Ahmed Hussen
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Ottawa needs ‘focused’ online hate plan after Marouf controversy, Jewish advocates sayAs antisemitism rises in Canada, advocates say a government pledge to fight online hate and strengthen its funding processes must be expanded and fast-tracked.CanadaOct 12
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Trudeau vows ‘complete review’ of anti-racism group funding after consultant’s tweetsThe government has frozen funding to the Community Media Advocacy Centre and is putting in place procedures "to make sure this never happens again," Trudeau said.PoliticsAug 30
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Ottawa axes funding for anti-racism project over ‘vile’ tweets by consultantDiversity Minister Ahmed Hussen last week asked Canadian Heritage to “look closely at the situation” after what he called “unacceptable behaviour” by a senior consultant.CanadaAug 22
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Feds taking action over ‘disturbing’ tweets by anti-racism project consultantFederal Diversity Minister Ahmed Hussen has asked Canadian Heritage to 'look closely at the situation' after what he called 'unacceptable behaviour' by Laith Marouf.CanadaAug 19
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‘Freedom is a birthright’: Nova Scotia marks Emancipation DayThe federal minister of diversity and inclusion said in the Halifax Emancipation Day ceremony that far too many Canadians don't realize that slavery occurred in Canada.CanadaAug 1
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Housing minister accuses critics of ‘misinformation’ when pressed on rising home pricesA spokesperson for the conflict of interest commissioner said the office has received "some emails of concern" from the public about MPs owning investment real estate.CanadaMay 9
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Saskatchewan Indigenous communities call for more housing fundingThe federal government's budget plan includes $4.3 billion to help improve Indigenous housing. However, Heather Bear, the fourth vice chief of FSIN, says that's not enough.CanadaApr 11
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Federal government invests $13.2M to affordable housing project in London’s Old East VillageThe investment is going towards supporting the Embassy Commons affordable housing development at 744 Dundas St. which is being spearheaded by Indwell.CanadaMar 18
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Liberals to reintroduce anti-hate bill ‘as soon as possible,’ minister saysCritics of the bill's predecessor, C-36, said it was fraught with problems and risked hampering freedom of speech or be difficult to enforce.CanadaFeb 4
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Feds announce funding to help house vulnerable WinnipeggersThe federal government has announced new founding that will provide affordable housing for almost 60 Winnipeg families.EconomyJan 11
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