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2020-12-12
Anti-mask protesters take to the streets in Calgary to fight COVID-19 restrictions
This article details one of the numerous ‘freedom marches’ which took place in Calgary Alberta, Canada. These people were protesting in response to the government lockdowns, mask mandates and regulations to help limit the spread of Covid-19. However, what is interesting in this particular article is the reference to the multiplicity of causes behind each protestor; that protestors had different causes, and reasons for showing up. People marched for the obvious ‘anti-mask’ causes, yet others would protest for the ‘Wexit’ movement, which is the desire to establish either an independent Albertan ‘republic’ or join the U.S. as the 51st state. This item is important as it demonstrates how the pandemic sceptic movements of Calgary Alberta were viewed in a negative light; more importantly how these movements often co-opted other fringe movements such as the Albertan separatist movement. Similarly, the vitriol of these protestors is on display, as the Calgary freedom marchers have been notable for their behaviour of spitting, coughing and screaming at passersby, police and local businesses as evident in this particular story. Similarly, many believe these mask-less movements are super spreader events which are contributing to the spread of the virus in several urban centers throughout the province of Alberta, such as Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer. This article provides substance to the pandemic sceptics of Alberta, Canada as no different to the anti-maskers of the United States; as uploading this, many of the organizations who attended and organized these events are currently organizing a massive march throughout the province which has been marketed to appear alike the tiki-torch rally of the far right in Charlottesville in 2017. I believe this article would fit best in the social justice collection to demonstrate the public/media response to the pandemic sceptics marching in the streets of Albertan cities. -
2020-11-30
Premier blames South Asian community for spike in Covid cases
This article was made in response to comments made by the premier of Alberta, Jason Kenny towards the South Asian community of Calgary. In particular, Kenny had attributed the social gatherings and “tradition” of the South Asian community being the cause for a spike in Covid cases throughout the province. His comments were viewed as an extension of rising anti-Asian racism throughout the province, which can largely be attributed to the rhetoric of U.S. president Donald Trump as a means to escape liability for mismanaging the pandemic response. The community he blamed in particular is traditionally working class, who are employed in much of the city’s service and logistical jobs which are essential to the province as a whole. From food vendors, taxi drivers, cleaners, city employees – the frontline workers, those who are exposed most to the virus. Even more so, Jason Kenny’s comments caused further anger as he was somehow unable to assign the same blame to the swaths of mask-less protestors who marched in large groups throughout the province in defiance of government mandates in the following week. I believe this artifact would prove useful to the collection of Social Justice, mainly it is another Canadian experience based in the growing racialization/politicization of the covid-19 pandemic, and the ways in which conservative governments have attempted to scape-goat their own failings onto vulnerable communities. As throughout the pandemic, especially in the Western World, there has been an unnerving attempt to racialize the pandemic. Such as placing the blame on Chinese people, then Asian people as a whole; similarly this extends to working-class communities who man the frontlines to keep society functioning as normal. These communities (in regards to Calgary) are primarily composed of new immigrants who were not born in Canada, by Jason Kenny blaming these people for the upsurge in cases, he is exemplifying a racist generalization towards the entirety of the South Asian community of Calgary. In regards to Canada, this item matters to display that our pandemic experience was no different in that it illustrated the stark racial divides throughout the province, once compared to the primarily white ‘freedom’ marchers (who were also in the company of fascist/white-supremacist organizations such as the Proud Boys, Sons of Odin) walked proudly through our cities mask-less with little to no government comments as similar to Kenny’s on the SA community. I want to add these to the collection of Social Justice, as articles like these were first spurned on by anti-racist activists who initially heard Kenny’s remarks. What followed shortly after was a provincial outcry directed towards the premier for his questionable history in regards to racism. Situations like these prove that there is systemic racism at work within the government of Alberta, as the government racialized the issue of Covid-19, while looking away from the predominantly white mask less marchers. -
2020-12-08
Critique of Canada's COVID response
The author of this tweet provides a critique of the government's response to COVID-19. -
2020-10-07
Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) saved Canada, Kevin Kent
Kevin Kent expresses his opinion that CERB saved Canada, rather than ruined it, as many Conservative commentators posited. -
2020-05-04
Critique of Andrew Scheer, former Canadian Conservative Party leader
Twitter user Bill Sullivan expresses his opinion that Scheer wanted to amplify the sufferings of Canadians during the pandemic. -
2020-06-05
How the COVID-19 crisis calls us towards reconciliation
This brief article details the impact of COVID-19 on reconciliation with Indigenous people in Canada. -
2020-04-20
The Pandemic Is Slicing Away Indigenous Sovereignty in Canada
This news article outlines how COVID-19 is undermining Indigenous sovereignty in Canada, with a focus on the Wet’suwet’en pipeline protests in British Columbia, Canada. -
2020-10-21
Justin Trudeau, Canadian Prime Minister (PM), warns against 'internment camp' disinformation
In this clip, Canada's PM Justin Trudeau warns about "internment camp" disinformation. Far-right conservative conspiracy theorists misinterpreted information from the federal government, which they thought was planning to put those who did not abide by COVID rules and regulations into internment camps. -
2020
Cottage Political Scandal
This meme makes fun of the cottage scandal that happened at the beginning of the pandemic, where wealthy Canadian political leaders from the Progressive Conservative and Liberal parties supposedly escaped to the solitude of their cottages while Canadians suffered. The New Democratic Party, owing to the austere roots of their political message, avoided criticism. -
2020-11-16
Working Canadians should not pay for the pandemic, Jagmeet Singh, leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP) of Canada
This tweet from NDP leader Jagmeet Singh highlights his belief that working Canadians should not pay for the pandemic. Singh and the NDP tried to use this rhetoric to implement a wealth tax on Canadians making more than 20 mil. annually. -
2020-11-16
"The Maclean’s Conservative Resistance with their respective COVID charts"
This tweet makes fun of Maclean's magazine's "Conservative Resistance" by overlaying the pictures of these respective Canadian conservative leaders with their COVID charts. -
2020-12-07
Tweet: Ontario Safety
"In Ontario, It’s unsafe to walk outdoor hiking trails But It is safe to walk to aisles in Walmart & Costco Because science" -
2020-10-13
COVID-19 data diggers — and doubters — call for clearer picture in B.C.
There's a growing push for B.C. to collect and share more detailed data about COVID-19 positive hotspots. Last week, hundreds of parents called on the provincial health officer to divulge more data so that people can make informed decisions as a new wave of infections hits the province. This week, epidemiologists, data analysts and former federal health minister and Toronto doctor Jane Philpott called for "radical transparency" around Canadian COVID data. -
2020-04-09
Alberta separation was always a bad idea, and COVID-19 has shown it’s never going to happen
But for Alberta’s separatist movement, it’s a major setback. That’s because, just as there are no atheists in foxholes, there won’t be many people who believe they’re better off on their own after this pandemic finally passes. As Albertans stare at the possibility of an economic downturn that’s reminiscent of the Great Depression, some of them are realizing they could use a little help from their friends – even the ones they don’t particularly like. -
2020-03-25
Alberta to declare oil sands workers essential as province prepares COVID-19 pandemic response
Oil sands workers will be declared essential in Alberta as the province prepares a list of who will keep working should it need to ratchet up its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ontario and Quebec shuttered all non-essential businesses Monday in a bid to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. Essential workplaces in those provinces include supermarkets, gas stations, pharmacies, takeout and delivery restaurants, hotels, and hardware, liquor, beer and cannabis stores. -
2020-12-09
Indigenous communities to sit tight and wait for vaccine roll out
Canada will receive up to 249,000 doses of the vaccine by the end of the month. This will vaccinate up to 124,500 people as a person has to take two doses for it to be effective. However, it's up to the provinces and territories to determine how the doses will be distributed. Indigenous communities are on the priority list but they will have to patient, since there aren't enough vaccines and there are difficulties in distributing it to communities who do not have the proper facilities to store it. Most Indigenous communities are disproportionally affected by the disease. First Nations people in Manitoba living off reserve make up 65 per cent of the overall First Nations COVID cases in the province. -
2020
Mind Control: Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19
The University of Toronto has developed a free course entitled Mind Control: Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19, in order to equip Canadians with tools to manage our mental health, before it manages you. The course is designed to teach students about anxiety as it presents itself throughout our daily life, from the consumption of news, to the way it is discussed with our children. Understanding how our brains react to crises, students would be more prepared to manage their own mental health. -
2020-12-14
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Coronavirus Tracker
An interactive website that lets users look through the path of COVID-19 in Canada -
2020-12-03
Debunking Vaccine Myths
A virtual town hall hosted by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation with doctors answering questions about the coming vaccine -
2020-12-14
Canada Crushing the Curve
A video showcasing Canada's early success in preventing the spread of the pandemic compared to the US -
2020-11-24
Conditions in Hospitals
An article from the Globe and Mail about the conditions hospitals workers experience. -
2020-11-25
Nova Scotian provincial government caps rent increases at 2% and bans 'renovictions' during pandemic
This new article details how the provincial government of Nova Scotia humanely reacted to the pandemic. -
2020-09-13
QAnon Knows No Borders, even in Nova Scotia
This article details a far-right political conspiracy and its existence in Nova Scotia. -
2020-12-01
Nova Scotia government has spent $580M so far responding to the pandemic
This article details how much money the government of Nova Scotia allocated to different sectors of the Nova Scotian economy during the pandemic. -
2020-10-29
Government of Canada invests $945,000 to further protect Prince Edward Island (PEI) farm workers during COVID-19
In this statement, the Canadian federal government pledges monetary relief to P.E.I.'s farmers amidst the pandemic. -
2020-02-28
COVID-19 and Discrimination in Nova Scotia
A news release from the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission asking Nova Scotians to be vigilant against discrimination based on ethnic or national origin as global health concerns heighten. -
2020-12-02
Dr. Furey’s prescription: How Newfoundland and Labrador’s (N.L.) Premier pictures its postpandemic comeback
Andrew Furey, the Premier of N.L., outlines how he pictures the province's post-pandemic comeback will look. -
2020-10-19
Newfoundland and Labrador's COVID-19 travel ban decision to be appealed, Canadian Civil Liberties Association
This article shows how hotly debated travel bans were in Canada. The Canadian Civil Liberties Association doesn't agree with a ruling that provinces or territories have a right to exclude Canadians from traveling. -
2020-09-17
Newfoundland and Labrador (N.L.) travel ban upheld in provincial Supreme Court ruling
This news article outlines the discussions around travel bans and their legality within N.L.'s legislature. -
2020-06-28
Prince Edward Island sees rise in anti-outsider sentiment as COVID-19 travel restrictions ease
This new article speaks to the anti-outsider sentiment in Prince Edward Island, which even manifested itself in their provincial legislature, according to this piece. -
2020
The Atlantic Provinces Defend the Bubble Against Quebec
In this meme, the Atlantic provinces prepare to defend themselves against visitors from Quebec. -
2020
The Dissolution of the Atlantic Bubble
This meme makes fun of the dissolution of the Atlantic Bubble. -
2020
Conspiracies in New Brunswick
This meme makes fun of conspiracy theories, especially regarding the pandemic, in New Brunswick. -
2020
Was it necessary to call a provincial election in New Brunswick amidst a pandemic?
This meme makes fun of New Brunswick's provincial leadership for calling an election during the pandemic, which is not necessarily the wisest choice. -
2020
Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador are scared of New Brunswick
This meme shows that people from Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador were scared of the Atlantic Bubble, and potentially letting New Brunswickers into their provinces, because of the rising COVID cases in New Brunswick. -
2020-11-30
Nova Scotia Premier, Stephen McNeil, calls Atlantic bubble a success, despite withdrawal of other provinces
A statement from Nova Scotia premier Stephen McNeil outlining his thoughts on the Atlantic Bubble. -
2020-12-07
Newfoundland and Labrador out of Atlantic bubble until at least January, according to Premier Furey
Newfoundland and Labrador premier Andrew Furey states why the province pulled out of the Atlantic Bubble. -
2020-11-26
New Brunswick (N.B.) pulls out of Atlantic bubble; Fredericton region moving to orange phase
This new article includes statements from N.B. premier Blaine Higgs and why it was necessary for New Brunswick to pull out of the Atlantic Bubble. -
2020-11-24
Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island premiers say Atlantic bubble was a beacon of hope, but preventative measures had to be taken
In this news article, the premiers of Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island express how the Atlantic Bubble provided 'hope and then some normalcy,' but that preventative measures needed to be taken to prevent the spread of the virus. -
2020-07-03
Traffic heavy as Atlantic Canadian provinces lift travel restrictions within region
This new article details how the formation of the Atlantic bubble by the Council of Atlantic Premiers led to increased travel within the Atlantic provinces during the pandemic. -
2020-06-24
Atlantic Canadian Provinces Form Travel Bubble
This document is a statement from the Council of Atlantic Premiers detailing the formation of the Atlantic bubble, which permitted travel between the different Canadian Atlantic provinces. -
2020-10-27
Mandatory masks in compliance with Human Rights Act, according to New Brunswick Human Rights Commission
In this document, the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission ruled that those unable to wear a mask due to age, mental disability, or physical disability were exempt. -
2020-09-14
How are the mechanics of the first COVID-19-era election, taking place in New Brunswick, working?
This brief interview with CTV journalist Laura Brown highlights how New Brunswick political figures navigated campaigning during the pandemic. -
2020-09-09
New Brunswick election officials report heavy advance voting
This news article highlights how COVID-19 impacted voting during New Brunswick's provincial election. -
2020-09-13
An election without rallies or baby-kissing: New Brunswick vote a pandemic first
This news article describes the impact of COVID-19 on the New Brunswick provincial election. -
2020-09-10
New Brunswick leaders spar over language, pandemic politics during CTV News roundtable
New Brunswick politicians debate COVID-related issues during their provincial election. -
2020-12-04
Field Hospital
A volunteer adjusts the opening to a tent in an indoor field hospital in Montreal -
2020-12-13
COVID-19 Cases and Deaths in the province of Manitoba
A running tally of all the COVID-19 cases and deaths in the province of Manitoba -
2020-09-09
Crisis Line in a Pandemic
An article from the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) about the importance of crisis phone lines to mental health in Indigenous communities -
2020-12-03
Worsening Mental Health in NB as Pandemic Causes Stress
A statement from the Canadian Mental Health Association concerning the negative impacts the pandemic is having on mental health in Canada