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Hardest-Hit Countries in Pandemic are Victims of War

Posted on June 27, 2020November 22, 2020 by davidmrintoul in Humanity, Peace

The hardest-hit countries in the coronavirus outbreak are places where wars left the people vulnerable to disease. One country we list might surprise you. (6:15 min read)

Tagged Canada, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Hardest-Hit Countries, Pandemic, Syria, UN, United States, WHO, YemenLeave a comment

UN Peacekeeping – 8 Point Plan to Build “Beacon of Hope”

Posted on March 7, 2020November 22, 2020 by davidmrintoul in Humanity, Peace

The UN Secretary-General called UN peacekeeping a beacon of hope in a recent speech. Find out what the plans are to make that beacon shine even brighter. (5:30 min read)

Tagged A4P, Action for Peacekeeping, African Union, Antonio Guterres, Canada, European Union, Pakistan, Peacekeeping, Secretary General, United NationsLeave a comment
New Environment Minister

New Environment Minister Has a Tough Row to Hoe

Posted on November 20, 2019November 25, 2020 by davidmrintoul in Climate, Nature

A new environment minister and a new cabinet are being sworn in today. So it's timely to review the government's progress on climate action. Find out more. (4:00 min read)

Tagged Cabinet, Canada, Carbon Emissions, Climate Transparency, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Environment Minister, G20, Green Party, Paris Agreement, TrudeauLeave a comment
Canada's Genocide

Canada’s Genocide Part 4 (Final)

Posted on June 22, 2019September 30, 2019 by David Morton Rintoul in Humanity, Rights

T​he conclusion of our series about Canada's National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Learn about the Inquiry's Calls for Justice and how you can do your part.

Tagged Abuse, Calls for Justice, Canada, Genocide, Indigenous Women, National Inquiry, Self Government, Treaties, ViolationsLeave a comment
Canada's Genocide

Canada’s Genocide Part 3

Posted on June 21, 2019September 30, 2019 by David Morton Rintoul in Humanity, Rights

P​art Three in our series of postings on the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

Tagged Calls for Justice, Canada, Colonialism, Cultural Safey, Genocide, Indigenous Women, National Inquiry, Royal Commission, Trauma, Truth and ReconciliationLeave a comment
Climate Emergency

Canadians Get the Government They Deserve on Climate Change

Posted on June 19, 2019September 30, 2019 by David Morton Rintoul in Nature

L​earn how the Government of Canada declared a climate change emergency, then approved an oil pipeline boondoggle within hours.

Tagged Canada, Climate, Diluted Bitumen, Kinder Morgan, National Climate Emergency, Parliament, Pipeline, Poll, Resolution, TransMountainLeave a comment
Climate Emergency

Climate Emergency: Canadians Get the Government They Deserve

Posted on June 19, 2019November 22, 2020 by davidmrintoul in Climate, Nature

L​earn how the Government of Canada declared a climate change emergency, then approved an oil pipeline boondoggle within hours.

Tagged Canada, Climate, Diluted Bitumen, Kinder Morgan, National Climate Emergency, Parliament, Pipeline, Poll, Resolution, TransMountainLeave a comment
Canada's Genocide

Canada’s Genocide Part 2

Posted on June 14, 2019September 30, 2019 by David Morton Rintoul in Humanity, Rights

P​art Two of our series on the National Inqurity into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls addresses the healing process.

Tagged Canada, Ceremony, Commemoration, Culture, Genocide, Healing, Health, Indigenous Women, Justice, National Inquiry, Racism, SecurityLeave a comment
Marine Mammals

Canada’s New “Free Willy” Law

Posted on June 12, 2019September 30, 2019 by David Morton Rintoul in Nature

A​n unlikely bill became law this week. It makes it illegal to keep whales, dolphins or porpoises in captivity in Canada. Find out why the law was needed and how it defied the odds to gain approval

Tagged Beluga, Bill S-203, Canada, Cetaceans, Environment, Free Willy, Killer Whale, Marine Mammals, OrcaLeave a comment
Marine Mammals

Marine Mammals: Canada’s “Free Willy” Law

Posted on June 12, 2019November 22, 2020 by davidmrintoul in Conservation, Nature

A​n unlikely bill became law this week. It makes it illegal to keep whales, dolphins or porpoises in captivity in Canada. Find out why the law was needed and how it defied the odds to gain approval

Tagged Beluga, Bill S-203, Canada, Cetaceans, Environment, Free Willy, Killer Whale, Marine Mammals, OrcaLeave a comment

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