The Law Society of Alberta (LSA) has developed new measures of “competency” for lawyers that some, including Calgary-based lawyer Glenn Blackett, say could undermine the Canadian legal system. Of particular concern, he says, are the “cultural competency” standards presented by the LSA. Included are statements to the effect that Canada’s legal system is racist and…
‘It’s Going to Transform the Legal System’: Lawyer Discusses ‘Wokeness’ in Canadian Law Societies
Metro Workers at 27 Stores Across GTA Reach Tentative Agreement, Avoid a Strike
Metro workers at 27 grocery stores across the Greater Toronto Area reached a tentative agreement with the grocery giant just after midnight, narrowly avoiding a strike. “This is a milestone agreement that underscores Unifor’s deep commitment to grocery workers in the retail sector and our important work to advance their workplace rights,” said Unifor’s national…
What Can BC Learn From Other Jurisdictions’ Experience With Drought
As British Columbia struggles with droughts across much of its territory, water conservation experts say the province could learn many lessons from the drought-prone U.S. state of California. “We really kind of focus on a community effort and community outreach. We keep our customers up to date on where we are in our water supply…
McCarthy Rebukes 9 Democrats Who Voted Against Pro-Israel Resolution
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) blasted the nine Democrats who voted against a pro-Israel resolution in the House of Representatives. The resolution passed on July 18, 412-9-1. Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minn.) voted “present.” The members who voted against the resolution were Reps. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), Delia Ramirez (D-Ill.), Jamaal…
Woman Jailed for Aborting Eight-Month-Old Baby to Be Released After Appeal
A woman who was jailed for illegally obtaining abortion pills to kill her eight-month-old unborn baby will soon be released after the Court of Appeal reduced her sentence on Tuesday. Carla Foster, a 45-year-old mother of three, took abortion pills mailed to her during lockdown in 2020 after she lied to the abortion provider about…
New Drug Could Prevent COVID-19 and Future Variants
July 19, 2023
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Scientists from the Queensland Institute of Medical Research Berghofer have invented a drug that can both prevent and treat COVID-19, including all new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. In their internationally peer-reviewed paper published in the journal Nature Communications, Australian medical researchers found that their drug can both prevent persistent inflammation as well as repair damaged…
UK Civil Service Chief Confirms Probe Into Scotland’s Independence Spending
Cabinet Secretary Simon Case confirmed he was looking into the Scottish government’s spending on independence. Speaking to the House of Lords Constitution Committee on Tuesday, Simon Case said that he and his colleagues were “looking at some of these specifics” around taxpayers’ money being spent on Scotland’s independence strategy. The question about funding for the…
Competition Commissioner Sticks With Claims That Cineplex Uses ‘Deceptive’ Marketing
Canada’s competition commissioner is doubling down on his claims that the country’s largest cinema chain is using “deceptive marketing practices” to sell movie tickets. In a new filing with the Competition Tribunal, Matthew Boswell accused Cineplex Inc. of “mischaracterizing” the ticket purchase process again. Boswell has been alleging since May that fees applied to some…
Human Rights Lawyer Highlights What Makes CCP’s Persecution of Falun Gong Particularly Heinous
July 19, 2023
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There are several elements that should be kept in mind about the atrocious nature of the persecution of Falun Gong in China by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), says human rights lawyer David Matas. “First we should remember that the repression was based on the popularity of Falun Gong,” Mr. Matas said at an event…
‘Still Struggling’: Victims of Calgary House Explosion Face Challenges After Hospital
Nearly four months after a house explosion sent 10 members of Calgary’s South Sudanese community to hospital, many of the victims are still struggling. But they’re preparing to participate in a prayer of thanks for their survival on Aug. 6, said community advocate Gar Gar. “They were hoping to invite most people that have contributed…
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