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Jasbir Sandhu introduces motion, launches national petition campaign

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New Democrat MP Jasbir Sandhu (Surrey North) put forward a motion demanding that Prime Minister Stephen Harper officially apologize in the House of Commons to the South Asian community for the 1914 Komagata Maru incident, in which passengers were prevented from landing in Canada. He is also launching a nation-wide petition campaign to collect signatures from Canadians supporting the apology.

“The tragedy of the Komagata Maru marks a dark chapter in Canadian history,” said Sandhu. “The Conservatives must provide closure on the trauma this has caused in the South Asian community.

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The 2012 Bromley Armstrong Award for Human Rights receipient – Congratulations to Brother Jojo Geronimo

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For over 30 years, Brother Jojo has been a committed community and labour activist across North America and the Philippines champion numerous causes from anti-imperialism struggles to fighting against racism, an important ally to the immigrant and migrant workers struggles and countless other struggles. Within this City Jojo has a long history of activism and … Read more

International Human Rights day Celebration December 10

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Where: OPSEU building, 31 Wellesley Street Toronto (Yonge and Wellesley) Time: 1:00-3:00 P.M. You are invited to attend the NUJPC (National Union of Journalists-Philippines – Canada Chapter) at OPSEU Wellesley Office – Membership Centre, this coming Saturday, December 10 in celebration of the International Human Rights Day. We expect journalists from some countries to attend, … Read more

The Caregivers’ Action Centre gathering

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Where: 720 Spadina Avenue, Suite 223, Toronto (Spadina & Bloor) When: December 10, 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.   The Caregivers’ Action Centre is happy to invite you all to join us and celebrate with us. We have entertainers that will put smiles on our faces. For those who have love for music… we do … Read more

Come and support migrant farm workers rights to live and be part of our communities!

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When: December 13, 2011 at 5:00pm Where: Norfolk County Administration Building Council Chambers 50 Colborne St. South Simcoe, ON N3Y 4H3 On December 13, 2011, Justicia for Migrant Workers (J4MW) is urging community members and allies to attend this important county council meeting and support the rights of migrant workers to live in our communities. … Read more

People’s Court Finds Harper Guilty!

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Oct 20th – ACLA, CBTU and LATUC held a popular trial to charge Stephen Harper and his corporate and political partners for crimes against the people. Special witnesses came forward to provide testimonies and evidence towards the charges. The people watched as one witness after the other talked about the systematic violation of our economic, … Read more

MING PAO SOLIDARITY PICKET TUESDAY OCTOBER 18TH

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Next Tuesday morning (October 18th) there will be a solidarity picket for striking employees of Ming Pao newspaper in Scarborough, starting at 8:00 am at 1355 Huntingwood Dr west of McCowan.  The 140-member bargaining unit went out on September 21st to achieve a first contract. They deserve your support! Strike support for the Toronto Ming … Read more