Rights

• Quebec’s English-speaking community applauds court decision on education reform

  Quebec's English-speaking community is relieved a Quebec Superior Court judge ruled that parts of Bill 40, the province's education reform bill, is unconstitutional.

  Canada

  Aug 3, 2023
  
• University of Lethbridge being sued by controversial prof for violating freedom of expression

  Frances Widdowson, a controversial professor who previously taught at MRU, is suing the University of Lethbridge for allegedly violating freedoms of expression and assembly.

  Politics

  Aug 3, 2023
  
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• Groups hold ping-pong game, call for more attention to Kanesatake crisis

  Some people who live in Kanesatake are afraid and feel abandoned, according to community groups. They say they represent terrified residents who fear speaking publicly.

  Canada

  May 23, 2023
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• Montreal to pay $3 million to protestors whose rights were violated by city police

  The settlement will end eight long-running class action lawsuits against the city that allege participants in six protests were illegally arrested or detained by police.

  Canada

  Nov 26, 2022
• Education workers in Kingston defy provincial legislation and go on strike

  In a written statement, Minister of Education Stephen Lecce states a submission to the Ontario Labour Relations Board has been filed in response to the CUPE walkout.

  Education

  Nov 4, 2022
• Outrage over decision to end U.S. rights to abortion fuels protests in Canada

  Experts say such rights can't be threatened the same way in Canada as abortion is a legal medical procedure, but they fear the U.S. decision will fuel the rise of pro-life groups.

  Canada

  Jun 26, 2022
• Senate committee calls for more human rights for incarcerated people

  The Standing Senate Committee On Human Rights released a list of 71 recommendations to better protect and uphold human rights for incarcerated people across Canada.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2021
• Legal challenge to Quebec common law rules seeks equal rights for unmarried spouses

  The case involves a woman and her former partner, a prominent Quebec businessman who contended he should not have to pay alimony because they were never legally married.

  Canada

  Mar 3, 2021
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• ‘This used to be a protest march:’ Unionized workers celebrate Labour Day in Halifax

  Many of Nova Scotia’s unionized workers gathered in Halifax for a rally and march in celebration of Labour Day.

  Canada

  Sep 2, 2019
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• Winnipeg passenger frustrated with discount airline after baggage lost 14 weeks ago

  A Winnipeg man says he's been waiting 14 weeks for his lost luggage to turn up, or compensation for his loss, after he flew to B.C. on Flair Airlines.

  Consumer

  May 24, 2019