Tag: Politics
Antisemitic incidents rose in Canada last year — and after Oct. 7: B’nai Brith
Jewish human rights group B'nai Brith Canada is highlighting an 'astonishing' increase in reports of antisemitism in its annual audit of incidents.
Biden calls Japan, India ‘xenophobic’ while praising value of immigration
The remarks, at a campaign fundraising event Wednesday, came after the White House has hosted the leaders of Japan and India and as the U.S. seeks strategic alliances with both.
Demonstrators set up Pro-Palestinian encampment at UBC
UBC officials say staff will monitor and assess the demonstration on the Vancouver campus and will liaise with the RCMP.
Calgary family welcomes refugees from Gaza at considerable expense
There was immense relief and joy at Calgary International Airport Saturday afternoon as Ossama Zaqqout, his wife, and kids, finally welcomed his parents to Canada.
South Africa celebrates 30 years since end of apartheid, but discontent grows
Analysts and polls predict that the waning popularity of the democratic party once led by Nelson Mandela is likely to see it lose its parliamentary majority for the first time.
Canada, U.S., U.K. lay additional sanctions on Iran over attack on Israel
Canada announced it was sanctioning Iran's defence minister and top military command organizations while the U.S. and U.K. said they are targeting Iran's drone industry.
Israel’s military intelligence chief resigns over failure to prevent Oct. 7 attack
The head of Israeli military intelligence resigned on Monday over the failures surrounding Hamas' unprecedented Oct. 7 attack, the military said.
Wrong remains sent to ‘exhausted’ Canadian family after death on Cuba vacation
Faraj Allah Jarjour of Laval, Que. died suddenly in Cuba on a family trip, and his children say the wrong remains were sent back to Canada from Cuba.
At UN court, Germany rejects allegations that its facilitating Israel conflict
Germany strongly rejected a case brought by Nicaragua at the UN's top court accusing Berlin of facilitating breaches of the Geneva Convention and international humanitarian law.
Defence policy update raises spending by $8B with focus on Arctic, cyber security
Defence Minister Bill Blair has unveiled Canada's long-promised defence policy update with a focus on enhancing Arctic and cyber security.
As Sudan crisis rages, groups urge Ottawa to do more to help
The fighting that erupted last April between militias has forced out at least 8.5 million people in what the UN calls the largest internal displacement crisis in the world.
Father of killed Canadian aid worker urges Blinken for a tougher U.S. stance on Israel in Gaza
“If the United States threatened to suspend aid to Israel, maybe my son would be alive today,” John Flickinger said in describing his conversation with Antony Blinken.
30 years after Rwanda genocide, cautious optimism history won’t repeat: Dallaire
Romeo Dallaires says he remains concerned about the continued presence of the genocide's perpetrators and masterminds in Africa and around the world — including in Canada.
Beijing is looking to improve relations with Ottawa. Should Canada play ball?
Though it's not clear whether Canada is ready to meet Beijing's requests, some experts say there are practical reasons to look for better co-operation.
China ‘likely’ to try to interfere in U.S. elections: Microsoft
A report from Microsoft says Chinese influence and cyber actors are more active and will 'likely' move towards interfering in upcoming elections in the United States and India.