Statement by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the passing of Sir Shridath “It is with sadness that I learned of the passing of Sir Shridath Ramphal, former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations. “Born in Guyana, Sir Ramphal was a politician and diplomat who dedicated his life to advancing human rights and social justice across […]
The federal government is committed to improving accessibility and affordability in dental care through the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), one of the largest social programs in Canadian history. This initiative aims to reduce the financial burden of dental care for up to nine million Canadians currently without insurance. The CDCP, which is available to […]
Ottawa police are facing increased scrutiny following the release of internal reports detailing a violent case of mistaken identity involving Kane Niyondagara, a young Black man who was wrongly identified as a murder suspect in February. On the morning of February 16, officers responded to a call from a Starbucks employee who had misidentified Niyondagara […]
By Lincoln DePradine The federal Liberal Party government is about to launch a program to attract more students from Guadeloupe, Martinique, Cameroon, Senegal, Mali and other French-speaking countries to Canada. The new Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP) – a partnership with designated French-language and bilingual post-secondary learning institutions – will be launched Monday, August […]
An internal report reveals that Black, Indigenous, and racialized employees at the Privy Council Office (PCO) face frequent “racial stereotyping, microaggressions, and verbal violence.” Obtained by the Coalition Against Workplace Discrimination via the Access to Information Act and released Monday, the report criticizes the office for its inadequate understanding of the discrimination experienced by these […]
By Neil Armstrong For Pamela Appelt, a distinguished member of the Jamaican Canadian community who was recently appointed to the Order of Canada, this honour will help her to open doors for others. She was among 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada announced recently by Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada. They include […]
Carleton University is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Wisdom Tettey as its 17th President and Vice-Chancellor, commencing January 1, 2025. Dr. Tettey will also join the faculty as a tenured professor in the Department of Political Science. The announcement comes after a rigorous international search led by an advisory committee comprised of faculty, […]
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 […]
Ottawa-based writer Kai Thomas has garnered a spot on the shortlist for the coveted 2024 Walter Scott Prize with his novel “In The Upper Country”. The well regarded annual award, which comes with a prize of £25,000 ($42,963.17 Cdn), honors the finest historical fiction published in English from the previous year. Thomas’s novel delves into […]
In the heart of Ottawa’s Lowertown neighborhood, within the confines of the Routhier Community Centre, a small dance studio becomes the stage for a significant movement. Led by Chloë Bonnet, a seasoned dance instructor, a group of eight young women executes a meticulously choreographed routine with precision and passion. Under Bonnet’s guidance, the dancers synchronize […]
