The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is observed on May 17th and helps to coordinate International events that bring awareness to the rights of the LGBTQ2S+ community, bring focus to violations and to stimulate interest in LGBTQ2S+ rights around the world. It is very important to commemorate this day and to reflect on …
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Not Good Enough Workers at National Defence Speaking Out
Unionized employees at the Department of National Defence (DND) are not impressed with the government’s announcement of another review of personal and sexual harassment within the military and at the department. They are also coming forward with their own stories of personal and sexual harassment at the hands of the managers and members of the …
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Phoenix: Damages ruled taxable as Treasury Board refuses to cooperate
Phoenix: Damages ruled taxable as Treasury Board refuses to cooperate | Public Service Alliance of Canada After months of waiting, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has rejected our request to review the taxability of Phoenix damages. This is directly due to Treasury Board’s refusal to provide CRA with a joint statement of facts which corrects …
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Asian Heritage Month
Official Declaration of Asian Heritage MonthDiversity represents one of Canada’s greatest strengths, and we strive to ensure that all Canadians have the opportunity to reach their full potential and participate in Canada’s civic life.Over the last two centuries, immigrants have journeyed to Canada from East Asia, Southern Asia, Western and Southeast Asia, bringing our society …
International Women’s Day
March 8 is International Women’s Day (IWD) where women all over the world come together in celebration of the achievements and evolution women have made in strengthening their position socially, economically, culturally and in the political arena.There have been claims that March 8, is to commemorate the 15,000 female garment workers that marched through New …
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
I sit here reflecting on what I should write about Black History Month and think why not my own journey in understanding this significant event. I knew very little about the struggles faced by Black Canadians when I came to Canada, as it was not a topic covered in too much detail during history classes …