Canada recognizes Palestine as a state — Ottawa

On Sunday, September 21, Canada became the first G7 country to recognize Palestine as a state. In a statement released that morning, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Office offered Canada’s “partnership in building the promise of a peaceful future for both the State of Palestine and the State of Israel.”

U of T to commemorate Orange Shirt Day with keynote address, ceremonial fire — Hart House

On Tuesday morning, UTSG, UTSC, and UTM will come together to commemorate Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with a ceremony in Hart House’s Great Hall. From 10:00–11:30 am, Hart House Warden David Kim, President Melanie Woodin, and U of T Vice President and UTSC Principal Linda Johnston will deliver remarks. 

Carey Newman, Impact Chair in Indigenous Art Practices at the University of Victoria, will give the keynote address. First Nations House Indigenous Student Services will be hosting a ceremonial fire at Ziibiing from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. Sage, sweetgrass, cedar, and tobacco will be available, and members of the indigenous community are welcome to join.

Chow pushes back against Ford’s speed camera ban — Toronto

On Friday, a Toronto city committee approved Mayor Olivia Chow’s motion to bolster automated speed enforcement in the city, sending the recommendations to city council for a vote. This comes only a day after Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a plan to ban speed cameras in the province.

Canada Post on strike nationwide after threat to home delivery, rural outlets — Ottawa

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers called for a nationwide strike on Thursday afternoon. Prior to this, the federal government had ordered the end of home delivery and the closure of some rural mail outlets, as part of announced reforms to Canada Post.