Trudeau right to scrap electoral reform
In deciding to remain with our current model, Justin Trudeau should be commended for making the right choice in a difficult situation.
Canada
Liberals give a masterclass in spin with the nixing of electoral reform promise
Justin Trudeau has always walked both lines when it comes to electoral reform. It’s the Liberal way.
Rest in peace: Canadian electoral reform, 2015-2017
Canadians watched electoral reform get chewed up by the Liberals and unceremoniously spit out 16 months after the fact.
Hundreds attend Winnipeg memorial for victims of Quebec City mosque shooting
The University of Manitoba’s Muslim community is reaching out in the wake of the killing of six worshippers at a Quebec City mosque late last…
“It’s a balancing act”: Paul Wells on Trudeau’s relationship with Trump
Political commentator Paul Wells discusses need to balance Canadian values, trading relationship.
Mr. D’s Darrin Rose set to bring stand-up tour to Winnipeg
Darrin Rose will be bringing his stand-up comedy tour to Rumor’s Restaurant & Comedy Club from Jan. 31 to Feb. 4 before heading out east…
Youth unemployment in Manitoba hits highest levels since mid-90s
Youth unemployment in Manitoba is at its highest rate in more than two decades, according to data from Statistics Canada. In December 2016, Manitoba’s youth…
UMSU’s problematic erasure of decades of Indigenous advocacy bolsters settler saviourism
Humility is a virtue, especially in leadership; it is key that leaders of any description be able to recognize the role of others in achieving…
Canada’s global peacekeeping role undermined by lack of attention to Egypt
Hate manifests itself in many forms. It can be bigoted beliefs, rude behavior towards a subset of society, systemic mistreatment of a group, or genocide….
Education and textbook tax credits discontinued in favour of bolstered student grant program
A federal government move eliminating some post-secondary tax credits in lieu of more direct financial support is being both welcomed and criticized by Manitoba students….