Why the Canada-China relationship doesn’t have to get lost in translation

 Op-ed by Chis Pereira Smog, wildfires, and intermittent oppressive heat are upon us, leaving us praying for rain and better days ahead without much relief in the forecast. And with the next federal election just around the corner, we are likewise unlikely to experience much relief from the oppressive and increasingly unprincipled

Israeli-Palestinian relations. Givens

 Above: January 27, 2012: A Palestinian youth waves a flag while confronting Israeli soldiers in a protest against the Israeli separation barrier in the West Bank down of Al-Masara. (Photo: rrodrickbeiler, iStock) by Howard Adelman Currently, there is nothing going on in planning for a renewal of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks – at

Equality for persons with disabilities on the line in new assisted dying legislation

 By Catherine Frazee A consequential law is proceeding swiftly in Parliament, but mostly under the radar of Canadians with a lot on our minds these days. Bill C7 will amend our current medical assistance in dying (MAiD) law by creating a separate pathway to assisted death for persons who are

Everyone is invited to a Zoom birthday party for Landon Pearson

 Above:  The Honourable Landon Pearson speaks at The Landon Pearson Centre on National Child Day, November, 2015 (PHOTO: THE LANDON PEARSON CENTRE, CARLETON UNIVERSITY) The Honourable Landon Pearson has played an important role in Canada’s history, especially through her long-time advocacy work for the rights of children and youth across Canada and around the

Pandemic used as a cover for increased persecution of women

 By Rachel Vincent Canada must live up to promise of feminist foreign policy by putting women at centre of its global COVID-19 responses Reem Al-Ksiri is a Syrian-born lawyer who now lives in Vienna, Austria. Like millions of other Syrians, she was forced from her home by war and the

Ottawa Ready to Shine for Capital Pride

 Ottawa Life’s Festival City Series is back! We'll provide a unique look at some of your favourite events. We’ll go beyond the music with artist interviews, volunteer profiles, concert reviews and spotlights on the tastes, sights and sounds of the festival season.  Your city! Your festivals and events! Like a good sunscreen,

Liberals Have Plenty of Talent to Make Up Gender-Balanced Cabinet

 Photo by Jean-Marc Carisse. Justin Trudeau promises to have gender parity in his cabinet. He announced that in his Democracy package back in June and, when asked about this on the weekend, he reaffirmed his position. So who are the women who could make up his cabinet? In a 30-member cabinet, Trudeau

Debra Komar Turns Back Clock to Uncover One of Canada’s Notorious Murder Mysteries

 How far would you go to crack one of Canada’s greatest mysteries? Centering in on a mystery that dating back over 170 years ago, internationally renowned forensic anthropologist, Debra Komar, breaks down the murder of John McLoughlin Jr., chief trader for The Hudson's Bay Company, in her latest novel The

Kazakhstan’s Nursultan Nazarbayev Wins His Fifth Election

 Photo courtesy: Official site of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan It came as no surprise, Nursultan Nazarbayev has won yet another election in the Central Asian country of Kazakhstan. The incumbent president knows his country and his people well. President Nazarbayev is an experienced politician. In his campaign, he

Where are the Accessible Toilets Ottawa? GottaGo!

 Nowadays, the most vulnerable members of our population—children, seniors and persons with disabilities—are in search for clean and safe public washrooms in Ottawa. But Rachel Canham, a Carleton University researcher, is steering the pursuit for public toilets in a whole new direction. “I feel like while the need for public

Celebrate Pride With UFCW Canada and the World in Toronto

 Image by: ufcw.ca Every year, Pride is celebrated across Canada as one of the largest and most colourful festivals in the country. Citizens flock annually to street fairs, marches, parades, picnics, and concerts to participate in a fun and inclusive experience that promotes tolerance and raises awareness of the human rights

Minky Worden Discusses the Unfinished Revolution: The Global Fight for Women’s Rights

 More needs to be done to reduce global gender discrimination and to bring women closer to equality with men. So said Minky Worden, director of global initiatives at Human Rights Watch, a leading NGO, as she recently addressed a large crowd at the Ottawa Writers Festival. Worden spoke at length

Canadian Pharmaceutical Companies Take Innovative Approach in Response to United Nations Report to Stop AIDS in Africa

 The United Nations says that access to medicine could save 10 million lives a year globally and is recommending that drug makers support research for neglected diseases and cut prices for medicines in poorer countries. Paul Hunt, an independent UN expert on the right to health, estimates that two billion