Immigration Minister Marc Miller's Montreal office vandalized by protesters
The Montreal offices of Liberal MP and federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller suffered what appeared to be thousands of dollars of damage after being vandalized on Thursday.
The St-Jacques St. office’s windows were smashed and covered with pink paint and vandals wrote: “Marc Miller Child Killer” in spray paint across the office’s facade.
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The Montreal offices of Liberal MP and federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller suffered what appeared to be thousands of dollars of damage after being vandalized on Thursday.
The St-Jacques St. office’s windows were smashed and covered with pink paint and vandals wrote: “Marc Miller Child Killer” in spray paint across the office’s facade.
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montrealgazette
Immigration Minister Marc Miller's Montreal office vandalized by protesters
The Liberal MP took to social media to describe the vandalism as a "criminal act."
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Poilievre vows to fire envoy as Canada buys a $9M condo for diplomat in NYC
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to fire Canada’s consul general in New York City if the Tories wins the next federal election.
In a post on social media, Poilievre called the former journalist, Tom Clark, a Liberal media hack in response to the government’s decision to buy a $9-million condominium in Manhattan.
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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to fire Canada’s consul general in New York City if the Tories wins the next federal election.
In a post on social media, Poilievre called the former journalist, Tom Clark, a Liberal media hack in response to the government’s decision to buy a $9-million condominium in Manhattan.
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Poilievre vows to fire envoy as Canada buys a $9M condo for diplomat in NYC
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to fire Canada’s consul general in New York City if the Tories wins the next federal election.
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Supreme Court confirms state is liable when Parliament enacts unconstitutional laws
The Supreme Court of Canada has confirmed the federal government does not have absolute immunity from liability when Parliament enacts laws that are later overturned as unconstitutional.
The decision upholds a 2002 ruling — Mackin v. New Brunswick (Minister of Finance) — that says the state does have limited liability when it enacts unconstitutional laws, but only when those laws are "clearly wrong, in bad faith or an abuse of power."
The hearing was unusual because all ten provinces intervened in the case.
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The Supreme Court of Canada has confirmed the federal government does not have absolute immunity from liability when Parliament enacts laws that are later overturned as unconstitutional.
The decision upholds a 2002 ruling — Mackin v. New Brunswick (Minister of Finance) — that says the state does have limited liability when it enacts unconstitutional laws, but only when those laws are "clearly wrong, in bad faith or an abuse of power."
The hearing was unusual because all ten provinces intervened in the case.
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CBC
Supreme Court confirms state is liable when Parliament enacts unconstitutional laws | CBC News
The Supreme Court of Canada has confirmed the federal government does not have absolute immunity from liability when Parliament enacts laws that are later overturned as unconstitutional.
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💵Population growth ‘masked’ Canada’s ‘recession-like economic backdrop’
Nathan Janzen, RBC assistant chief economist, and RBC economist Carrie Freestone said in a report Wednesday that as per-person output is declining in Canada’s economy, population growth prevented outright declines in Canada’s gross domestic product (GDP). The report notes that this is occurring alongside unemployment rate increases that would be expected in a typical recession.
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Nathan Janzen, RBC assistant chief economist, and RBC economist Carrie Freestone said in a report Wednesday that as per-person output is declining in Canada’s economy, population growth prevented outright declines in Canada’s gross domestic product (GDP). The report notes that this is occurring alongside unemployment rate increases that would be expected in a typical recession.
Higher interest rates alongside decades-high inflation in 2022-23 ate away at household purchasing power. Weaker demand spurred a rise in the unemployment rate of a size that historically only happens in recessions.
But decades-high population growth has masked this recession-like economic backdrop. Canada has added 2.1 million additional consumers since mid-2022.
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Population growth ‘masked’ Canada’s ‘recession-like economic backdrop’: RBC
Though Canada’s economy is not technically in a recession, economists say it “feels like one,” given the current economic circumstances, as high population growth prevented an economic contraction.
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💸Canadian government giving “refugees” over $5000 per month to pay for food, hotel rooms
The federal government is preparing to spend over $550 million on temporary accommodations and food for asylum seekers in 2024.
According to the funding breakdown, hotel rooms, which are noted as being double occupancy, are priced at $153 per day, with an additional $134.37 per day for food being allocated per hotel room. As of February of this year, IRCC was leasing 4,050 rooms at 34 hotels in six provinces.
The total listed figure of $366.24 per refugee-allocated hotel room, or approximately $183.12 per day, per refugee.
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The federal government is preparing to spend over $550 million on temporary accommodations and food for asylum seekers in 2024.
According to the funding breakdown, hotel rooms, which are noted as being double occupancy, are priced at $153 per day, with an additional $134.37 per day for food being allocated per hotel room. As of February of this year, IRCC was leasing 4,050 rooms at 34 hotels in six provinces.
The total listed figure of $366.24 per refugee-allocated hotel room, or approximately $183.12 per day, per refugee.
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🇨🇦🇺🇸Does Trudeau sweat nervously when he sees what's happening to his dear friend Joe Biden?
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Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) on X
My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s…
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Trudeau taps MacKinnon to be new labour minister
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has named Steven MacKinnon as Canada's new minister of labour and seniors, filling a fresh vacancy on his front bench, left by outgoing minister Seamus O'Regan.
MacKinnon arrived at Rideau Hall on Friday morning, and was sworn in to his new role, shifting from his current spot as government House leader.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has named Steven MacKinnon as Canada's new minister of labour and seniors, filling a fresh vacancy on his front bench, left by outgoing minister Seamus O'Regan.
MacKinnon arrived at Rideau Hall on Friday morning, and was sworn in to his new role, shifting from his current spot as government House leader.
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Trudeau appointing new minister Friday, to replace O'Regan
Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be filling a fresh vacancy on his front bench, heading to Rideau Hall to appoint a replacement for his outgoing labour minister and long-time friend, Seamus O'Regan.
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🚙 Police seize over 30 stolen vehicles, thousands of dollars in Montreal area
Quebec provincial police have announced the seizure of more than 28 vehicles and thousands of dollars in the Montreal area this week as part of their fight against organized vehicle theft in the province.
Police spokesperson Nicolas Scholtus says that following an investigation that began in March investigators searched buildings and vehicles in the Montreal area on Thursday targeting a criminal gang exporting stolen vehicles.
In addition to the vehicles, police also found over $17,000 in Canadian currency, over $35,000 US and a half dozen cellphones.
#Quebec
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Quebec provincial police have announced the seizure of more than 28 vehicles and thousands of dollars in the Montreal area this week as part of their fight against organized vehicle theft in the province.
Police spokesperson Nicolas Scholtus says that following an investigation that began in March investigators searched buildings and vehicles in the Montreal area on Thursday targeting a criminal gang exporting stolen vehicles.
In addition to the vehicles, police also found over $17,000 in Canadian currency, over $35,000 US and a half dozen cellphones.
#Quebec
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The Globe and Mail
Police seize over 30 stolen vehicles, thousands of dollars in Montreal area
The busts were carried out by a mixed squad of officers from various police forces – including provincial police and Montreal police – tasked with fighting organized crime
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🇨🇦🇺🇸Justin Trudeau reacts to Joe Biden announcing he won't run for re-election
Trudeau is next.
#Trudeau #US
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I’ve known President Biden for years. He’s a great man, and everything he does is guided by his love for his country. As President, he is a partner to Canadians — and a true friend.
Trudeau is next.
#Trudeau #US
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🇨🇦🇮🇱 Canadian killed by Israeli soldiers after attempted stabbing attack
A Canadian citizen reportedly has been killed by Israeli troops in southern Israel after brandishing a knife at them.
Security camera footage showed the man rushing at three armed Israeli security officers before he was shot dead.
Israeli Army Radio reported that the man – identified as a “Canadian Muslim citizen” – arrived in the country as a tourist on Sunday.
#Israel
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A Canadian citizen reportedly has been killed by Israeli troops in southern Israel after brandishing a knife at them.
Security camera footage showed the man rushing at three armed Israeli security officers before he was shot dead.
Israeli Army Radio reported that the man – identified as a “Canadian Muslim citizen” – arrived in the country as a tourist on Sunday.
#Israel
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The Globe and Mail
Canadian attempted stabbing attack in Israel, killed by police
Israeli police say Canadian Muslim citizen recently arrived in the country as a tourist rushed at three armed security officers before he was shot dead
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💰After MPs' salaries increased on April 1, Trudeau will now earn $406,200, Poilievre $299,900 and Singh, Blanchet $271,700 each year.
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The Hill Times
After salary raise, Trudeau will earn $406,200, Poilievre $299,900, and Singh, Blanchet $271,700 each year
After MPs' salaries increased on April 1, Trudeau will now earn $406,200, Poilievre $299,900 and Singh, Blanchet $271,700 each year. The raise for MPs may not be popular with Canadians struggling to deal with affordability issues, but in order to attract…
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🩺 Quebec doctors are abandoning the public system in record numbers
A record number of physicians opted out of the public medicare system in Quebec last year, with private medical specialists charging patients for a wide range of procedures, from orthopedic surgery and radiological exams to colonoscopies and dermatology consultations.
A total of 780 general practitioners and specialists are “non-participants” in the public system and no longer bill the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec for their services, up by nearly 22 per cent from 641 the year before, according to a list compiled by RAMQ as of July 12. That represents the biggest single-year increase on record.
#Quebec #healthcare
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A record number of physicians opted out of the public medicare system in Quebec last year, with private medical specialists charging patients for a wide range of procedures, from orthopedic surgery and radiological exams to colonoscopies and dermatology consultations.
A total of 780 general practitioners and specialists are “non-participants” in the public system and no longer bill the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec for their services, up by nearly 22 per cent from 641 the year before, according to a list compiled by RAMQ as of July 12. That represents the biggest single-year increase on record.
#Quebec #healthcare
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montrealgazette
Quebec doctors are abandoning the public system in record numbers
"Anyone who is in favour of equitable access to medical care is not happy with this news," a Canadian Health Coalition spokesperson says of the number of doctors going private.
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🎓Foreign student permits are already outpacing 2023's record numbers
🔹By the end of 2023, 682,420 study permits had been granted to foreign students.
Canada has been granting the vast majority of permits to India, with 278,335 going to students from that country in 2023, a number nearly five times more than to students from China, the second-highest country of origin, who were granted 58,230 permits in 2023.
Canada’s third-most popular source of international students in 2023 was Nigeria, with 37,575 permits handed out in 2023, followed by the Philippines with 33,830, and Nepal at 15,920.
🔹During the first five months of 2024, Indian students were granted 91,510 permits, more than the 85,805 granted over the same period last year.
Chinese students received 21,240 permits in the first five months of this year, compared to 15,565 granted between January and May 2023.
Nigerians received 12,450 study permits by May 2024, up from 8,150 by May 2023.
For the Philippines, 10,140 permits were granted so far in 2024, up from 9,300 over the same period of time last year.
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🔹By the end of 2023, 682,420 study permits had been granted to foreign students.
Canada has been granting the vast majority of permits to India, with 278,335 going to students from that country in 2023, a number nearly five times more than to students from China, the second-highest country of origin, who were granted 58,230 permits in 2023.
Canada’s third-most popular source of international students in 2023 was Nigeria, with 37,575 permits handed out in 2023, followed by the Philippines with 33,830, and Nepal at 15,920.
🔹During the first five months of 2024, Indian students were granted 91,510 permits, more than the 85,805 granted over the same period last year.
Chinese students received 21,240 permits in the first five months of this year, compared to 15,565 granted between January and May 2023.
Nigerians received 12,450 study permits by May 2024, up from 8,150 by May 2023.
For the Philippines, 10,140 permits were granted so far in 2024, up from 9,300 over the same period of time last year.
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National Post
Foreign student permits are already outpacing 2023's record numbers
Even as federal Liberal government is pledging to cap the number of international study permits, its own data show Canada is approving permits at a pace faster than last year, which saw a record number of approvals.
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🇨🇦🇺🇸Quebec is the most anti-Trump province in Canada
34% of Canadians say they would vote for Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential election, including just 1 in 4 people in Quebec (27%), where support for Trump is lowest.
The province where Trump has the most support is Alberta (45%).
A majority of Conservative Party of Canada supporters (55%) say they would support Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election on Nov. 5, significantly lower than those supporting the Liberals (17%), NDP (13%) and Bloc Québécois (20%).
P.S. It's all fun guess, but how about we focus on making sure we don't re-elect Trudeau?
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34% of Canadians say they would vote for Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential election, including just 1 in 4 people in Quebec (27%), where support for Trump is lowest.
The province where Trump has the most support is Alberta (45%).
A majority of Conservative Party of Canada supporters (55%) say they would support Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election on Nov. 5, significantly lower than those supporting the Liberals (17%), NDP (13%) and Bloc Québécois (20%).
P.S. It's all fun guess, but how about we focus on making sure we don't re-elect Trudeau?
#US
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Quebec is the most anti-Trump province in Canada
According to a new study by spark*advocacy, 34% of Canadians say they would vote for Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential election, including just 1 in 4 people in Quebec, where support for Trump is lowest.
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💰Two-thirds of Canadians 'desperately' need interest rates to go down
A new survey says the Bank of Canada's recent interest rate cut did little to change Canadians' negative perceptions about their personal finances.
Two-thirds of respondents say they desperately need interest rates to go down, as more than half indicate they are concerned rates may not fall quickly enough to provide the financial relief they require.
46 per cent of Canadians are $200 or less away from failing to meet all their financial obligations, while three-in-ten say they already can’t cover their bills and debt payments.
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A new survey says the Bank of Canada's recent interest rate cut did little to change Canadians' negative perceptions about their personal finances.
Two-thirds of respondents say they desperately need interest rates to go down, as more than half indicate they are concerned rates may not fall quickly enough to provide the financial relief they require.
46 per cent of Canadians are $200 or less away from failing to meet all their financial obligations, while three-in-ten say they already can’t cover their bills and debt payments.
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Yahoo Finance
Two-thirds of Canadians 'desperately' need interest rates to go down: MNP survey
CALGARY — A new survey says the Bank of Canada's recent interest rate cut did little to change Canadians' negative perceptions about their personal finances.
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2 Alberta men charged with uttering threats against Trudeau online
A 67-year-old Edmonton man has been charged for allegedly posting threats to kill Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh.
The man is facing three Criminal Code counts of uttering threats against a person, RCMP said in a news release Monday.
After a separate investigation, a 23-year-old Calgary man was charged on June 6 for allegedly posting threats to kill Trudeau on X. He is scheduled to appear in a Calgary courtroom on Tuesday.
#Alberta #Trudeau
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A 67-year-old Edmonton man has been charged for allegedly posting threats to kill Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh.
The man is facing three Criminal Code counts of uttering threats against a person, RCMP said in a news release Monday.
After a separate investigation, a 23-year-old Calgary man was charged on June 6 for allegedly posting threats to kill Trudeau on X. He is scheduled to appear in a Calgary courtroom on Tuesday.
#Alberta #Trudeau
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2 Alberta men charged with uttering threats against Trudeau online | CBC News
An Edmonton man has been charged for allegedly posting threats to kill Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh.
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🇨🇦🇺🇦Feds were warned about setting 'significant precedent' with Ukraine visa program
Court documents show federal immigration officials warned that the government risked undermining the temporary immigration system with the design of the emergency visa program for war-displaced Ukrainians.
Immigration Department staff raised the concern in a memo to Sean Fraser, immigration minister at the time, shortly after the program was announced.
The documents were disclosed as part of a lawsuit against the federal government by two Afghan Canadians, who allege Canada discriminated against Afghan refugees by treating them differently than it did Ukrainians.
The memos outline the design of the Ukraine visa program, which allowed an unlimited number of Ukrainians and their family members to come to Canada.
#immigration #Ukraine
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Court documents show federal immigration officials warned that the government risked undermining the temporary immigration system with the design of the emergency visa program for war-displaced Ukrainians.
Immigration Department staff raised the concern in a memo to Sean Fraser, immigration minister at the time, shortly after the program was announced.
The documents were disclosed as part of a lawsuit against the federal government by two Afghan Canadians, who allege Canada discriminated against Afghan refugees by treating them differently than it did Ukrainians.
The memos outline the design of the Ukraine visa program, which allowed an unlimited number of Ukrainians and their family members to come to Canada.
#immigration #Ukraine
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Feds were warned about setting 'significant precedent' with Ukraine visa program
Court documents show federal immigration officials warned that the government risked undermining the temporary immigration system with the design of the emergency visa program for war-displaced Ukrainians.
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Wildfire that forced evacuation of Jasper National Park now within 12 km of townsite
An encroaching wildfire that forced thousands of people to flee the community of Jasper overnight is now burning 12 kilometres south of the Alberta mountain town as shifting winds threaten to fan the flames.
Government officials say at least 10,000 residents and visitors were forced to evacuate from Jasper National Park after a wildfire roared into the area late Monday night.
#Alberta #wildfires
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An encroaching wildfire that forced thousands of people to flee the community of Jasper overnight is now burning 12 kilometres south of the Alberta mountain town as shifting winds threaten to fan the flames.
Government officials say at least 10,000 residents and visitors were forced to evacuate from Jasper National Park after a wildfire roared into the area late Monday night.
#Alberta #wildfires
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Wildfire that forced evacuation of Jasper National Park now within 12 km of townsite | CBC News
Government officials say at least 10,000 people were forced to evacuate from the Jasper townsite after a wildfire moved dangerously close to the community late Monday night.
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Montreal byelection: aspiring Liberal candidates say Trudeau's choice is 'undemocratic'
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's decision to hand-pick a candidate for a riding in an upcoming Montreal byelection isn't being well-received by three aspiring contenders who spent months campaigning only to be shunted aside.
The Liberals announced Montreal city Coun. Laura Palestini last week as the party's candidate in a byelection whose date has yet to be announced for the riding of LaSalle—Émard—Verdun.
Three aspiring candidates - local school commissioner Lori Morrison; entrepreneur Christopher Baenninger; and former Quebec Liberal party organizer Eddy Kara - denounced the decision, with Morrison calling it "anti-democratic, 100 per cent."
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's decision to hand-pick a candidate for a riding in an upcoming Montreal byelection isn't being well-received by three aspiring contenders who spent months campaigning only to be shunted aside.
The Liberals announced Montreal city Coun. Laura Palestini last week as the party's candidate in a byelection whose date has yet to be announced for the riding of LaSalle—Émard—Verdun.
Three aspiring candidates - local school commissioner Lori Morrison; entrepreneur Christopher Baenninger; and former Quebec Liberal party organizer Eddy Kara - denounced the decision, with Morrison calling it "anti-democratic, 100 per cent."
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🏳️🌈❌Nova Scotia premier says he skipped Halifax Pride parade because of safety concerns
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says his absence from this year's Halifax Pride parade was the result of advice from the RCMP not to participate because of safety concerns.
The premier says he was not at the parade on Saturday "out of an abundance of caution" and that the decision to skip the event doesn't diminish his support for the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
In a normal world you wouldn't have to find excuses not to go to a Pride parade.
#NovaScotia
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Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says his absence from this year's Halifax Pride parade was the result of advice from the RCMP not to participate because of safety concerns.
The premier says he was not at the parade on Saturday "out of an abundance of caution" and that the decision to skip the event doesn't diminish his support for the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
In a normal world you wouldn't have to find excuses not to go to a Pride parade.
#NovaScotia
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Nova Scotia premier says he skipped Halifax Pride parade because of safety concerns
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says his absence from this year's Halifax Pride parade was the result of advice from the RCMP not to participate because of safety concerns.
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