# united nations

The renowned Canadian scientist and activist speaks with The Independent in advance of what could be his final national tour, which begins tonight in St.…

More and more Canadians are speaking out against the Israeli military's "massacre" of Palestinians, and condemning the Harper Government's unwavering support for Israel

When Ottawa sells out the fishery to score international political points, it raises questions about our current – and future – relationships

As the number of missing and murdered aboriginal women in Canada continues to rise at an alarming rate, people, human rights groups and politicians strengthen…

Newfoundland and Labrador’s astonishingly poor protected areas record cannot simply be the result of benign neglect (Part 2 of 2).

If we accept that water is a basic human right, why do we allow our governments to give it away while neglecting to provide drinkable…

How Canadian mining companies are profiting from environmental and human rights abuses in water-poor countries, and with the help of the Canadian government.

Note: 61st Parallel will be published every four weeks, instead of bi-weekly, to make room for Charlene Paterson’s new column “Remote Control”