The University of Calgary has joined with other campuses across the country in encouraging its foreign exchange students to leave Hong Kong for their own safety. Continue reading
Most banners called for Catalan freedom or denounced perceived police brutality in clashes with Hong Kong protesters over five months of unrest. Continue reading
In a bid to guarantee privacy and avoid the actual exhumation operation being videoed and posted on social media, the government banned cameras and mobile phones among the 22 Franco family members, government authorities and workers allowed into the mausoleum. Continue reading
The government has refused to concede to the protesters’ demand for an independent inquiry into accusations of police brutality. Continue reading
China has accused the West of stirring up anti-Beijing sentiment in Hong Kong and reacted strongly to expressions of support for the protests. Continue reading
The Kenney government’s so-called “energy war room,” which is aimed at countering criticism of Alberta’s energy industry, is coming under fire again after the province revealed its “internal operations” won’t be subject to freedom of information laws. Continue reading
It is not the first time in Peru’s history that a president has dissolved congress. In 1992, Alberto Fujimori shut down congress, assumed legislative powers and suspended the constitution in what was regarded as an auto-coup. Continue reading
“This is not a plea for so-called foreign interference. This is a plea for democracy.” Continue reading
Rapid Response Mechanism examined the Alberta election to understand how the manipulation of social media can influence democratic politics. Continue reading
“If we can accept violence, our city will be ruined.” Continue reading