Ontario Progressive Conservatives held their annual Black History Month celebration at Queen’s Park last Tuesday. Premier Doug Ford who attended at the event, welcomed a special guest from Ghana – King Nana Yaw Osam I Mawereehene from the Enyan Denkyira Kingdom – and politicians from the various provincial parties. Charmaine Williams, MPP for Brampton, who […]
In the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), the recent decision to integrate transit fares across Durham, Brampton, Mississauga, and York Region is a monumental step towards creating a more accessible and sustainable transportation network. This move, set to take effect on February 26, addresses a longstanding issue that has burdened commuters with double fares, sometimes costing […]
By Lincoln DePradine Mayor of Toronto, Olivia Chow, is promising Scarborough residents that they will benefit from projects soon to be to be implemented by the city. “In our work this coming year, we’re building a lot of housing, a lot of affordable housing; because the more we build, the better it is for the […]
by Rinaldo Walcott If you Google the name Warren Hart, the person you’ll read about below won’t appear on the first page of your search results. Many people named Warren Hart will appear, but not this one. You’d have to add “RCMP” or “FBI” or “informant” or “infiltrator,” and only then would you learn about […]
Now you can listen to this article now By Patrick Hung Last month, the Justice Department in New York City indicted 52-year-old Nikhil Gupta for murder-for-hire. Gupta allegedly hired a hitman to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a leader in the Khalistan movement and spokesperson for Sikhs for Justice. The U.S. indictment also links Gupta to […]
The plane that flew Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to Jamaica for a family vacation broke down last week, prompting the Canadian military to send a second aircraft with a repair crew to the island. Trudeau left for Jamaica on December 26 last for a vacation with his immediate family, including Sophie Gregoire Trudeau. He was […]
Canadian Women’s Foundation CEO Honored for Her Lifelong Commitment to Breaking Down Barriers Paulette Senior, a tireless advocate for women and girls of diverse backgrounds, has dedicated her life to dismantling systemic barriers and championing gender equity. Currently serving as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Women’s Foundation, Ms. Senior’s remarkable journey […]
Following years of discriminatory practices against the Black and LGBTQ communities – clearly identified by a task force, chaired by McGill University law professor Adelle Blackett – the Federal Liberal government is backing legislative changes based on the task force report. The task force examined the 1986 Employment Equity Act, which was intended to remove […]
Letter to the editor The recent events surrounding calls for the Hon. Greg Fergus’ resignation as Canada’s first Black Speaker of the House of Commons point to the increasing dangers of hyperpartisanship facing our public institutions today. House rules exist to protect the integrity of our legislative process. Those asking for the resignation of Speaker […]
An exclusive interview with the Caribbean Camera. Gregory Fergus speaks about his new role as Speaker of the House Meet Gregory Cristophe Fergus, Canada’s first Black Speaker of the House of Commons. Fergus, 54, Member of Parliament for the riding of Hull-Aylmer since October 2015, was elected Speaker last September following the resignation of Anthony […]
