(April 8, 2020) Islamic Relief Canada (IRC) is launching a campaign to support those who are affected by the COVID-19 crisis in Yemen, Syria, Pakistan and Afghanistan. As COVID-19 reaches regions which already struggle with endemic poverty, poor healthcare infrastructure, conflict and/or natural disasters, the anticipated outbreaks will have devastating consequences. … [Read more...] about Islamic Relief Canada calls on Canadians to support war-torn regions in the wake of COVID-19
Premier Infuriated by Trump, Says Canada Helped US amid 9/11
(April 8, 2020) TORONTO — The premier of a Canadian province that sheltered thousands of stranded American airline passengers after the 9/11 attacks questioned the humanity of U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday after Trump banned the export of N95 protective masks to Canada. … [Read more...] about Premier Infuriated by Trump, Says Canada Helped US amid 9/11
Senator Ratna Omidvar on COVID-19 and its impact on the charity sector
(April 8, 2020) For16 years, as executive director and president of The Maytree Foundation, Ratna Omidvar focused on local, national and international efforts to promote the integration of immigrants. She spent four years as Distinguished Visiting Professor and Founder, Global Diversity Exchange at Ryerson University. In the 1990s, she was the Executive Director of … [Read more...] about Senator Ratna Omidvar on COVID-19 and its impact on the charity sector
Gwendolyn MacEwen: ‘Dark Pines Under Water’
This land like a mirror turns you inwardAnd you become a forest in a furtive lake;The dark pines of your mind reach downward,You dream in the green of your time,Your memory is a row of sinking pines.Explorer, you tell yourself, this is not what you came forAlthough it is good here, and green;You had meant to move with a kind of largeness,You had planned a heavy grace, an … [Read more...] about Gwendolyn MacEwen: ‘Dark Pines Under Water’
$100 million in federal support for national food groups showcases the depth of Canada’s food insecurity
(April 8, 2020) “For a few weeks now, lives have been completely changed,” said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau outside his home at Rideau Cottage on Friday, April 3rd. During his daily COVID-19 briefing, the prime minister stands alone behind a podium, onto which a foam core sign has been attached.The beard he started growing to mixed reviews in the new year is coming in … [Read more...] about $100 million in federal support for national food groups showcases the depth of Canada’s food insecurity