Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Education has released copies of 18 letters sent to the province encouraging it to develop a policy addressing pronoun use in schools.
Removing downvoting feels intuitively wrong to me (eg, I believe that dissent is a really important part of a healthy democracy). If all those mega-corp platforms are removing downvoting, then I’m pretty confident my intuition on this matter is correct
I think Tidal scores the best among music streaming services in terms of compensating artists. I switched from Spotify to Tidal several months ago and have no regrets
Canada is ramping up its climate battle by strengthening its regulations for methane, a greenhouse gas that environmental experts say has a more potent warming effect than carbon dioxide, as the country aims to reduce oil and gas methane emissions by at least 75 per cent by 2030.
I wish I had any belief in this. It sounds like complete greenwashing. Canada hasn’t reduced greenhouse emissions since the 1990s. I think most oil and gas methane emissions are poorly measured and reported. 75% reduction in 6 years lol
The Conservatives have a 16-point lead. Three-quarters of the country think it's time for a change. But Justin Trudeau is vowing to fight Pierre Poilievre in the next election.
I’m not too knowledgeable of politics. As PM, is it actually Trudeau’s decision whether he’ll be the candidate next election and not a political equivalent of a Federal Liberal board of directors that’s pretty independent of the PMO?
From the FF industry’s perspective, it doesn’t need to lower emissions to work. It only needs to help reassure people (who lean towards or support climate change denialism) that maintaining our dependence on fossil fuels and continuing to develop more projects isn’t incompatible with the survival of our species. This is a PR thing more than anything else
I abandoned after Blizzard after they stole a game I paid for (WC3) by uninstalling it from my computer without my consent. How does one get their hands on the non shitified version?
Never invade Russia in the winter. Never fight a land war in Asia. Never go for a third term as Prime Minister in Canada. It makes the electorate hate you. I don’t complain much about his policies, but Trudeau is screwing his own party over and now we might end up with the Trumpiest of Canadian politicians as PM.
Agreed. Except this might be useful info for the LPC. If Trudeau’s trailing PP by 15 points, maybe it’s hard to ignore that a new figurehead is needed for them to be competitive in the election. With all the climate change denialism going on, it’d be so disheartening to elect PP 😔
Inflation and high-interest rates appear to be causing an “inflation isolation” phenomenon, as half of Canadians are staying home more often (51%) and a third are spending less time socializing (35%) or with friends to save money (30%). This has also led one in five Canadians to feel a sense of social isolation (20%) or a sense of loneliness (19%). In addition, four in 10 have also noted that the current economic conditions have led to increased stress (42%) and anxiety (39%).
This event may have been necessary to terrorize me (someone not at those protests) into believing - whether true or false - that if I say “Palestine” or “two-state solution” (among other phrases) on the public record, in Canada, that I will be unsafe.
In recent Canadian news we’ve heard of an MPP, an art director at the AGO, and a medical resident at U Ottawa disciplined to varying extents for expressing concerns about what’s happening to the people in Gaza. We also know that Bell Media has forbidden all broadcast outlets for mentioning “Palestine” and provided other instructions for how to present relevant news coverage.
But this… Toronto Police raids in the middle of the night (as used for armed gangs) for the alleged crimes of vandalism with water soluble paint and protests that haven’t contained any true antisemitism from what I’ve read so far and by my interpretation is legitimately terrorizing. It is for sending a message - that there is a penalty for questioning the mainstream narrative around a geopolitical conflict/crisis halfway across the world.
Forgive me for venting. I feel so unsettled by this. Intersectionally, I’m pretty removed from the issue: I have pale white skin, Western European ethnicity, was born in Canada, am a citizen, and I’m agnostic. Yet I feel very impacted by the mainstream narrative around what’s happening in Gaza and the surrounding policing of that narrative. Maybe that’s because I am a critical thinker, and that feels very much under attack right now. This intended-to-intimidate police raid really undermines my sense of free speech in this country. Also, I could imagine that some Canadians who are non-citizens, Arabic, or Muslim or Jewish might feel even more threatened by this stuff than me
I feel like I’ve witnessed/learned something from the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the Canadian response. (There are many examples of this in history, but this may be the first one that’s really commanded my attention.) The less people (average Canadians) know about the history of something (Israel-Palestine) the more they will tend to uncritically accept the dominant narratives about something (that may be far removed from reality, international law, etc.)
I agree it’s less effort. I think it’s also safer (and most know this at least unconsciously) to adopt the dominant opinion as one’s own than it is to challenge those in power or their narratives or to stand up for those without power - which can be alienating. Being morally and/or factually correct is an independent matter
A coalition of 20 local, regional and national media outlets from across Canada Unrigged.ca is a news platform that provides up-to-the-hour news from across the country....
This looks neat! Pretty progressive content at the moment. We’re facing/about to face a news crisis. We need novel solutions to connect quality journalists to interested readers. Co-op type platforms like this might work well. This site has very little in the way of tracking (i.e., anti-privacy) on it too - 1/10th what you’d find on a mainstream site 👍
The policing of publicly stated ideas about what’s going on the the West Bank and the doublespeak in how the term anti-semitism is being used lately is chilling.
Meanwhile… Wanda Nanibush, an Indigenous person, was probably ‘let go’ from a prominent position in a government-funded art gallery for calling out colonialism in another part of the world - how very colonialist
This is really interesting. We’ve seen an Ontario MPP censured and kicked out of her party, and an Ontario medical resident disciplined to some extent for similar comments. Who can fire these high school students to prevent them from speaking truth? I miss that security myself, but it’s nice to be inspired by the youth of today
This is a really moving and inspiring comic! I really felt for the cardinal when it was angrily reading the book, and then felt so happy for it when it was enjoying the admiration of the Oregonians. Wholesome!
The whole (brief) press release is worth reading IMO, but here’s a snippet:
ICJP LWGCA [International Council of Jewish Parliamentarians International Centre of Justice for Palestinians Legal Working Group for Canadian Accountability] calls on the Government of Canada to end its complicity in war crimes by calling for a ceasefire, canceling all arms exports permits to Israel, prosecute those recruiting Canadian volunteers for Israel’s armed forces, and prevent Canadian charities from using donations to benefit Israel’s armed forces.
I appreciate the correction - you’re completely right. The group behind this is indeed, International Centre of Justice for Palestinians. I overlooked the fact that the different groups might use the same acronym - not my brightest moment. Thank you for pointing this out!
We cannot allow genocidal wars to be pressed in the modern world.
You’re aware of what’s going on in Gaza right?
I think in an increasingly multicultural Canada, the white-superiority, Eurocentric, colonialist values and perspectives that Remembrance Day conjures up feel outdated and oversimplified
White-breasted waterhens are found in South and Southeast Asia. They’re part of the rail family, like moorhens as you mentioned. I agree this is a really interesting/exotic looking bird. Its long legs and overall proportions aren’t like any birds I’ve seen in Canada
I remember someone commenting recently in the context of US politics that conservatives think it’s fair to judge progressives as a whole by their most fringe member yet think it fair to excuse elected conservative nutjobs (like Trump) as too fringe to represent the conservative tent.
The double standard is shocking, as this humanitarian crisis has very powerfully revealed. Some memes would fit the ‘Western’ response well, like the Drake one or the Gordon Ramsay one. But no matter how much politicians want to treat this as a PR opportunity, I haven’t lost sight of the genocide and immensity of human suffering that is really going on
I’m searching for boots similar to these but vegan for obvious reasons. I love boots but haven’t had them for years because I couldn’t find any cool-looking.
The idea of an international diplomat trade, like in pro sports, is really funny to me. I don’t know if Canada and the US could get a Trudeau-Sanders deal done right now, but I could see interest on both sides and some discussion
New research suggests more newcomers to Canada have chosen to leave in recent years, a threat to a country that relies on immigration to drive population and economic growth....
Affordability issues aside, I think there’s another thing driving New Canadians away. Our immigration system seems to prioritize entry of people with really high levels of education and, depending on the industry, that education may not be valued/competitive in Canada, compared to their previous country. The result is that these New Canadians often end up doing much less skilled work than they trained for and would understandably be very disappointed as a result. Off the top of my head, I’ve known 3 engineers and 3 medical doctors in this situation. Meanwhile, there are industries (e.g., construction, I believe) where we have shortages of skilled workers in Canada (and thus good opportunities for New Canadians), and I’m pretty sure our immigration system isn’t really responsive
I hear ya. In that case, I’d say Immigration Canada shouldn’t value those PhDs either. I guess I think that the immigration department should be steeped in job market and related data. E.g., what kind of skills do we need, how recognizable is foreign training (at school-specific levels) in the field in Canada
Image description: A great egret preening, whilst standing in a shallow stone lined brook. The egret has fluffy courting plumage on its tail and wings, and this plumage is fluffed out whilst the bird preens....
Amazing shot! Beautiful bird! I love the green/turquoise on the face. Thanks for all the great bird posts Ada! I’m in Canada, and it’s really neat seeing birds in Australia that look so exotic to me
Based on the facial expressions and clothes, I’d say the episode would be one where they start their own evangelical program on a local TV network to make money
No evidence that Sask. consulted about pronoun policy despite premier, education minister claims: documents (www.cbc.ca)
Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Education has released copies of 18 letters sent to the province encouraging it to develop a policy addressing pronoun use in schools.
Imagine only being allowed to upvote something? (sh.itjust.works)
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2023 Owl of the Year FINALS! Snowy Owl vs White Faced Scops Owl (files.catbox.moe)
WINNER: WHITE FACED SCOPS OWL 125-99...
Criticism and some approval of Canada's ceasefire vote (www.cbc.ca)
Postmedia Called Out For Publishing Israeli Propaganda As ‘News’ (www.readthemaple.com)
What country are you using lemmy from?
;-)
Spotify made £56m profit, but has decided not to pay smaller artists like me. We need you to make some noise | Damon Krukowski (www.theguardian.com)
'A no-brainer solution': Canada bolsters fight against powerful pollutant methane to help country reach climate goals (www.ctvnews.ca)
Canada is ramping up its climate battle by strengthening its regulations for methane, a greenhouse gas that environmental experts say has a more potent warming effect than carbon dioxide, as the country aims to reduce oil and gas methane emissions by at least 75 per cent by 2030.
Poll says three in four want Trudeau to go, but Trudeau insists he’ll stay (globalnews.ca)
The Conservatives have a 16-point lead. Three-quarters of the country think it's time for a change. But Justin Trudeau is vowing to fight Pierre Poilievre in the next election.
Canada's fossil fuel industry is banking on carbon capture to lower emissions. Is it a viable solution? (www.cbc.ca)
Blizzard allegedly surveyed Diablo 4 players about a $100 expansion (www.pcgamesn.com)
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Poilievre opens up 15 point lead over Trudeau on preferred Prime Minister tracking (Nanos) (nanos.co)
Never invade Russia in the winter. Never fight a land war in Asia. Never go for a third term as Prime Minister in Canada. It makes the electorate hate you. I don’t complain much about his policies, but Trudeau is screwing his own party over and now we might end up with the Trumpiest of Canadian politicians as PM.
It's all downhill from here (lemmy.zip)
You wanted a multipolar world? You got chaos. [Edit: Do Hamas represent Palestinians?] (paulmasonnews.medium.com)
Paywall bypass:...
Personal Finance Affecting Canadians’ Mental Health (www.ipsos.com)
In stunning pre-dawn raids, Toronto police ‘terrorize’ Palestine activists (breachmedia.ca)
Unrigged.ca (www.unrigged.ca)
A coalition of 20 local, regional and national media outlets from across Canada Unrigged.ca is a news platform that provides up-to-the-hour news from across the country....
Questions Arise as Indigenous Curator Suddenly Departs Toronto Museum (hyperallergic.com)
Art Gallery of Ontario curator Wanda Nanibush’s departure came after a pro-Israel group complained about her social media posts.
High School Students Walking Out for Palestine All Across Ontario (thenorthstar.media)
Wayward Birds Explained (lemmy.world)
rosemarymosco.com/…/wayward-birds-explained
Tips for someone who's about to move to Canada
Any tips for a Ukrainian who is planning to move to Canada? Maybe cultural differences, food, weather, etc.
Canadian government issued with notice of intention to seek prosecution of Canadian politicians for complicity in war crimes in Gaza – ICJP (www.icjpalestine.com)
Human impressions (lemmy.ca)
www.falseknees.com/268.html
Dr. Despair revamps his image (lemmy.ca)
poorlydrawnlines.com/comic/dr-despair/
Today's looking like a pretty confusing day too (lemmy.ca)
poorlydrawnlines.com/comic/confused/
Hummingbird simulator (lemmy.ca)
Link to comic: www.falseknees.com/302.html...
Test of Canada’s public alerting system, Alert Ready, coming Wednesday (www.theweathernetwork.com)
Israel is targeting the British public with war propaganda (www.declassifieduk.org)
Am I lacking confidence? Maybe - False Knees # 375 (falseknees.com)
Source: falseknees.com/375.html
Opinion: We have Forgotten the meaning of Remembrance
With apologies for voicing an opinion rather than linking an external article....
White-breasted Waterhen, catching a meal (lemmy.world)
Politicians Are Lying About The Swastika At Ottawa Palestine Rally (www.readthemaple.com)
Vegan Boots (lemmy.world)
I’m searching for boots similar to these but vegan for obvious reasons. I love boots but haven’t had them for years because I couldn’t find any cool-looking.
Biden to welcome Trudeau to Washington this week, U.S. ambassador says (www.cbc.ca)
Immigrants are leaving Canada at faster pace, study shows (www.bnnbloomberg.ca)
New research suggests more newcomers to Canada have chosen to leave in recent years, a threat to a country that relies on immigration to drive population and economic growth....
Great Egret, Kedron Brook Clayfield Australia, October 2023 (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
Image description: A great egret preening, whilst standing in a shallow stone lined brook. The egret has fluffy courting plumage on its tail and wings, and this plumage is fluffed out whilst the bird preens....
What would be the plot of this episode? (lemmy.ml)