Adrienne Clarkson argues immigration is vital in 'Room for Us All'
- Published on Friday, 17 February 2012 17:36
- Written by Karry Taylor
Former Governor General says Canada is vibrant, prosperous and thriving due to cultural diversity
Adrienne Clarkson was the 26th Governor General of Canada. While only the second female Governor General, her appointment was notable for a number of firsts. As the Governor General, Clarkson was the first visible minority, the first Chinese-Canadian, as well as the first person without a political or military background to assume the position.
Election Alberta 2012: The XX factor
- Published on Friday, 10 February 2012 18:49
- Written by Lori Williams
Contesting an election with two female party leaders
Since the election of Alberta's first female party leader in October 2009, many have wondered if the province's politics were beginning to shift.
Unveiling the niqab
- Published on Thursday, 09 February 2012 19:02
- Written by Asha Siad
Produced by: Asha Siad
In light of the burka ban in France and Canada's current ban of Muslim women wearing face coverings such as the burka and niqab when swearing the oath of citizenship, Sadia Jibran, a local young mother shares her thoughts and experiences on her decision to wear the niqab, its meaning and the misconceptions that follow.
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Man guilty of sex crimes shouldn’t be given leniency
- Published on Friday, 03 February 2012 18:21
- Written by Trevor Presiloski
Immaturity cited as reason why he should be given slack
While it is important to ensure that appropriate punishment is meted out for crimes committed, trying to use life experience or being bullied as an argument for leniency seems ridiculous.