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Published on Sep 25, 2026

Alberta seeks leverage with Ottawa through immigration referendum question

A three-pronged question dealing with immigration in Alberta will give the provincial government strong leverage no matter the result according to an Edmonton political science professor. Albertans will be asked this fall whether the province should seek …

Source: St. Albert Gazette - Pending
Published on Sep 25, 2026

Alberta Separatism Is Built on a Big Lie

We must now acknowledge that a contagion is infecting the Canadian polity. This pandemic of disinformation and dishonesty, through the conduit of the Alberta separatist movement, is testing not our hospitals but our political institutions and our belief …

Source: The Walrus - Left-wing
Published on Sep 25, 2026

Canada’s Illiberal Export

From Cancel Culture to Incarceration Culture: Prosecutorial Democracy and the Future of Cancellation, by Collin May (Academica Press, 196 pp., $25) President Trump has found plenty to dislike about Canada lately. He slapped 50 percent tariffs on Canadian …

Source: City Journal - Right-wing
Published on Sep 24, 2026

Justice Centre launches campaign to repeal Western Canada human rights speech provisions

“Keep the law aimed at discriminatory conduct,” Carpay said. “Leave debate and opinion, even sometimes unpopular opinion, outside the complaint process” The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms is calling on four Western provinces to repeal sections …

Source: Canada Free Press - Pending
Published on Sep 25, 2026

Police investigating threatening email sent to Muslim schools across Canada

A number of regional police forces in Ontario have launched an investigation into an email sent to Islamic schools across Canada over the course of this week, which threatened to kill Muslims unless they are deported. The Muslim Association of Canada, …

Source: CBC/Radio-Canada - Public Broadcaster
Published on 10:25 GMT

Economics 101: Useful idiots

By Eric Van Enk on September 26, 2026. On Sept. 16, the federal government announced substantial regulatory reform, which hasn’t received a lot of press but will have a positive impact on our economy. Specifically, the government eliminated the duplicative …

Source: Medicine Hat News - Neutral
Published on Sep 22, 2026

Human rights hearing begins over Westlock rainbow crosswalk flyer

A two-week special hearing on a human rights complaint against Westlock resident Benita Pedersen began this week on Monday, Sept. 14, with the first week of the hearing concluding on Friday, Sept. 18. A two-week special hearing on a human rights complaint …

Source: Town and Country Today - Pending
Published on Sep 23, 2026

A new EU status for Canada? Israel has lived the model for decades - opinion

Ursula von der Leyen made a striking proposal in Strasbourg on September 16. With Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in attendance, the European Commission president opened the door to Canada becoming what she called the European Union’s first “associate …

Source: The Jerusalem Post - Center-right
Published on Sep 20, 2026

As Holocaust education becomes mandatory in most of Canada, teachers adapt to new curricula

Starting this year, students across Ontario taking Grade 10 Canadian history will be required to learn about the impact of antisemitism on Canadian Jews and extreme political ideologies such as Nazism as part of their study of the Holocaust. The province …

Source: The Canadian Jewish News - Pending
Published on Sep 14, 2026

Benita Pedersen human rights complaint hearing begins

A two-week special hearing on a human rights complaint against Westlock resident Benita Pedersen began this week on Monday, Sept. 14. A two-week special hearing on a human rights complaint against Westlock resident Benita Pedersen began this week on Monday …

Source: Town and Country Today - Pending
Published on Sep 15, 2026

Woman behind Alberta flyer decrying rainbow crosswalk didn’t mean to discriminate, human rights hearing told

Play Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. An Alberta woman facing a …

Source: CBC/Radio-Canada - Public Broadcaster
Published on Sep 15, 2026

John Carpay: Alberta Must Amend Its Human Rights Act to Protect Free Speech

Commentary Let me tell you about two Albertan laws. The first law punishes discrimination in employment, housing, and services. The second law allows a government tribunal to prosecute citizens for expressing their opinions. Both laws are within the same …

Source: The Epoch Times - Right-wing
Published on Sep 11, 2026

She handed out a flyer. Now she faces a human rights hearing

Imagine handing out a flyer in your own community, encouraging your neighbours to contact their elected officials You are taking part in democracy. You are exercising your freedom of expression. You are acting as a model citizen. Then someone files a human …

Source: Canada Free Press - Pending
Published on Sep 16, 2026

CANADA: 28th EU Member or 51st State of the U.S.: Brussels Offers a “Third Option” to Ottawa

“Wouldn’t it be lovely if Canada was the 28th state of the European Union rather than the 51st state of the United States?” Finnish President Alexander Stubb asked provocatively this summer. His tongue-in-cheek remarks came amid unprecedented security and …

Source: The Eurasian Times - Indeterminate
Published on Sep 15, 2026

Canada pitched itself as a climate leader. Its investment prospectus tells a different story, climate groups say

The fossil fuel projects Canada is pitching to global investors could produce an estimated 180 megatonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions every year when their oil and gas are burned — more than the annual emissions from every car and truck in the …

Source: Canada's National Observer - Left-wing
Published on Sep 15, 2026

Some Alberta farmers have employment standards rights, sometimes

By Joel Fairbrother · Listen to article Your browser does not support the audio element. Law360 Canada (September 15, 2026, 1:34 PM EDT) -- All employees in Alberta have rights under the Employment Standards Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, …

Source: Law360 Canada - Pending
Published on Sep 15, 2026

Cree chief says Canada blocking community efforts to take back control of child welfare

Play Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. A Cree chief in Ontario is …

Source: CBC/Radio-Canada - Public Broadcaster
Published on Sep 15, 2026

Chief says Canada blocking effort to take back control of child and family services

Play Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. A Cree chief in Ontario is …

Source: CBC/Radio-Canada - Public Broadcaster
Published on Sep 14, 2026

Column: National Identity – being you being a Canadian

By Charles Jeanes September 14th, 2026 “[A Canadian is] someone with a logical reason to think he may be one.” – Mavis Gallant “George Grant viewed the authentic Canadian archetype as deeply conservative and nostalgic—a tragic figure attempting to …

Source: Rossland Telegraph - Neutral

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Published on September 23, 2026 - 23:23 GMT

25+ Civil Society Organizations Call for Strong Human Rights and Accountability Safeguards for Commercial Cyber ...

Download the full statement The joint statement from civil society argues that the forthcoming Pall Mall Industry Guidelines on Commercial Cyber Intrusion Capabilities (CCICs), which includes commercial spyware, must establish enforceable expectations for …

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Published on September 23, 2026 - 17:33 GMT

Freedom House Launches Ambassadors for Freedom Program, Names Five Leading Human Rights Defenders as Inaugural Advocates

WASHINGTON—Today Freedom House launched the Ambassadors for Freedom program, a new global initiative bringing together a group of the world’s foremost democracy advocates to champion solutions to the 20-year decline in global freedom. Carolina Barrero, …

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Published on September 26, 2026 - 09:09 GMT

UNESCO strengthens youth leadership to build peaceful, violence-free societies

In Peru, around 8 million people are between the ages of 15 and 29, representing 22.8% of the country’s total population. This is a diverse generation, with different backgrounds, territories, interests and forms of participation. The latest data from the …

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Published on September 19, 2026 - 01:17 GMT

Citizens Commission on Human Rights International Issues Parent Recommendations on Psychiatric Drug and Hospital Risks

Los Angeles, CA, Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR), a mental health industry watchdog, today released recommendations urging parents and caregivers to obtain independent facts before anyone …

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Published on September 24, 2026 - 21:44 GMT

The IMF is "taking another step back towards the dark era of structural adjustment," says Oxfam

Responding to the IMF Executive Board concluding its 2026 Review of Program Design and Conditionality, Oxfam International's Senior Policy Advisor Nabil Abdo said: “Civil society organizations warned the IMF what frontloaded fiscal adjustment would …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on September 14, 2026 - 18:33 GMT

Citizens Commission on Human Rights International: Dr. Thomas Szasz’s Warning Against Involuntary Hospitalization Is Now ...

Los Angeles, CA, Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) is reporting that the late Dr. Thomas Szasz’s long campaign against involuntary psychiatric hospitalization is now reflected in United Nations human-rights …

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Published on September 25, 2026 - 17:34 GMT

Prime Minister Janša at the United Nations: It is time to put an end to double standards and to bring about real change

SLOVENIA, September 24 - In his speech, he called on the international community to turn words into action, to eliminate double standards in responding to global crises, and to strengthen the UN’s credibility through consistent respect for universal …

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Published on September 24, 2026 - 11:13 GMT

Switzerland Urges Israel to End Occupation of Palestinian Territory

(MENAFN) Switzerland has urged Israel to bring an end to what it described as the "illegal occupation" of Palestinian territory, while expressing "serious concerns" over the current conditions there. Speaking at the 63rd session of the …

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Published on September 25, 2026 - 20:38 GMT

Dr. Chaudhri: 'Luxury Is Not a Level of Care'- Expert Calls for More Focus on Clinical Safety in Mental Healthcare

Elevation Behavioral Health and Blueprint Behavioral Health CEO Dr. Priya Chaudhri calls for clinical safety over luxury and compassion for grieving families LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Priya …

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Published on September 25, 2026 - 20:30 GMT

Braveminds Academy Highlights Social Withdrawal in Teen Boys as a Potential Sign of Anxiety or Depression

Residential mental health program encourages parents to recognize when isolation, school refusal and behavioral changes may signal a deeper emotional struggle TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, September 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Braveminds Academy …

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Published on September 25, 2026 - 20:10 GMT

Adam Nelson Brings 'Huckleberry Jim' To Philadelphia — And The Former Grounds of His Alma Mater

Thirty-five years after graduating from UArts, Nelson returns to South Broad Street for a celebration of his acclaimed novel at The Village of Industry & Art PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, September 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thirty- …

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Published on September 25, 2026 - 19:12 GMT

Rick Mantei Hosts 101st Birthday Celebration for World War II Veteran Bruce Cook

Rick and Lisa Mantei hosted a 101st birthday celebration honoring WWII veteran Bruce Cook, recognizing his service, legacy, and remarkable life. CINCINNATI, OH, UNITED STATES, September 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rick Mantei recently hosted a …

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Published on September 25, 2026 - 14:27 GMT

Governments must act now to build a pandemic-ready health workforce, says WHPA

GENèVE, GE, SWITZERLAND, September 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As world leaders meet in New York today for the UN High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (PPPR), the World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA) is …

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Published on September 25, 2026 - 10:03 GMT

Rising seas must not erase countries from the map

DanChurchAid welcomes landmark UN protection of statehood and maritime rights but calls for finance to protect vulnerable communities NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Countries threatened by rising seas …

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Published on September 25, 2026 - 09:47 GMT

WhiteBridge AI Maps 1200 Data Broker Sites as Elder Fraud Losses Hit $7.7B

WhiteBridge AI joins the Mastercard Lighthouse MASSIV Fall 2026 cohort with AntiBridge, showing people where their personal data is exposed online. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The information used in a scam …

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Published on September 25, 2026 - 09:00 GMT

Schneeberger-Oser Funeral Home Completes Ownership Transition to Andrew M Oser, Carrying a 90-Year Canton Legacy Forward

The Canton funeral home, serving local families since 1935, enters its next chapter with a clear belief: there is no one "right" way to say goodbye. CANTON, OH, UNITED STATES, September 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Schneeberger-Oser …

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Published on September 25, 2026 - 07:07 GMT

Zirconium Dental Implants Market Segmentation Analysis Reveals High-Growth Opportunities Through 2030

The Business Research Company’s Zirconium Dental Implants Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The zirconium dental implants market is …

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Published on September 24, 2026 - 20:03 GMT

Lakewood-Amedex Announces First Patient Dosed in Phase 2a Clinical Trial of Nu-3 for Infected Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Initiation of patient dosing marks a significant clinical development milestone for Nu-3 and Lakewood-Amedex's proprietary Bisphosphocin® antimicrobial platform Lakewood-Amedex Biotherapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:LABT) SARASOTA, FL, UNITED STATES, September …

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Published on September 24, 2026 - 18:00 GMT

Hand, Heart, +Soul Project names strut AGENCY Strategic Communications and Narrative Change Partner

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hand, Heart, +Soul Project (HHSP) today announced that it has retained strut AGENCY as its Strategic Communications and Narrative Change Agency of Record, adding external senior …

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Published on September 24, 2026 - 15:18 GMT

NGPA Announces 2027 Directors and Officers

The NGPA elected returning directors to terms of service beginning in January, along with board officers for calendar year 2027. ST. PAUL, MN, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- During its annual face-to-face Board of …

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Published on September 24, 2026 - 14:06 GMT

Houston Civil Rights Advocate Joseph Baker Launches National Recidivism, Recovery Voting Rights Initiative

Formerly incarcerated leader and four-time Purdue University Global graduate expands his message of education, recovery, accountability, and second chances. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Civil rights advocate, …

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Published on September 24, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Weight Loss Drug Biosimilar Market Outlook 2030: Market Size, CAGR, Trends And Forecast Analysis

The Business Research Company’s Weight Loss Drug Biosimilar Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The weight loss drug biosimilar …

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Published on September 24, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Beyond the Warning: What Students Need to Know When Hazing Concerns Arise

Anti-hazing guidance highlights why immediate safety, evidence preservation, and clear campus processes matter to students and families. FARMINGTON HILLS, MI, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Penn State’s September 18 …

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Published on September 24, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Daughter of Murder Victim Launches “Remember Their Names. Share Their Stories.” Campaign for National Day of Remembrance

Mallina Wilson invites families to honor loved ones, share stories and create space for healing ahead of the October release of her memoir, All in a Moment. BELLINGHAM, WA, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As communities …

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Published on September 24, 2026 - 21:44 GMT

The IMF is "taking another step back towards the dark era of structural adjustment," says Oxfam

Responding to the IMF Executive Board concluding its 2026 Review of Program Design and Conditionality, Oxfam International's Senior Policy Advisor Nabil Abdo said: “Civil society organizations warned the IMF what frontloaded fiscal adjustment would …

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Published on September 24, 2026 - 09:08 GMT

Hindi Divas at India Consulate in Atlanta Highlights Hindi, Culture and AI

A September 19 program brought Hindi, Indian cultural identity and practical AI applications into one conversation at the India Consulate in Atlanta. SANDY SPRINGS / ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

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Published on September 24, 2026 - 04:48 GMT

Rene Reid’s Peace Amidst Conflict Weaves a Love Story Into the Historical Reality of a Nation at War

Peace Amidst Conflict explores how historical crises, political intrigue, and private relationships intersect to reveal understanding as the key to peace. RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an era characterized …

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Published on September 24, 2026 - 04:48 GMT

Live Like Cash Gaudio Foundation Asks Public to Put Cash Gaudio's Lock Screen on Their Phones Sept. 30

Two years after the 19-year-old's death, his family is asking people to set the image found on his phone, Christ in the crown of thorns, as their own. LYNCHBURG, VA, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Live Like Cash Gaudio …

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