Orange, red, and blue all over

A decade ago Canadians trusted police more than the education system, the courts, and the media. A majority also thought racism wasn’t a serious problem. 

But today, on the heels of widespread protest and education, a majority of Canadians now support defunding the police.

Heading into an election in a province that has seen a slew of high-profile incidents involving police violence, are Ontario’s political parties adapting their platforms to reflect shifting public opinion and sound policy proposals?

In a word, no. 

“Real solutions to the problem of police violence and abuse are within reach,” writes Aidan Simardone. “But in Ontario, none of those solutions appear to be on the table in the 2022 election.”

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Ottawa's disappearance ambivalence

More than 100,000 people are now missing in Mexico. Disappeared.

Families are forming support groups and searching for their loved ones everywhere. In prisons, in mangroves, even in abandoned mines.

Justin Trudeau has prioritized the state of free trade between the countries, while characterizing Mexico as sharing Canada’s commitment to “adopting feminist policies” and “empowering Indigenous peoples.”

But Ottawa’s silence on the gross rights violations in Mexico speaks to something much deeper than a foreign policy misstep, writes Dawn Marie Paley. It reflects Canada’s own failure to respond to disappearances domestically, which disproportionately impacts Indigenous peoples.

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Good company, critical analysis on election night

Ontarians go to the polls on June 2.

Tired of horse race analysis from bland pundits on election night? Watch the election results roll in with The Breach, while we provide critical analysis and host an array of insightful Ontario voices.

The Breach’s live coverage starts at 8 pm ET.

Our usual panelists Pam Palmater and Martin Lukacs and host Donya Ziaee will provide critical analysis, plus hear from special guests: Linda McQuaig, Erica Ifill, Riley Yesno, Lana Goldberg, SK Hussan, Nigel Bariffe, Judy Rebick, Dave Bush, Miles Krauter, Jon Thompson, and Sarah Jama.

El Jones will perform some poems.

RSVP—and invite a few residents of Canada's most populous province who could use a boost—here.

Tune in via our YouTube channel from 8-11 p.m. ET

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