Montreal’s Black communities are set to benefit from a significant investment, as the federal government announces nearly $16 million in funding to create a modern venue for artistic and cultural expression. This funding will enable the Montreal Afro-Canadian Cultural Centre (MACC) to further its mission of becoming a central gathering place for Black communities in […]
DPBA Report Highlights Economic Impact and Call for Change By Lincoln DePradine A Canadian researcher says anti-Black racism, especially racism in employment, has an economic cost to the Canadian government. “As a result of racism, the government of Canada is losing money,’’ researcher Dr C. Justine Pierre, a statistician, labour market and immigration consultant, told […]
Prime Minister Mia Mottley has called for youth clubs and service organizations to teach young people the responsible use and power of firearms. Speaking at the closing of the annual Tradewinds multinational military exercise at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre on Thursday, Mottley emphasized the need for proactive measures to address rising gun crime in […]
Championing Community and Economic Growth By Neil Armstrong Three Black candidates are among 35 people running in the June 10 by-election in Mississauga. Jamaican businessman Winston Harding is seeking to become the mayor—a position that became vacant when mayor Bonnie Crombie resigned to become leader of the Ontario Liberal Party. Another Jamaican, entrepreneur and community […]
The skies above Guyana saw a display of American military might on May 9th, as two Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet strike fighters conducted a flyover with the collaboration and approval of the Guyanese government. This display comes at a time when the small South American nation is embroiled in a heated border dispute with neighboring […]
Distress and crisis centers play a vital role in Canada’s public health strategy for preventing suicide, offering immediate assistance and resources during critical moments. During Mental Health Week, the Federal government announced a $4.5 million investment to bolster the capabilities of 26 organizations providing distress line services across the country. Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental […]
By Lincoln DePradine Grenada Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell, who visited Toronto in February, is returning to Canada, where he’ll meet with Grenadian nationals and update them on the work on his government that will be celebrating two years in office next month. The prime minister, and leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) party, is […]
Thirty prominent leaders from Edmonton’s Black community have joined forces to address the city’s administration regarding what they perceive as a stagnant approach to the Anti-Black Racism Action Plan. In a collective letter endorsed by 28 representatives from Edmonton’s African and Caribbean communities, they accuse city officials of neglecting the plan since its unanimous approval […]
Brampton’s MP Ruby Sahota stood alongside Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety while he unveiled new legislation on Tuesday aimed at bolstering Canada’s defenses against foreign interference. The introduction of Bill C-70, known as the Act Respecting Countering Foreign Interference, marks a significant step forward in the Canadian government’s efforts to safeguard its institutions. Bill […]
In a telling reflection of current geopolitical dynamics, the recent United Nations Security Council (UNSC) vote regarding full UN membership for the State of Palestine underscored significant global divisions. Despite the United States wielding its veto power to block the draft resolution, Guyana stood among the 12 UNSC members in favor of recommending Palestine’s admission […]
