Debating Canadian Content Definition with a Cultural Twist

Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 6:21 pm more...

The CRTC is weighing whether to incorporate a “cultural element” into the definition of Canadian content. This proposal has ignited a spirited debate among broadcasters and stakeholders, as they consider how best to balance regulatory standards with authentic cultural representation in media.

cbc.ca / CRTC hears debate on considering 'cultural element' when defining Canadian content

lapresse.ca / « Contenu canadien » | Débat au CRTC sur l’inclusion d’un « élément culturel » dans la définition

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Montréal anti-hate march unites community

Saturday, May 17, 2025, 5:20 pm more...

Montréal saw a large-scale protest commemorating International Day against homophobia and transphobia. Organizers from Fondation Émergence called on allies to be visible, sparking a spirited demonstration against prejudice right in the heart of the city. The event marked a collective stand for inclusion and equality.

ledevoir.com / Une marche organisée à Montréal contre l’homophobie et la transphobie

lapresse.ca / Montréal | Une marche organisée contre l’homophobie et la transphobie

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Toronto vehicle defaced with anti-Muslim hate messages prompts investigation

Monday, May 12, 2025, 11:21 am more...

Toronto police are on the hunt for two male suspects after anti-Muslim slurs were boldly etched on a vehicle. With video evidence capturing the vandalism in action, the incident has raised eyebrows and community concerns over hate-driven actions in the city.

globalnews.ca / Toronto police seeking 2 suspects after vehicle vandalized with anti-Muslim slurs

torontosun.com / Pair sought for ‘hate-motivated’ anti-Muslim vandalism of vehicle: Toronto cops

citynews.ca / Suspects sought in hate-motivated mischief allegedly defaced vehicle with anti-Muslim slurs

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 11 days ago #crime #multiculturalism #ontario #canada +

Vietnamese-Canadian Community Marks 50 Years Since Saigon’s Fall

Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 3:21 pm more...

Vietnamese Canadians commemorate the 50th anniversary of Saigon’s fall with reflective gatherings, as community elder Tan Hoang leads a somber event in Edmonton. The anniversary stirs poignant memories of fleeing Vietnam and the bittersweet legacy of exile amid renewed cultural introspection.

edmontonjournal.com / ’Still fresh in minds’: Vietnamese community marks 50 years since fall of Saigon

theglobeandmail.com / Vietnamese-Canadian community marks 50 years since the fall of Saigon

globalnews.ca / Vietnamese community marks 50 years since fall of Saigon: ‘Still fresh in minds’

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 23 days ago #immigration #multiculturalism #culture #canada +