human rights
Lawyer urges Canada Post to halt distribution of extremist newsletter
Lawyer appalled at Canada Post refusal to stop delivering newsletter of group that says they incorporate 'intellect of Ron Paul, the heart of Adolf Hitler, and the soul of Jesus Christ.'
Stéphane Dion joins UN in calling on Iran to improve human rights
UN resolutions comes at a time when Iran has executed nearly 700 prisoners in its jails, but is also joining forces with Western powers to combat the self-styled Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.
Mohamed Fahmy, released from Egyptian prison last month, now back in Canada
Fahmy had long imagined in prison the moment he would return home.
Atwood leads artists in new push to repeal C-51
Open letter against C-51 signed by over 200 artists, musicians, film-makers, and authors just 20 days before defining election.
Beyond governments: the emerging global movement to save ourselves
The fight to preserve a safe climate is rapidly expanding beyond governments and eco groups. Here is a quick overview of this ever widening global movement.
Rules for new corporate ombud criticized for deferring to companies
The federal government is giving its new watchdog on international corporate responsibility unprecedented power to hear complaints from Canadian companies that think they've been unfairly targeted by abuse allegations.