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 […]
The leaders of Guyana and Venezuela promised at a meeting on Thursday last in St. Vincent that neither side would use threats or force against the other in the dispute over the oil-rich Essequibo region. A joint commission composed of the foreign ministers of both countries and other officials will address the problem, with a […]
By Alia Campbell Member of Provincial Parliament Andrea Hazell and Flemingdon Park community members don’t plan to stop fighting against the Ford government. Not until Doug Ford decides to keep the Science Centre where it is. On April 18, the Ford government announced its plans for the Science Centre to be relocated to the redeveloped […]
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 […]
By Stephen Weir Just in time for Christmas, the autobiography of Dr. Howard D. McCurdy has arrived at Canadian bookstores. Published some five years after the death of the founder of the National Black Coalition of Canada, “Black Activist, Black Scientist, Black Icon: The Autobiography of Dr. Howard D. McCurdy” is a book that had […]
Judges at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday ordered Venezuela to refrain from taking any action that would alter the situation on the ground in the potentially oil-rich territory that is the subject of a border dispute with Guyana, which controls the area. The court did not expressly forbid Venezuela from going ahead […]
Recently elected House of Commons Speaker Greg Fergus apologized to MPs on Monday about a “personal” video tribute message played last weekend at the Ontario Liberal Party leadership convention. But two opposition parties say that’s not enough and are now calling for him to resign over his “unacceptable” participation in a partisan event. Fergus’ video […]
By Tamanisha John Despite the reality of US intervention causing inhumane conditions in the region, Venezuela’s push for the annexation of Guyana’s Essequibo region prioritizes its own political objectives, heightening tensions with the US and leaving the Guyanese people without a say in their own fate. This week Venezuela will hold a referendum on annexing […]
