Amid a simmering backlash against immigration, Canada’s Sikh community offer a striking affirmation of the country’s multicultural model.
Author: DAN BILEFSKY
Canadian Teenage Murder Suspects Found Dead in Manitoba, Police Say
The Canadian police have been searching for the suspects since mid-July, when the bodies of three people were found in British Columbia.
A Historic Contender for Canada’s Top Political Job
Jagmeet Singh, the first nonwhite candidate to lead a major national political party in Canada, will try to unseat Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Gay and Once Divorced, a Rabbi’s Experiences Help Her Broaden Judaism’s Tent
Rabbi Lisa Grushcow, a Rhodes scholar who leads a Montreal synagogue, has won over many skeptics. Even a local Orthodox rabbi said, “Rabbi Grushcow is my rabbi.”
Quebec Bans Religious Symbols in Some Public Sector Jobs
A bill banning some public employees in Quebec from wearing religious symbols like head scarves, skullcaps, turbans and crosses has passed despite concerns about civil liberties.
Quebec Bans Religious Symbols in Some Public Sector Jobs
A bill banning some public employees in Quebec from wearing religious symbols like head scarves, skullcaps, turbans and crosses has passed despite concerns about civil liberties.
Canada Plans to Ban Single-Use Plastics, Joining Growing Global Movement
“People have had enough of seeing their parks and beaches covered with plastic,” said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday.
Canadian Inquiry Calls Killings of Indigenous Women Genocide
A long-anticipated report into the killings and disappearances of Indigenous women and girls also will call for changes to the criminal code.
A Tale of Murder, Revenge and a Canadian Immigrant Dream Gone Wrong
Vancouver is riveted by the murder trial of a Chinese immigrant, accused of killing his wealthy relative. The story pulls together many strands of recent changes in the city.
‘Why Are So Many of Our Girls Dying?’ Canada Grapples With Violence Against Indigenous Women
As violence against Indigenous women and girls grows, a national inquiry into the causes is drawing to a close, with a report expected on June 3.