Robert Tibbo, a Canadian lawyer, says he is being punished for bringing attention to the plight of asylum seekers in Hong Kong, some of whom sheltered Edward J. Snowden.
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Syrian Refugee, Stranded in Malaysian Airport for Months, Lands in Vancouver
Hassan al-Kontar, who was wanted in Syria for refusing to serve in the military, documented his extended airport stay on social media.
Pain and Sense of Betrayal as Canada G.M. Factory Closes After a Century
“Just as you’re getting older to know that you don’t have a job, it’s really heart wrenching,” said a worker at the vast complex in Oshawa, Ontario, where families worked for G.M. for generations.
Toronto All-Boys School Rocked by Reports of Hazing Assaults
St. Michael’s College School was known for tradition, Catholic faith and elite sports. Then videos of assaults began circulating, leading to students’ arrests.
Canada Letter: Justin Trudeau’s Official Fixer-Upper
The official home of Canada’s prime minister is in such disrepair that Justin Trudeau wouldn’t live there. But no politician seems willing to do anything about it.
Ottawa Dispatch: Justin Trudeau’s Official Home: Unfit for a Leader or Anyone Else
The prime minister’s residence in Canada has been in bad shape for years, but in a country where it’s political poison for officials to spend money on themselves, the renovation debate rages on.
Canada’s Message to Teenagers: Marijuana Is Legal Now. Please Don’t Smoke It.
Canadian teenagers use more marijuana than youths anywhere else in the world. The government hopes legalization will change that.
Canada Letter: Americans Cast Their Ballots. The World Had Questions.
Sarah Lyall, author of the Abroad in America newsletter, reflects on explaining the midterm elections to a global audience
After Midterm Results, Canadians Watch Fate of Trade Agreement
The Democrat’s control of the House of Representatives may create new trade headaches for Canada.
Dry Spell: Canada Runs Low on Legal Marijuana Just Weeks After It Goes on Sale
“We need more weed!” a shopkeeper lamented. Suppliers underestimated the demand and didn’t grow enough, retailers said.