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March 27th 2023

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The Han Dong story may be more complicated than it looks Han Dong may well be guilty of everything that's been said and written about him recently. But what if he isn't? That's a question our experience with the U.S. invasion of Iraq and the rendition and torture of Maher Arar should have us asking. Max Fawcett Opinion, Politics \| March 25th 2023

If we value human rights and the rule of law, we must fight for climate justice On March 29, Vanuatu, along with more than 115 other co-sponsoring countries, will table a proposed resolution at the United Nations General Assembly requesting an advisory opinion on climate change from the International Court of Justice. Patricia Scotland, Jotham Napat Opinion \| March 27th 2023

Will B.C.’s shift to clean transportation take rural communities along for the ride? Premier David Eby needs to make sure rural and First Nations communities get affordable intercity transit, so they aren't left stranded in the drive to establish B.C.'s clean transportation network, a growing climate coalition says. Rochelle Baker News, Island Insider \| March 27th 2023

‘We must be found’: MP urges feds to create ‘Red Dress’ alert system for missing Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people NDP MP Leah Gazan is asking Ottawa to create a “Red Dress Alert” system for missing Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people. Isaac Phan Nay News, Urban Indigenous Communities in Ottawa \| March 27th 2023

Pierre Poilievre auditions to be PM with populist appeal to everyday Canadians After an annual gathering of conservatives ended Friday, the question on everyone's mind is can Conservative Party of Canada Leader Pierre Poilievre build a coalition that can topple Justin Trudeau’s Liberals? John Woodside Analysis, Politics \| March 24th 2023

‘Serious’ clean energy investment expected in spring budget The upcoming 2023 federal budget is expected to include significant investments in the clean economy as an answer to the bold climate spending of U.S. President Joe Biden. Natasha Bulowski News, Politics, Ottawa Insider \| March 27th 2023

The ingredients that add smell to your shampoo and makeup soon to be public knowledge Alisha Minielly was mystified as rashes suddenly started appearing all over her body, including one that persisted on her left leg for six months. Camille Bains News, Politics \| March 24th 2023

Confronting climate chaos — and the Taliban — in Afghanistan Amid a severe drought, Afghan scientists are asking the international community to engage with the brutal regime. Ruchi Kumar News, Politics \| March 27th 2023

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