A CBC reporter is being cited for allegedly breaching the public broadcaster’s code of content by slamming a competing news outlet for having “all white” editors.
According to Blacklock’s Reporter, CBC correspondent for Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Anam Latif campaigned against the local paper Waterloo Record.
“I should start a list of all the insensitive bullsh*t published in The Record,” tweeted Latif.
While tagging the National News Media Council, Latif accused the outlet of being “Islamophobic and offensive” for publishing an article titled “Kitchener School Has Cancelled Valentine’s Day.”
“It is so irresponsible for a newspaper to publish inflammatory statements like The Record did,” said Larouf.
“I worry for all the brown kids,” she continued.
“It’s just plain inflammatory, Islamophobic and offensive… I am just so personally offended by this article.”
According to CBC’s Journalistic Standards And Practices, reporters are prohibited from using their social media to not express personal opinions on social media.
“We understand that what we say and do on social media can reflect on ourselves, our colleagues and on the CBC as a whole,” writes the CBC.
“In particular the expression of personal opinions on controversial subjects including politics can undermine the credibility of CBC journalism and erode the trust of our audience.”
The story references Pakistan and Iran, citing the fact that some students don’t celebrate the holiday, which was named after a Catholic saint. The references were eventually removed.
“An incredibly infuriating article about one Kitchener elementary school’s decision to cancel Valentine’s Day somehow became conflated with Islam and new immigrants,” wrote Latif.
“How did this comparison make it past editors? Maybe it’s because they’re all white.”
Canadians are now worried less about health care — it having spiked at the peak of the pandemic — and are more focused today on basic economic issues like paying the rent and feeding the family.
”Health care is still the top national issue of concern at 16% as of the latest available tracking, but it’s down four points over the previous four weeks,” said Nanos Research. “Jobs and the economy have risen two points to 14%, within the margin of error.”
Other issues related to the economy that Canadians said they’re concerned about are inflation, the debt and deficit, and the cost of housing.
All this comes in the wake of the recent federal budget where, according to Nanos, as many as 40% of Canadians believe the new budget will do a “poor” or “very poor” job of addressing their concerns.
Of the more than 1,000 people surveyed, 19% said based on what they have heard they would grade the federal budget as poor when it comes to addressing the issues they and their families are worried about, while 20% say it is very poor.
At the same time, about 70% of survey respondents said they were “concerned” (42%) or “somewhat concerned” (29%) about the budget increasing the country’s deficit, which is expected to be $40.1 billion in 2023-24 or nearly $10 billion more than last fall’s economic forecast.
The latest survey “adds up to about three out of every 10 Canadians focused on meat and potatoes issues, directly related to their pocketbook or to the economy,” said Nanos. “So what we’re seeing right now, at least in 2023, is a move away from issues like health care and now a greater focus on those economic issues.”
Nanos added that its weekly consumer confidence tracking for Bloomberg News showed that while it’s moving from negative towards neutral, Canadians’ concerns about where the economy is headed are still in net negative territory.
While the unemployment rate is holding steady at near record lows of 5.1%, economists are forecasting a slowdown in the economy this year due to the Bank of Canada’s aggressive rate hikes, which they believe will weigh on the economy.
Economists’ predictions of a Canadian recession range from “severe” in the first quarter of 2023 to ‘mild” over the middle quarters.
“Canadians are buckling up for the worst,” said Nanos.
Despite this, the Trudeau Liberal government, and the Opposition too for that matter, appear more satisfied in chasing down some facts regarding Chinese election interference.
All seemed jubilant that they finally managed to get Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s chief of staff, Katie Telford, to testify before the committee even though her testimony produced zilch.
But at least they got her, right?
Another shiny object to chase — the economy, rent payments and grocery affordability being too demanding and immediate — Sudan’s main paramilitary group said Saturday that it had seized the presidential palace, the army chief’s residence and Khartoum international airport in an apparent coup attempt but the military said it was fighting back.
But the distraction is nonetheless there.
Also causing great concern amongst the public is that over 100,000 workers with the Public Service Alliance of Canada could be on strike at any given moment.
Nearly 160,000 workers from industries such as the Canada Revenue Agency, Coast Guard, and Service Canada have entered a legal strike position as of Friday.
Even with the thousands of essential workers who will be unable to strike, over 100,000 workers on the picket lines could create significant gaps in many government services.
PSAC President Chris Aylward says thousands of workers have been without a contract since last June and wages are their number one concern heading into any negotiations.
He says federal workers are like many other Canadians who are struggling with the rising cost of living and inflation. He says they’re tired of watching corporate officials make record profits while they continue to struggle.
Hence, the full circle.
Canadians are now worried less about health care and are more focused today on basic economic issues like paying the rent and feeding the family.
This week on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel discusses the Alberta government’s new memorandum of understanding with Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Later in the show, Rachel covers Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre’s visit to Edmonton and his thoughts on public safety and the Canadian Press. Rachel wants to know what you think of Poilievre’s media strategy.
Also on the show, Rachel explains why the Ethics commissioner is investigating Premier Smith and what the premier thinks about it.
Finally, Rachel ends with her weekly comment roundup.
There’s widespread agreement among people that something feels a bit off in the present era. Crime, violence, political instability, polarization – all seem to be hallmarks of a civilization on the brink of collapse, but are things so dire? True North’s Andrew Lawton speaks with author Michael Bonner about his new book “In Defense of Civilization: How Our Past Can Renew Our Present.”
This month, the Law Society of Ontario will be having its bencher election, an event that will shape the future of the organization. A new campaign called FullStop aims to shake up the election with a bold stance against woke ideology and the politicization of the legal profession. Lawyer Lisa Bildy joined True North’s Andrew Lawton to explain the importance of restoring impartiality and neutrality within Canada’s regulatory bodies.
Despite the Trudeau government’s best attempts to showcase its latest budget, the majority of Canadians have an unfavourable view of it and believe the budget doesn’t address their concerns.
According to a recent survey from Nanos, only 19% of Canadians feel that the latest Liberal budget addresses their concerns while nearly 40% say it does a “poor” or “very poor” job of tackling issues Canadians are worried about.
The survey conducted for CTV News found that 20% of the population says the budget is “very poor” at addressing their worries while another 19% feel that it is “poor.” One-third of Canadians said that the budget is “average.”
17% answered that the budget was “good” and only 2% said it was “very good.”
While the country is expected to run a $40.1 billion deficit for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, more than 70% of those surveyed said they were “concerned” or “somewhat concerned” about the country’s finances.
Respondents from the Prairie provinces were more likely to rate the budget poorly (53%) than those in B.C. (44%) and Ontario (42%).
Last month’s announcement of Budget 2023 showed the Trudeau government pushing back plans to balance the budget until at least 2028.
The budget shows the government planning to increase spending on dental care, grocery rebates, and protecting Canadians against predatory spending. The government also plans to spend $21 billion on tax credits to incentivize green energy programs.
The government has pledged to spend $497 billion which Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has called a “fiscally responsible” move.
Some British Columbia residents are up in arms after a local business put up a joke sign referencing Bud Light’s controversial partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney.
The Sooke business has a sign outside of its premises that reads: “Get them woke Bud Lights out for target practice.”
Earlier this month, US country music star Kid Rock filmed a video of himself using the Bud Light cans as target practice, causing a row within the country music scene.
Some locals have called the business’ messaging a form of hate speech and “dangerous” for LGBTQ individuals.
“That’s making our community unsafe for people and that’s just not acceptable,” claimed local Tyler Roach.
Barry Marine owner has insisted the sign is just a joke and people need to not take it so seriously.
Bud Light’s parent company Anheuser Busch has faced calls for a boycott by those opposed to the company’s woke LGBTQ messaging.
A recent report by The Daily Wire claimed that some executives within the company were not made aware of Bud Light’s partnership with Mulvaney.
“No one at a senior level was aware this was happening,” one source within the company told the outlet.
“Some low-level marketing staffer who helps manage the hundreds of influencer engagements they do must have thought it was no big deal. Obviously it was, and it’s a shame because they have a well-earned reputation for just being America’s beer — not a political company. It was a mistake.”
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will not extend the deadline for Canadians to file their taxes if workers decide to strike.
After members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) voted overwhelmingly in favour of striking last Friday, a spokesperson for the CRA told Global News that there is no plan to extend the deadline for Canadians who still need to file their taxes.
“There are no plans to extend the T1 tax filing deadlines, as a potential strike in no way impedes the ability of Canadians to file their taxes electronically or on paper,” said a spokesperson for the CRA. “Canadians should take steps to ensure their return is filed by May 1, 2023, along with payment for any balance owing.”
If a strike occurs, Canadians can expect serious delays and longer wait times in the last weeks before the deadline, especially those filed on paper.
As of April 14, 35,000 employees at the CRA are in a legal position to strike if a deal is not reached with the government.
Access to online services will still be available to those who have not yet filed their taxes.
The CRA and PSAC are scheduled to have additional negotiations from April 17 to 20.
PSAC represents thousands of clerks, maintenance workers, tradespeople, coast guard workers, teachers, firefighters, cooks, Employment Insurance and Immigration workers.
The Union of Taxation Employees (UTE) requested a 14-month backdated pay raise of 4.5%, a 2-month backdated pay raise of 8%, a future pay raise of 8% and a one-time pay increase of 9%, adding up to nearly 30% in raises.
Three men were released shortly after a raid in Richmond, British Columbia that turned up 22 kilograms of the deadly opioid, fentanyl – a sum that’s enough to kill millions of Canadians.
Vancouver Police Department (VPD) claimed the arrests were made after an investigation into “a group of criminals that were manufacturing and trafficking illicit drugs at various locations throughout the region.”
Police authorities conducted a search warrant on a property which contained an elaborate fentanyl lab. They also discovered 800 grams of methamphetamines and $39,000 in cash in the residential home.
A search of a nearby vehicle also turned up $48,000 more in cash as well as two kilograms of cocaine.
“While the results of this investigation are impressive, there is much more work that needs to be done to address B.C.’s overdose crisis and the criminals that profit from it,” VPD Ins. Phil Heard wrote in a press release.
All three men arrested have since been released pending further investigation.
Police hope to recommend charges related to the production of controlled substances and possession for the purpose of trafficking.
On Thursday, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre called for bail reform after claiming that the criminals perpetrating violent crimes in Canada are being let out of jail repeatedly by the justice system.
“We’ve got to replace these crazy catch-and-release crime policies with a common sense criminal justice reform, and that’s exactly what a Pierre Poilievre government will do,” said Poilievre.
“The same 40 people were arrested 6,000 times in a year. That’s 150 arrests per offender per year.”
Justin Trudeau’s chief of staff, Katie Telford, appeared before members of parliament to supposedly answer questions about China’s interference in Canadian elections and what the government and Liberals new about it. Yet Telford’s testimony was far more about what she couldn’t say or claimed to not know, making it a big snoozefest. True North’s Andrew Lawton breaks down the testimony that produced no news.
Also, a discussion of history and civilization with Michael Bonner, author of the new book “In Defense of Civilization: How Our Past Can Renew Our Present.”
