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The votes of Venezuelans abroad are being suppressed
In this ultimate election year, 64 countries will be heading to the polls. Among them is Venezuela, which will hold its presidential election on July 28. Venezuelans across the country will be voting
July 25, 2024 | 10:11 am
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Want to fix our broken home-care system? Just answer these questions
Pressure is growing on governments to deliver more workers and funding for home-care. But, it’s also getting harder to find people willing to deal with the dismal working conditions in home-care
July 18, 2024 | 2:32 pm
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Early or not? Trudeau and Ford eye one another over when to call elections
Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Conservative Ontario Premier Doug Ford may not often see eye-to-eye, but they face the same political predicament. Namely, whether to call an early election.
July 16, 2024 | 1:24 pm
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The Trump assassination attempt has historical precedents — and future security implications
At a political rally in Pennsylvania, former president Donald Trump narrowly survived an assassination attempt. As gunshots rang out during the Republican candidate’s rally, Trump miraculously av
July 15, 2024 | 2:47 pm
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Attempted assassination of Trump: The long history of violence against U.S. presidents
In this Nov. 22, 1963 photo, President John F. Kennedy rides in a motorcade with his wife Jacqueline moments before he was shot and killed in Dallas, Texas. (AP Photo, File) Political assassinati
July 15, 2024 | 9:23 am
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Frank Stronach allegations highlight harassment in the workplace
Police in Canada recently charged Frank Stronach, the founder of auto parts manufacturer Magna International, with multiple sexual offences dating back to 1977. The charges include rape
July 11, 2024 | 10:32 am
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Why Canada must act urgently to give undocumented migrants legal status
Since the Canadian government announced in December 2021 its intention to address the estimated 300,000 to 600,000 migrants living without authorization in Canada, civil society organizations and migr
July 8, 2024 | 11:12 am
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The growing influence of virtual gaming platforms like Roblox on how we interact online
Roblox is an online platform that allows users to create games and play those designed by others. A self-described “ultimate virtual universe,” it is hard to pinpoint exactly what Roblox is: Is it a g
July 4, 2024 | 11:59 am
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Biden and Trudeau: Two leaders in trouble who are resisting calls to step aside
As Canadians celebrate the anniversary of the founding of their country on Monday and Americans observe the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, the leaders of both nations are fa
July 1, 2024 | 3:20 pm
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Donald Trump’s dangerous rhetoric has changed the way Canadians think about an important democratic tool. We studied how
Concerns are mounting over the normalization of right-wing extremism in Canadian society, partly influenced by the far-right media from both sides of the border.
June 25, 2024 | 9:41 am