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Jillian Kestler-D’amours

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She Fled From a Mexican Cartel. A New Canadian Law May Block Her Path to Safety.

She Fled From a Mexican Cartel. A New Canadian Law May Block Her Path to Safety.

Asylum seekers and rights advocates say Canada's Bill C-12 is fueling widespread fear and misinformation.

21.06.2026 4

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Jillian Kestler-D’amours

Canada’s Visa Requirements Are Forcing Students in Gaza to Put Dreams on Hold

Students accepted by Canadian universities struggle to figure out how to leave Gaza and comply with strict visa rules.

05.03.2026 10

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Jillian Kestler-D’amours

As Canadian Weapons Enter Sudan, Activists Decry Canada’s Deepening UAE Ties

“We're talking about significant volumes of Canadian weapons fueled into contexts of genocide,” a rights activist said.

06.12.2025 20

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Jillian Kestler-D’amours

Report Slams Canada’s “Systematic Deception” Over Weapons Transfers to Israel

Activists say the government is misleading the public as Canadian weapons flow to Israel despite pledged restrictions.

29.07.2025 10

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Jillian Kestler-D’amours

Under Pressure From Pro-Israel Groups, Canadian Cities Are Restricting Protest

Toronto, Vaughan, Brampton, and Calgary have all passed bylaws that infringe on protest rights, and Ottawa may be next.

15.06.2025 10

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Jillian Kestler-D’amours

First Nations Worry Canada’s Push to Be an “Energy Superpower” Will Harm Them

Canada’s new prime minister is pushing to accelerate energy projects in a bid to decrease dependence on the US.

20.05.2025 10

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Jillian Kestler-D’amours

Advocates Put Palestinian Rights on the Ballot as Canada’s Election Nears

Over 300 Canadian electoral candidates have endorsed a 5-point “Vote Palestine” platform thanks to activist pressure.

23.04.2025 10

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Jillian Kestler-D’amours