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The Oxford Dictionary definition of discrimination is “Treating one or more members of a specific group unfairly as compared with other people. Discrimination may be illegal on the ground of sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, or nationality.”
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With easier processes for developers brought in by Ford's government and prices sky rocketing, the Downsview community is seeing more development applications now than in the last 20 years combined. What will this mean for the community? Photo credit: Matias de Dovitiis
The Province is saying that it plans to get rid of more red tape in the development industry. That is bad news for the public, homeowners and those with a hope of being homeowners in the future. We have already capitulated much of the economy and home building process to the developers: private industry builds the highest percentage of all units in Canada amongst the developed world. In Ontario, where Ford has very close ties to developers, the industry has some of the highest profit margins in the world.
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With many losing their jobs or being stuck in the cycle of layoffs during the pandemic, labour issues have come to a head. Workers' rights, job stability, and employment quality are critical topics for the upcoming election.
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On the 24th of March, the International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and the Dignity of Victims is an annual observance that raises meaningful tributes and honour to victims who face these violations. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the 24th of March as the official day for the International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and the Dignity of Victims in December 2010.
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International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is an annual event held on March 31. This significant date was founded in 2010 by the head of Transgender Michigan, Rachel Crandall, to recognize the trans community and the successes of trans people. This day serves to highlight the importance of advocating for trans issues. The term trans may include those who identify as non-binary, genderqueer, or gender non-conforming for inclusion.
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In the upcoming federal election, the Downsview Advocate is proud to support local NDP candidate Matias de Dovitiis.
A longtime resident of the Downsview Community, Matias has worked, lived and volunteered to better the community for years.
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Take Back The Night march in Toronto, 1985. Photo credit: Toronto Public Library
It is no surprise that mental health is becoming a growing concern within our society today - whether that be because of the rise of more people struggling to maintain their mental health or simply the stigmatic barriers around this once taboo topic breaking down. Additionally, it is no hidden truth that with COVID-19, lockdowns, the unknown future and social cut-offs, the mental health of individuals from all communities is more at peril than ever before.
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