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Canada

New human rights commissioner on leave after review, minister says

Justice Minister Arif Virani says he has received the review of online comments made by incoming human rights commissioner Birju…

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Nova Scotia

Discourse around Pride and Palestinian rights part of history of activism in the 2SLGBTQ+ community

In the wake of the Hamas-led attack on Israel on Oct. 7 last year and Israel’s subsequent military assault in Gaza,…

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Canada

Grassy Narrows First Nation appeals to international human rights commission over mercury contamination

In its efforts to press the Ontario and federal governments to do more to address mercury contamination of its river,…

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Politics

PCO says it didn’t search new human rights chief’s online aliases, blames ‘administrative oversight’

The Privy Council Office (PCO) says it did not search the aliases Birju Dattani, the new head of the Canadian…

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Canada

Government now says new human rights chief did disclose key information about controversial social media posts

The federal government now says Birju Dattani, the new head of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, did disclose the alias…

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Sports

Oilers target goalie Campbell for buyout, Lightning acquire rights to Guentzel

The Edmonton Oilers have placed goaltender Jack Campbell on unconditional waivers for the purpose of a buyout. Campbell signed a…

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Sports

Tampa Bay Lightning acquire the rights to Jake Guentzel on the eve of free agency

The Tampa Bay Lightning got a head start on free agency by acquiring the rights to high-scoring winger Jake Guentzel…

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Sports

Lightning deal Sergachev, Jeannot; Maple Leafs acquire Tanev’s rights at NHL draft

The Utah Hockey Club made a big splash on the NHL draft’s second day. The Tampa Bay Lightning cleared a…

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Entertainment

Tatiana Maslany expresses human rights concerns while being honoured at event in Regina

Marvel actress Tatiana Maslany criticized the Saskatchewan government’s school pronoun law and called attention to the Israel-Hamas conflict during an event…

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Politics

Feds reviewing new human rights commissioner’s online posts after Jewish advocates raise concerns

Justice Minister Arif Virani’s office says it’s reviewing past comments and activities of the recently appointed head of Canada’s human rights…

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