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Calls to ban books are on the rise in Canada. So is the opposition to any bans
Most Canadians ‘stand with authors … stand with a child’s right to read,’ says writer whose book was pulled Danny Ramadan recalls self-censoring his writing in Syria before his arrival in Canada 10 years ago. Now, as an advocate for LGBTQ+ refugees and an author exploring belonging, displacement and identity, he says navigating book challenges is a somewhat expected part of being published. Still, when an Ontario school board shadow-banned his children’s title Salma Writes a Book last fall — the school libraries carried it, but restricted students’ access — Ramadan was floored.Read more
Up to 900 foreign workers coming to Windsor to help build EV battery plant, NextStar says amid backlash
Company confirms job figures for first time since reports of use of South Korean workers caused heated debate Amid pushback over plans to use foreign workers, NextStar Energy has confirmed it wants to hire hundreds of technicians from South Korea to help set up the government-subsidized electric vehicle battery plant in Windsor, Ont. The company said Thursday that, in total, about 1,600 equipment manufacturers from outside suppliers will be assembling, installing and testing the equipment needed to make the batteries, including a “temporary specialized global supplier staff” of around 900, largely from SouthRead more
Ontario First Nations leaders reiterate opposition to Greenbelt land swap in unanimous vote
Chiefs of Ontario says province didn’t adequately consult First Nations on Greenbelt decision UPDATE: Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced Tuesday the government is “exploring” putting protections back on two parts of the Greenbelt in Ajax, Ont., that were slated for housing development. Ford’s office claims the company that owns the land was planning to sell it. First Nations leaders from across Ontario are demanding the provincial government return environmental protections to land it recently removed from the Greenbelt to build housing. The Chiefs of Ontario, an organization that advocates for 133 First Nations inRead more