Democracy

• Ex-B.C. journalist and democracy activist placed on Chinese ‘wanted’ list

  Victor Ho, the former editor of the Sing Tao Daily and a Hong Kong democracy activist, was recently placed on a "wanted list" by security officials in Hong Kong.

  World

  Aug 17
  
• Is Canada’s NORAD upgrade cash new? Defence chief uncertain

  "We need to be worried," warned Canada's chief of the defence staff, Gen. Wayne Eyre, about the threat posed by authoritarian countries.

  Canada

  Jun 25
  
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• Canada, U.S. face democratic ‘rough patches’ amid populism: American envoy

  China and Russia are among the actors involved in attempts to subvert democracy, U.S. ambassador David Cohen said, but also domestic forces as shown by the trucker convoy protests.

  Canada

  Jun 12
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• Canada would be ‘perfect home’ for NATO centre on climate security, Dutch PM says

  Trudeau first announced the intention to ask allies to support the development of a NATO climate security centre of excellence during the NATO leaders' summit in Brussels in June.

  Canada

  Oct 29, 2021
• Calgarian promotes civic election engagement with display of 50 campaign signs

  A Calgary man is combating voter apathy and encouraging election participation by creating a huge candidate campaign sign collection on his lawn.

  Features

  Oct 15, 2021
• Hong Kong police arrest prominent Tiananmen Square vigils organizer: colleagues

  The arrest comes as thousands of police are expected to patrol the city's streets to prevent people from gathering to commemorate the June 4 crackdown.

  World

  Jun 3, 2021
• Alberta MP sees division, polarization as threat to democracy: ‘We are all just human beings’

  "If you want to actually change people's minds, you have to communicate sure, forcefully, firmly, but respectfully as well," Mike Lake said.

  Canada

  Feb 23, 2021
• Feds move forward with program to help residents of Hong Kong remain in Canada

  One of several new immigration programs designed to give Hong Kong residents a safe haven in Canada will open for applications on Monday.

  Canada

  Feb 4, 2021
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• Burmese Saskatonians decry military coup in Myanmar

  "My reaction in the beginning was disbelief,” said Khin Yin, who moved from Myanmar to Canada 23 years ago.

  World

  Feb 3, 2021
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• New campaign encourages Montrealers to run for public office

  The Union of Quebec Municipalities (UMQ) wants to encourage people to run for public office and put an end to the intimidation of elected municipal officials.

  Politics

  Jan 18, 2021