National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Interim federal Green Party leader Amita Kuttner is looking to heal wounds and revive relationships with grassroots members after public infighting at the leadership level led to dismal outcomes during the last election.
Continue reading Green Party of Canada Interim Leader Amita Kuttner tours West Coast communitiesBy Matt Simmons, The Narwhal, Local Journalism Initiative reporter
Josie Osborne seems careful with her words as she talks about her new job. The former mayor of Tofino, turned MLA, is heading up the new B.C. Ministry of Land, Water and Resource Stewardship and is the minister responsible for fisheries. But through her political composure are glimpses of a lifestyle associated with the little west coast community on Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation territory — she lives on ten acres with her husband, dog, three goats and chickens and works out of a brightly coloured tiny house office.
Continue reading Land and water in B.C. have a new ministry. We spoke with its leaderBy Jacob Cardinal, Alberta Native News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
(ANNews) – On Wednesday February 23, 2022 Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief RoseAnne Archibald held a press conference as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ended the government’s use of the Emergencies Act.
The National chief expressed her concern over the Act during the press conference, believing the federal and provincial governments would use the act against First Nation activists should a protest arise.
Continue reading AFN National Chief Explains Her Concerns About Canada’s Emergency ActBy Jacob Cardinal, Alberta Native News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
(ANNews) – On February 14, 2022 Canada made history as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau enacted the Emergencies Act, a “last resort” effort to bring an end to the trucker convoy protests and blockades. On February 23, after the international border blockades were cleared and the Ottawa three-week “occupation” disbanded, the Act was revoked.
Continue reading Controversial Emergency Act revoked following the dismantling of blockades and occupation of OttawaBy Fernando Arce, New Canadian Media, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
As the world woke up to breaking reports of Russia’s attacks on Ukraine, Canada’s short-lived Emergencies Act has evoked memories of Eastern European dictatorships among some communities and ignited reflections about ‘democracy’ and ‘freedom’ among ethnic media commentators.
A number of ethnic media outlets have pointed to what they see as hypocrisy and double standards from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government for supporting disruptive protests around the world but cracking down on similar ones at home.
Continue reading Canada’s emergency powers evoke reflections on democracy, freedom
