Ottawa

November 28, 2011 4:33 pm

Youth-led advocacy group pressures government to rethink crime bill

Leadnow and supporters bring Bill C-10 opposition to MPs' constituency offices

On Nov. 24, Leadnow, a youth-led independent advocacy organization, organized a national day of action to protest the federal Conservatives' omnibus crime bill.

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  • November 28, 2011 9:58 am

    CFS marks 30th anniversary, prepares for new day of action

    The Canadian Federation of Students celebrated its 30th anniversary last week at its 60th semi-annual national general meeting held just outside of Ottawa.

  • November 23, 2011 12:41 pm

    CASA concludes advocacy week

    Last week, the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations conducted over 120 meetings with members of Parliament, senators and bureaucrats on various topics pertinent to students.

  • November 15, 2011 2:19 pm

    ‘Canadians are right, Canadians are always right’

    Stéphane Dion, former Liberal party leader and current member of Parliament for Quebec's Saint-Laurent–Cartierville riding, spoke at Simon Fraser University on Nov. 10.

  • October 20, 2011 11:47 am

    Occupy movement hits the capital

    Hundreds of people collected in the national capital's downtown Confederation Park to show their support for Occupy Ottawa on Oct. 15, as a part of the global Occupy Together movement.