 Observatoire de la liberté d’expression Revue de presse du lundi 24 novembre |
Région: QUÉBEC En Amazonie, le monde adopte un accord a minima sur la coopération pour le climat Près de 200 pays réunis en Amazonie brésilienne ont adopté samedi à la COP30 un modeste consensus sur l’action climatique, sans plan de sortie des énergies fossiles, un résultat décevant pour l’Europe mais jugé prévisible dans une année bouleversée par les rivalités géopolitiques. Le Brésil espérait un symbole en Amazonie, il a réussi à montrer que la coopération climatique n’était pas morte, alors que les batailles douanières et les guerres ont pris le pas politiquement sur le climat pour de nombreux gouvernements. Les États-Unis étaient le seul grand pays absent… Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com, Mots-clés: [‘manifestants’, ‘militant’] Recensé le 23 novembre |
Un détecteur de métal installé à l’entrée de l’hôtel de ville de Québec La Ville de Québec rehausse ses mesures de sécurité à l’hôtel de ville en installant un détecteur de métal dans le hall d’entrée. Selon l’administration municipale, il s’agit simplement d’une mise à jour technologique, et non d’une réponse à une quelconque menace. Le dispositif a fait son apparition à l’hôtel de ville en début de semaine. Le hall d’entrée et le comptoir d’accueil ont ainsi été réaménagés en partie afin de pouvoir l’intégrer. Par ailleurs, trois portillons ont aussi été ajoutés à l’édifice, soit deux à l’entrée principale ainsi qu’un… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, Mots-clés: [‘insultes’, ‘intimidation’] Recensé le 24 novembre |
Suspects in Oct. 12 assault sought by Montreal police’s hate crime unit Two members of the Black community were attacked downtown, near the intersection of Crescent and Sherbrooke Sts. The Montreal police’s hate crime unit is seeking collaboration from the public in identifying three suspects in an assault on two victims committed on Oct. 12 in downtown Montreal. At about 9:15 p.m., according to police, two members of the Black community were heading north on Crescent St. on foot. At the intersection of Crescent and Sherbrooke St., the three suspects… Apparaît sur: montrealgazette.com, Mots-clés: [‘racist slur’, ‘gender expression’] Recensé le 24 novembre |
Région: CANADA SANS QUÉBEC ‘Jordan Peterson law’: Alberta seeks to protect professionals from discipline for off-duty conduct ‘I’m hoping that the professional colleges understand that they’ve gone too far,’ Premier Danielle Smith said The Alberta government is introducing a so-called Jordan Peterson law that aims to restrict professional regulatory bodies from disciplining their members for off-duty conduct. Bill 13 — the Regulated Professions Neutrality Act — was introduced in the legislature Thursday by Justice Minister Mickey Amery. The bill also restricts mandatory training unrelated to competence or ethics, including diversity, equity, and inclusion training…. Apparaît sur: edmontonjournal.com, Mots-clés: [‘freedom of speech’, ‘physical threats’] Recensé le 21 novembre |
‘Quiet, piggy’: Jimmy Kimmel fires back at Trump’s ‘bum’ burn Donald Trump and ABC Jimmy Kimmel have resumed their ongoing war of words with the U.S. president urging ABC to “get the bum off the air.” This week, Kimmel questioned why Trump “loses his mind” every time he is asked about the Jeffrey Epstein files. He also played a clip in which Trump told a female reporter to be “quiet, piggy,” after she asked him about Epstein, the late sex offender who was once friends with the president… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com, ottawasun.com, Mots-clés: [‘harassment’, ‘activism’] Recensé le 21 novembre |
Alberta aims to curtail regulatory bodies from sanctioning workers for after-hours activities Many Alberta workers in regulated professions could no longer be investigated by their licensing bodies for what they say outside of work hours, should the legislature pass a new bill. Justice Minister Mickey Amery introduced the Regulated Professions Neutrality Act, also called Bill 13, in the legislature on Thursday, a year after saying the government was scrutinizing regulators for overreach affecting free speech. “When regulators begin disciplining people for simply speaking their mind on their own time, that’s overreach — and at its worst, becomes an outright threat to free… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, Mots-clés: [‘misinformation’, ‘freedom of speech’, ‘freedom of expression’] Recensé le 21 novembre |
Bangladesh plans to execute its former leader. There’s one big thing in the way: India She was once cast as a secular heroine, the daughter of a revolutionary leader, whose brutal assassination in the 1970s defined her political ascent. But Sheikh Hasina’s rise to the top of Bangladesh’s politics preceded a stunning fall from power to self-exile in India. A death sentence delivered in absentia could now see her executed – if New Delhi decides to send her back. The ousted leader was found guilty of crimes against humanity for the violent suppression of student protests that toppled her regime in 2024. She fled to… Apparaît sur: cp24.com, Mots-clés: [‘protesters’, ‘harassment’, ‘demonstrators’] Recensé le 22 novembre |
Canada Post, union reach ‘agreement in principle’ toward new deal Canada Post and the postal workers union say they have reached an “agreement in principle” that brings the parties a step closer toward a new contract and an end to years of labour uncertainty. The Canadian Union of Postal Employees said Friday it will agree to pause strike action and enter final negotiations, while the national mail carrier will suspend any lockout activity in kind. “This means both sides have agreed on the main points of the deals, but we need to agree on the contractual language that will form… Apparaît sur: globalnews.ca, Mots-clés: [‘lockout’, ‘right to strike’] Recensé le 22 novembre |
The Latest: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, former Trump loyalist, says she will resign from Congress Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, a once-loyal supporter of President Donald Trump who has become a critic, said Friday that she is resigning from Congress in January. In a more than 10-minute video posted online, Greene explained her decision and said she has “always been despised in Washington, D.C., and just never fit in.” Greene’s announcement follows a public fallout with Trump in recent months, as the congresswoman criticized him for his stance on files related to Jeffrey Epstein, along with foreign policy and health care. Trump branded her… Apparaît sur: thestar.com, Mots-clés: [‘misinformation’, ‘insults’] Recensé le 22 novembre |
Thousands of AUPE health workers are poised to strike. Here’s what you need to know Approximately 22 per cent of Alberta’s 16,000 licensed practical nurses and health-care aides are set to walk off their jobs Saturday morning, potentially affecting the timeline of elective surgeries in the province. The job action follows a 98 per cent strike vote earlier this month by members of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE), who opposed the offer provided by the province’s bargaining unit. Complicating the strike is the union’s decision to resume bargaining talks as of Friday morning… Apparaît sur: calgarysun.com, calgaryherald.com, Mots-clés: [‘picket line’, ‘freedom of thought’, ‘on strike’] Recensé le 22 novembre |
Opinion: To safeguard democracy, governments must modernize the way they engage with citizens While digital technology presents risks through misinformation on social media, it holds potential for strengthening democracy through digital platforms that empower citizens between elections Democracy is under threat globally and here at home. While Canada might not be in an American-style democracy crisis, trouble is brewing — trust is lacking in our democratic institutions and most people feel powerless over political decisions. A key problem is that Canadian democracy runs on legacy systems — established before… Apparaît sur: vancouversun.com, Mots-clés: [‘misinformation’, ‘spread false information’] Recensé le 21 novembre |
UBC exhibit on caste system reflects ‘truth’ of discrimination, curators say But several gurdwaras across B.C. and Canada have called the exhibit a ‘racist and discriminatory attack against Sikhs’ What’s your last name? The question may be easy to answer for some. But for those who have experienced caste discrimination, the answer can lead to further marginalization. Now an exhibit at UBC aiming to shine a light on the “hidden realities” of caste discrimination in Canada is receiving blowback from several gurdwaras in B.C. claiming the exhibit is “a racist… Apparaît sur: vancouversun.com, theprovince.com, Mots-clés: [‘misinformation’, ‘bullying’] Recensé le 21 novembre |
D’autres conseillers visés par de nombreuses plaintes à Tracadie, « c’est l’enfer » À Tracadie, d’autres membres du conseil municipal sont visés par des dizaines de plaintes. Selon l’un d’eux, elle viendrait du public, mais aussi de l’intérieur même du conseil. La situation vient miner les relations de travail et l’avancement des dossiers dans la municipalité. Après la conseillère Chantal Mazerolle qui s’est exprimée publiquement en disant devoir avoir reçu une douzaine de plaintes à son encontre, toutes jugées irrecevables. Deux autres conseillers de la ville affirment faire face à plus de dizaines de plaintes. Ouvrir en mode plein écran Le conseil municipal… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, Mots-clés: [‘intimidation’, ‘harcèlement’] Recensé le 22 novembre |
Aftermath of Chicago’s intense immigration crackdown leaves lawsuits, investigations and anxiety CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago has entered what many consider a new uneasy phase of a Trump administration immigration crackdown that has already led to thousands of arrests. Article content ### Recommended Videos Article content While a U.S. Border Patrol commander known for leading intense and controversial surges moved on to North Carolina, federal agents are still arresting immigrants across the nation’s third-largest city and suburbs. A growing number of lawsuits stemming from the crackdown are winding through the courts. Authorities are investigating agents’ actions,… Apparaît sur: winnipegsun.com, winnipegfreepress.com, Mots-clés: [‘death threats’, ‘protesters’] Recensé le 23 novembre |
How anti-Greta Thunberg Naomi Seibt became a right-wing darling Child-like protester Greta Thunberg has a new rival in pop politics. As the scolding Swede bounces between Gaza and the green, Naomi Seibt, 25, has been dubbed the anti-GretaThunberg for her conservative political views.In an exclusive interview with The Toronto Sun, the Teutonic temptress stated that while she and Thunberg are both passionate about politics, any similarities end there. “We’re both autistic, but other than that, there’s little there. I’d be open to meeting her,” Seibt said. “But I think she’s more of a puppet. She is a figurehead for others. I prefer to be challenged.”… Apparaît sur: theprovince.com, Mots-clés: [‘activism’, ‘death threats’, ‘vile phone call’] Recensé le 24 novembre |
