demanding that companies take climate action. The letter calls on U.S. corporations with trucking
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Edward Snowden says Obama administration using citizenship as a weapon
by: Edward Snowden One week ago I left Hong Kong after it became clear that my freedom and safety were under threat for revealing the truth. My continued liberty has been owed to the efforts of friends new and old, family, and others who I have never met and probably never
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: B.C. residents off to Fort McMurray to witness impact of the tar sands
by: Council of Canadians | Press Release: Photo Credit: www.healingwalk.org VANCOUVER, June 28, 2013 – On July 4th, dozens of residents from Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley will be driving to Fort McMurray, Alberta to take part in the 4th Annual Healing walk, and responding to northern Albertan communities’ call
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