The Trials and Tribulations of Security Classification Tools in Canadian Prisons
Over the span of a week and a half, myself and several of my colleagues in the senate had the privilege and responsibility of visiting with men and women inside three of British Colombia’s [...]
Bill C-7, Medical Assistance in Dying – Amendment – Race-based Data
2nd Session, 43rd Parliament Volume 152, Issue 27 Thursday, February 11, 2021 The Honourable Pierrette Ringuette, Speaker pro [...]
Black History Month 2021
2nd Session, 43rd Parliament Volume 152, Issue 27 Thursday, February 11, 2021 The Honourable Pierrette Ringuette, Speaker pro [...]
Female Genital Mutilation
Honourable senators, my question is for the government leader in the Senate. Leader, last Saturday, February 6, was the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation. Last night, 125 women from the University Women’s Club of Vancouver came together in Vancouver to discuss how Canada has let us down.
Systemic Racism
1st Session, 43rd Parliament Volume 151, Issue 23 Wednesday, June 17, 2020 The Honourable George J. Furey, Speaker Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Systemic Racism Hon. Frances Lankin: My question is to the Government Representative and I ask this on behalf of Senator Jaffer, who is unable to be here [...]
World Refugee Day 2020
Woman-and-toddler migrants detained at the Ursula detention center in McAllen, Texas, the United States. Photo Source: Twitter @RepSpeier On World Refugee Day, let us all remember that we continue to send back the vulnerable, the weak and the persecuted, as we deny asylum seekers entry into Canada [...]
Dasht-e-Barchi Maternity Ward Attack – Part 3
Over the last few weeks, I have been writing (Part 1, Part 2) about a gruesome attack on a maternity ward in Dasht-e-Barchi’s hospital in Kabul Afghanistan – and – though it has now been three weeks since that attack, the agonizing screams and cries of the victims which [...]
Powerful. Moving. Inspiring.
(Guest blog by a member of my team @MadisonPG7) Madison at the anti-Racism march in Ottawa on June 5, 2020. Photo Credit: Naureen Ahmed Today was the first time I have fully confronted my privilege as a white woman in Canada. I am cautious to write about [...]
The Role of a Bystander
Whether you are a visible minority or not, chances are you have witnessed some kind of racism throughout your life. You may have witnessed in person, like at the grocery store. Or you may have witnessed it online, like in the comment section on a website. Whether you saw [...]
Experiences of Racism in Canada
In the midst of increasing global uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, we must not forget about the experiences of the members in our own communities. Canada has always promoted diversity and multiculturalism. People with heritage and lineage from all across the globe proudly call this nation their home. Unfortunately, not all [...]
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