Immigrants are increasingly settling in Quebec, according to a new Statistics Canada report. However, the Atlantic region continues to lose newcomers to other parts of the country. Quebec has succeeded in retaining immigrants, with 94 per cent of 2021 newcomers staying after a year. It is a significant 8.8 per cent rise since 2018. The [&helli...
Canada’s legislature in the province of Ontario has rejected a proposal to lift the ban on wearing keffiyeh scarves for the second time. The ban was initiated by Speaker Ted Arnott, citing concerns the scarf symbolized political support for Palestine. Despite efforts by New Democrat Party Leader Marit Stiles and support from Liberal Leader Bon...
Canada’s provincial assembly of Ontario has decided to maintain a ban on keffiyehs, a checked scarf that has become a symbol of the Palestinian struggle. Speaker Ted Arnott, citing concerns about overt political statements, enforced the prohibition despite opposition from Premier Doug Ford. Ford argued against the ban, emphasizing its potentia...
