Posts Tagged ‘Indigenous’
« Older Entries | Newer Entries »
Mandatory minimum penalties are preventing judges from arriving at just sentences
Friday, November 20th, 2020
Courts have ruled some mandatory minimums unconstitutional, but that is not an acceptable substitute for justice reform. The COVID pandemic has emphasized that good leadership requires putting politics aside and listening to evidence and expert advice that serves the public interest… Sound justice policy can and should protect public safety, address systemic racism and support fair and just results for all.
Tags: corrections, crime prevention, ideology, Indigenous
Posted in Equality Policy Context | No Comments »
Can Canada pivot from pandemic to progress?
Sunday, September 20th, 2020
… the Liberals’ Throne Speech on Sept. 23 will be an opportunity to set out policies and programs to carry us forward in ways that are more inclusive and equitable… a guaranteed livable income, along with adequate wages and benefits for the employed – as well as other social and health supports such as child care, education, pharma, mental health and dental care – would be a way to protect all Canadians.
Tags: budget, child care, corrections, crime prevention, economy, Health, ideology, Indigenous, participation, pharmaceutical, poverty
Posted in Governance Debates | No Comments »
Our recovery must be just and equitable for all
Monday, September 7th, 2020
… six principles for a just recovery: Put people’s health and well-being first, with no exceptions; Strengthen the social safety net and provide relief directly to people; Prioritize the needs of workers and communities; Build resilience to prevent future crises; Build solidarity and equity across communities, generations and borders; Uphold Indigenous rights and work in partnership with Indigenous peoples
Tags: economy, Health, ideology, Indigenous, participation, rights, standard of living
Posted in Debates | No Comments »
National class action to be certified on funding levels for First Nations child welfare services
Thursday, September 3rd, 2020
… the national advocacy organization said that Canada’s funding was discriminatory because the federal system created a perverse incentive to remove First Nations children from their families and communities and place them in out-of-home care… The AFN class action is seeking compensation for all those harmed by the system…
Tags: Indigenous, mental Health, participation, standard of living, youth
Posted in Equality Delivery System | No Comments »
Healing on the land for our people and our economy
Monday, August 24th, 2020
Investing in First Nations’ stewardship can help the country heal — from the pandemic, from the threat of climate change, from the loss of biodiversity and from the scars of colonialism… Guardians programs connected to Indigenous Protected and Conservation Areas stimulate additional investments and contributions to communities… Guardian-run wellness programs build resilience across generations.
Tags: budget, Indigenous, jurisdiction, participation, standard of living
Posted in Inclusion Policy Context | No Comments »
Poverty reduction central to building back better
Monday, August 17th, 2020
While the pandemic has laid bare many pre-existing inequities, it has also created an opportunity to reimagine and rebuild our social infrastructure… Given that unpaid care work is a source of women’s marginalization and poverty, we believe a basic income program will support women on low and fixed incomes in particular.
Tags: budget, child care, economy, ideology, Indigenous, participation, poverty, standard of living, women
Posted in Social Security Debates | No Comments »
Trying to avert two Ontario child-welfare deaths a week
Friday, July 31st, 2020
… in 2016, 121 children or youth involved in the system, including those who recently aged out, had died. In 2017, it was 126, in 2018 it was 126 again, and in 2019, 99… But some of the issues… are much broader than those in the child-welfare system. Data is siloed in ways that complicate co-ordination and planning… There are major regional inequalities in available services… “The pandemic really highlighted some of the long-standing issues in the system”…
Tags: housing, Indigenous, mental Health, multiculturalism, youth
Posted in Child & Family Policy Context | No Comments »
Inequality means we’re not all in this together
Thursday, July 30th, 2020
The pandemic showed us that challenging the status quo is essential in tackling the inequalities we see today across Canada. Certain policies and interventions implemented at different scales across North America have proven both feasible and practical… They should not disappear after the pandemic subsides. There is nothing radical about housing the homeless, preventing drug overdoses, feeding the hungry, increasing minimum wages, or reducing prison populations. These measures are urgently needed and are simply humane. They should be our “new normal” in Canada moving forward.
Tags: economy, featured, Health, housing, ideology, Indigenous, multiculturalism, participation, poverty, standard of living
Posted in Equality Policy Context | No Comments »
Why assume Indigenous peoples speak with one voice?
Thursday, July 23rd, 2020
… while many Indigenous communities might share certain cultural traits or values, our experiences and approaches remain distinct from one another… And, by virtue of the broad diversity of experiences and histories, Indigenous nations will have different needs and priorities… it’s normal, and even healthy, to see these diverging opinions and approaches. Nations’ different economic, cultural and spiritual considerations will inherently lead to different thoughts and opinions.
Tags: ideology, Indigenous, jurisdiction, multiculturalism, participation
Posted in Equality Debates | No Comments »
Ontario Eliminating the Practice of Birth Alerts
Wednesday, July 15th, 2020
Birth alerts are notifications sent by children’s aid societies to hospitals when they believe a newborn may be in need of protection… It has been reported the practice of birth alerts disproportionately affects racialized and marginalized mothers and families. Expectant mothers can be deterred from seeking prenatal care or parenting supports while pregnant due to fears of having a birth alert issued.
Tags: child care, ideology, Indigenous, multiculturalism, poverty
Posted in Child & Family Delivery System | No Comments »
Recent Comments