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Elbows up for trans people, too

Illustration of four heads in profile with a dialogue between them.

The need for cultural intelligence in anti-racism policy

Two young women in front of a series of protest signs saying “I can’t breathe” and “Murder is murder” among others with the Parliament clock tower in the background.

Is addressing anti-Black racism in Canada still a policy priority?

Illustration depicting a checkerboard chart of faces showing different ethnicities and genders.

The diversity of candidates and MPs stalled for some groups in this election

Manifestation pour les droits des personnes transgenres devant un bâtiment. Des manifestants tiennent des pancartes aux messages pro-trans comme « Trans, proud, and angry ». Drapeaux trans et LGBTQ+, ambiance pacifique, chien au premier plan.

Lessons for Canada from the treatment of trans communities in Scotland

Pierre Poilievre at a microphone standing in front of a Canadian flag.

The many dangers of Pierre Poilievre’s war on ‘woke’

The metal crest is ornate with elements that include depictions of the fleur-de-lys, a harp, maple leaves, the Union Jack flag and a crown at the top.

UCP cuts to Alberta Legal Aid will hurt the most vulnerable

A bearded man holds a pink and blue sign saying “Keep schools safe for trans kids.”

The pernicious effects of transphobia on campus

Two police vehicles are parked as an officer watches evening crowds in downtown Toronto.

What happens when police commit crimes?

An RCMP cruiser parked on a road.

The RCMP needs comprehensive reform

We need to better understand how racialized minorities are being hit by inflation

Tackling Islamophobia begins by rebuilding trust with the Muslim community

Canada needs to get on with tackling racism in concrete ways

At the base of a set of stone steps, about 10 people wear yellow hoodies and t-shirts that say “No justice, no peace” with photos of Chantel Moore on the fabric. Some people hold signs that say “Justice for Chantel Moore” and “Chantel’s life mattered; we want justice.”

The mandate of N.B.’s systemic racism commissioner perpetuates the problem

Bridging the national security trust gap with racialized people

The federal government could implement two accountability measures to help eradicate racism

With COVID-19, we’ve never been “all in this together”

A racial justice agenda for medicare

L’image représente une jeune femme noir tapant au clavier, entourée de diagrammes techniques translucides.

COVID was harmful for youth employment

Les détransitions ne sont pas un argument contre les transitions

Deux employés de St-Viateur Bagel, à Montréal.

Using the talents of newcomers to Canada

Russian President Vladimir Putin enters a room. He is dressed in a dark suit and tie, and has a red folder in one hand.

Navigating the age of information warfare

So-called “Freedom Convoy” is a symptom of a deeply unequal society

Time to put action behind university land acknowledgments

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