Day asks for a review to ensure all Canadians have an equal opportunity in the public service
July 22, 2010 No CommentOTTAWA, July 22 /CNW Telbec/ – Today, the Honourable Stockwell Day, President of Treasury Board and Minister responsible for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, in consultation with the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration, and Multiculturalism, asked for a review of the provisions of the Public Service Employment Act as well as any related policies and [...]
Continue reading …Toronto’s William Molls wants to make City Hall work for the people of his Ward
July 19, 2010 No Comment
KJ Mullins-Toronto: At 22 most young men are concerned about where the next party is. That’s not the case for William Molls who is running as a candidate for city councilor in Toronto’s Ward 22. He hopes to bring a fresh face to City Hall while tackling the hard issues. When asked during a phone [...]
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(TORONTO) Tuesday, June 29, 2010 – Speaking from direct family experience with the disabled, Rocco Rossi made three pledges to intellectually and physically disabled residents of Toronto this evening at the Community Living Debate held at the University of Toronto’s Innis Town Hall. “Like many of you in this room, I have someone very close [...]
Continue reading …The McGuinty Government Will Be Digging Deeper Into Your Wallet on July 1st
June 29, 2010 No Comment
ONTARIO, June 29 /CNW/ – Here’s what may be in store for you on Canada Day… You’ve got a big day planned for your family. You wake the kids and begin cooking breakfast – suddenly remembering that you’re now paying about another $1 a day in taxes on your electrical use. It’s hot and muggy [...]
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TORONTO, June 23 /CNW/ – The CAW is throwing its support behind City of Toronto mayoral candidate and current Deputy Mayor Joe Pantalone. “Joe Pantalone has an impressive track record and I believe he is the only option for Torontonians seeking a progressive candidate for the position of mayor,” said CAW President Ken Lewenza. Lewenza [...]
Continue reading …TORONTO, June 19 /CNW/ – Candidate for Mayor Rocco Rossi questioned Councillor Rob Ford’s judgment while speaking today in front of 150 people at a Rexdale barbeque organized by the International Muslim Organization. This came in response to news that Councillor Ford offered to help a constituent illegally purchase prescription drugs. “Torontonians look to their [...]
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KJ Mullins: MP Olivia Chow(Trinity—Spadina, NDP) introduced Bill C-556, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (exception to inadmissibility) in the House of Commons. Chow said that the bill will stop discrimination for those who are disabled wanting to immigrate to Canada. She pointed out the case of David and Sophie Barlagne, [...]
Continue reading …TORONTO, June 4 /CNW/ – Toronto Community News (TCN) has launched a comprehensive and interactive website for the 2010 Toronto Municipal Election at www.insidetorontovotes.ca “We’re thrilled to be able to provide our city’s voters with a one-stop news site for this year’s municipal election,” said Betty Carr, TCN publisher. “It’s vital that people have easy [...]
Continue reading …TORONTO, May 20 /CNW/ – Having to face discrimination and being denied basic human rights are unacceptable facts of life for transgendered people. That’s why the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) is supporting a private member’s bill to amend the Human Rights Code to recognize “gender identity”. ‘Toby’s Bill – ‘Bill 70, An Act [...]
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