YHIHS: Nov 21
You heard it here second
(about the week of Nov 21)
Quebec is appealing a court ruling stating that racial profiling is unconstitutional
The Quebec gov says that stopping drivers without cause is an 'important tool for police services'. Maybe if someone needs to rely on racial profiling to do their job, they shouldn't be a cop??
Alberta's new premier has introduced a sovereignty act, giving her cabinet powers to unilaterally change laws and choose what federal laws they need to follow in Alberta
It's so bad that even former Premier Jason Kenney is against it.
Flu cases are spiking across Canada. So. Wear. A. Fucking. Mask.
Dr. Theresa Tam reports this weeks that while RSV cases are declining, flu cases are way above seasonal norms. Prairie provinces are being hit the worst, with low vaccination rates and minimal mask mandates. Get your flu shot, stay home when sick, and wear a mask!!
Federal government announces new $1 billion climate adaptation plan
The new plan is supposed to embed climate change into all government decisions, including preventing floods and wildfires, reversing loss of biodiversity, and centering Indigenous communities and perspectives. Sounds great, but let's wait until we see if the gov sticks to its promises.
After ignoring the advice of almost everyone, Doug Ford and the conservatives moved ahead with passing Bill 23
This government has shown time and time again that they care more about their pockets than the people they claim to represent.
Doug Ford is continuing to bulldoze strong mayor legislation—and a group of ex-Toronto mayors aren't having it
The bill—which has been brewing for a while—was officially proposed this week, and would give power to mayors to override city council. This would give mayors wayyy too much influence, and a group of 6 former mayors have called Ford out, saying the integrity and wellbeing of Ontario is at risk. *mic drop*
Alberta bans school mask mandates and online learning
In the middle of rising flu and RSV cases, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has decided that schools can't make it mandatory for kids to wear masks or have only online learning. This is what happens when people with no medical background make medical decisions... and immunocompromised staff and students have to suffer.
Royal Aid and Prince William's Godmother resigns from her role after racist comments
Lady Susan Hussey made racist AF comments to a guest at Buckingham palace. In addition, this week the side-piece-turned-Queen Camila touched a Black child like she'd never seen anyone who wasn't palm coloured before. If this is how they treat guests, children in photo-ops, their own grandchildren and a Black woman who married into the family—we wonder about the racism that is occurring that we don't see?!
