Canada

Seventeen years after his trailblazing father’s death, author Lawrence Hill pleads for guidance as anti-Black violence engulfs the U.S.—but runs rampant in Canada, too

Desmond Cole: Things are different, but not enough to save us. And once we cross over you, we must be quiet, like grateful and humbled guests in a museum.

Politics Insider for June 4: The MMIWG national inquiry’s final report is one year old, Doug Ford threatens Ontario’s landlords and Stockwell has his day

Canada’s Parliamentary Budget Officer and Information Commissioner sat down for a conversation with senior writer Paul Wells on June 3

Former president Barack Obama joins leaders in the police reform movement to discuss the recent tragic weeks

Politics Insider for June 3: Spending programs are ready to be scrutinized, the PM took a looooong pause at his podium and the 5G sweepstakes leave Huawei behind

Politics Insider for June 2: The cabinet minister acknowledges that racism does’t stop at the border, small biz still can’t pay rent and a debate about leaders debates

In his June 1 briefing to Canadians from his home in Ottawa, the PM told young Black Canadians that he is ’listening and that your government will always stand with you.’ He also announced funding for cities.

Terry Glavin: We listened instead to Jean Chrétien and the pro-PRC Liberal old guard. Remember that if—or when—Xi Jinping takes revenge over the Meng Wanzhou decision.

The judge ruled against the Huawei exec, but it was no slam dunk. If only Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig had access to such an impartial hearing.