Conservatives and immigrant voters: an unconventional love story

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In 2011, the Conservative Party won their first majority government in decades. Immigration Minister Jason Kenney has been given credit for much of the success due to his focused targeting of the immigrant community. [Read more...]

Searching for diversity in the Canadian Forces

Grazia Scoppio

As an organization with a mandate to represent and protect national interests, it is understood that the Canadian Forces should reflect the values and composition of society. [Read more...]

Conservatives and Immigrant Voters: an unconventional love story

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James Huáng has lived in Canada for 6 years, and has been a citizen for two. In 2011, he voted federally for the first time. He voted Conservative. [Read more...]

Potential oil pipeline expansions continue to raise concerns

Opposition to pipelines through B.C. continues

With the United States’ recent rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline, the debate around the construction and expansion of oil pipelines in B.C. has seen renewed vigour. Enbridge’s proposal to build the Northern Gateway project, which would see a twin pipeline running from Bruderheim, Alta. to the coastal city of Kitimat, B.C., would help expand Canada’s current oil exports to a growing Asian market. According to Greenpeace Canada, however, the potential environmental costs would far outweigh any benefits. [Read more...]

Conservative crime bill affects new immigrants and marginalizes aboriginals

Activist Chris Preston

If you live in Canada, your chances of being attacked by a beaver are higher than your chances of being an innocent victim of violent crime. According to Statistics Canada, crime of all types has been decreasing steadily over the past few decades. [Read more...]