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“The reasons behind the shocking, last-minute cancellation of Montreal's Pride parade can be boiled down to a simple yet glaring oversight, according to the event's lead organizer: a failure to hire security staff.

The parade was cancelled on Sunday morning, just hours before it was set to kick off.

In an interview with CBC Montreal's Daybreak host Sean Henry, Simon Gamache said that was when he learned "about 100" security staff needed to monitor the parade route had not been hired.

"It was never done," said Gamache, Montreal Pride's executive director.

"It's something we're going to investigate. As you can imagine, we're taking it very seriously. I don't want to speculate at this moment," he said.

"Obviously, I am the executive director for this organization so ultimately I am the person responsible for this." “

Turns out it really was the organizers who fucked up.

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Can You Refuse Work During a Pandemic?

“[N]on-essential businesses in Ontario [have] shut their doors for two weeks to help curb the spread of COVID-19. But a surprising number of industries will still be allowed to operate, including dry cleaners, take-out restaurants, cannabis shops, lawyers’ offices, and car dealerships. While Public Health officials have harped on the need for people to social distance, some are worried those same warnings won’t be heeded by workplaces. ... There are no specific rules outlined for essential businesses that are allowed to operate, leaving some workers questioning if they’ll have the right to refuse if appropriate safety measures aren’t in place.”

“Ford says they do. ... But one employment lawyer says it’s not that simple. ‘There’s always been a right to refuse unsafe work in our occupational health and safety legislation,’ Stuart Rudner told CityNews. ‘But we’re obviously in unchartered territory, and it’s hard to say how we apply it now.’ Rudner said every case has to be judged on its own merit and factors, and the circumstances have to be specific to an employee and their workplace. A pandemic alone is not reason enough to miss work, but an employee can refuse if there is a legitimate threat to their safety, and the circumstances pass what he calls ‘the reasonable persons test’ — would any reasonable person, in the same circumstance, consider their heath to be at risk?”

“He gave the example of someone being told they have to work next to a person exhibiting all the symptoms of COVID-19. In that scenario, he said it’s reasonable to believe their health would be at risk and they would be justified refusing work. But what about having to take public transit and risk exposure to get to your job? Rudner said that likely wouldn’t pass the test. ... The resolution in that scenario would be to find alternative transportation. ... Rudner said employers have an obligation to provide a safe work environment, and suggested they protect themselves from liability by adjusting workplaces to allow for the recommended two-metre separation between people. ... Ultimately, he said concerned staff should address issues with their employers, and document any requests for accommodation or safety measures before refusing work, and contact the Ministry or an employment lawyer.”

City News, March 25, 2020: “Can you refuse work during a pandemic?” by Ginella Massa

Canadian Law of Work Forum, March 21, 2020: “Work Refusals and COVID-19,” by Paul McLean

Occupational Health and Safety Act: Part V: Right to refuse or to stop work where health and safety in danger

Strikeman Elliot, March 29, 2020: ““I’m Not Doing That!”: The Right to Refuse Unsafe Work Under Occupational Health and Safety Legislation in Alberta and British Columbia,” by Sheena L. Owens

USW on the Right to Refuse by Province and Territory Amidst COVID-19

United Steelworkers, 2020: “Right to Refuse”

United Steelworkers, 2020: “Right to Refuse by Province and Territory”

United Steelworkers, March 31, 2020: “A USW District 6 Guide (Ontario and Atlantic Canada) in the Context of COVID-19 (as of March 31, 2020)” (7 pages, PDF)

United Steelworkers, April 6, 2020: “A USW District 3 Guide (Western Canada) as of April 6, 2020” (4 pages, PDF)

United Steelworkers, 2020: “Ontario - Exposure Reporting: Coronavirus in the Workplace” (1 page, PDF)

United Steelworkers, April 8, 2020: “United Steelworkers in Niagara Get Busy Fighting COVID-19”

USW COVID-19 Resources

Essential service workers are not feeling safe

The Globe and Mail, March 26, 2020: “Ottawa shuts Service Canada centres after employees refuse to work,” by Sean Silcoff and Tom Cardoso

CBC News, March 27, 2020: “In Ontario, construction is an essential service, but some workers fear COVID-19 puts them at risk,” by James Dunne

TVO, March 24, 2020: “You may be happy that the LCBO is still open — but employees aren’t,” by David Rockne Corrigan

The Tyee, March 30, 2020: “Working in a Pandemic: Stories of Anxiety, Uncertainty, Poverty and Kindness”

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Amka Aliyak comes into her powers while investigating a mysterious factory near her hometown in Nunavut. (Submitted by Jim Zub/Line Art by Sean Izaakse/Colours by Marcio Manyz/Marvel)

The Marvel Comics universe is heading to Canada's north where the Champions — a diverse group of superheroes that includes teen versions of Spider-Man, Ms. Marvel and the Hulk — will meet the newest member of their group: Amka Aliyak, a.k.a. Snowguard.

Amka is an Inuit teenager from Pangnirtung, Nunavut. Described as an "independent, courageous and headstrong" young woman, Amka decides to investigate a mysterious factory that has sprung up overnight near her community.

"What she discovers there is a villain using the spiritual energy of the land to fuel his plans for conquest," said Marvel writer Jim Zub in an email interview with CBC Books.

"Amka tries to release the spirits that have been captured and in the course of that ends up becoming empowered with their energy."

Snowguard, also known as Amka Aliyak, will become a frontline member of the Champions team. (Submitted by Jim Zub/Line Art by Sean Izaakse/Colours by Marcio Manyz/Marvel)

Amka's superhero identity, Snowguard, will be introduced in Champions #21 in late June. Her new abilities, powered by an Inuit spirit/force called "Sila," allow her to shapeshift and take on animal traits.

"Depending on how she changes her shape, she can gain strength, stamina, and speed along with fur, claws, a powerful bite, antlers, or even feathered wings," said Zub, who is based in Toronto.

"She changes shape and form to suit her needs, and sometimes even her moods."

To develop the character, Zub sought out the advice of Nyla Innuksuk, founder of the Toronto-based virtual reality production company Mixtape VR, who is Inuit and grew up in Igloolik and Iqaluit.

"I was really excited to hear that there would be an Inuk superhero in the Marvel Universe... Inuit are oral storytellers and our myths and legends are full of spirits and characters that take both human and animal forms, so I was excited to see how those elements could be interpreted within the structure of a graphic novel," said Innuksuk.

"There is a certain amount of hesitancy that I feel when I hear about a non-Indigenous organization interpreting Inuit culture for a commercial project. What I valued with Champions was that Jim and the team at Marvel had reached out early in the process to have input from an Inuk collaborator."

A seemingly autonomous factory has appeared suddenly near her hometown of Pangnirtung. Teenager Amka Aliyak breaks in to find out more. (Submitted by Jim Zub/Line Art by Sean Izaakse/Colours by Marcio Manyz/Marvel)

Innuksuk offered guidance on various aspects of Inuit life in northern Canada, down to the minutiae of everyday existence.

"I think there are just basic things about life in the Arctic that people in 'the south' don't realize. I gave Jim some insight into the belief system within traditional Inuit culture including the Sila, which is essentially a life force that exists within everything in the North," said Innuksuk.

"I provided information on traditional Inuit tattoos, contemporary and traditional style of dress, the look of houses and communities. We also just had a long conversation about daily life in the Arctic. Simple things that you might not normally think about; what do you do with sewage or garbage, how many hours of sunlight are there, how do you get groceries. These are the small details that help provide an authenticity that won't exist if you are writing about a place that you've never been to."

Setting the story in Pangnirtung, where Amka lives, was also Innuksuk's idea. It's where her young nephews live.

"[P]ersonally I was excited that they would be able to read a comic book that takes place in their home town. It is also one of the most beautiful places in the world in the middle of the Fjords and is still steeped in traditional culture, so it makes sense to have a character like Amka come from Pang," said Innuksuk.

Pangnirtung, where the Champions story is set, is located on Baffin Island in Nunavut. According to Statistics Canada, it is home to nearly 1,500 residents. (Submitted by Jim Zub/Line Art by Sean Izaakse/Colours by Marcio Manyz/Marvel)

Snowguard will join the Champions as its newest frontline member and Zub plans to keep writing about her adventures as long as he's writing the series. Innuksuk believes she will resonate with members of the Inuit community.

"Amka is an activist and cares about real issues. In the Arctic there are a lot of things to fight for; food security, environmental impact, social issues, lack of resources…et cetera. To see a young woman fighting for her community is the kind of story that needs to be told," said Innuksuk.

"Indigenous women are often represented in mainstream media as victims, and to see a powerful young person who is fighting back against what she sees as wrong has the potential to make a real difference."

Amka Aliyak, Marvel's new superhero, is described as "independent, courageous and headstrong." (Submitted by Jim Zub/Line Art by Sean Izaakse/Colours by Marcio Manyz/Marvel) 

[onlyexplorer]

Montreal Pride organizer says parade was canceled because hiring of staff 'never happened'

Montreal Pride organizer says parade was canceled because hiring of staff ‘never happened’

The reasons for the shocking and last-minute cancellation of the Montreal Pride festival can be summed up in a simple but glaring oversight, according to the main organizer of the event: a failure to hire security personnel. The parade was canceled on Sunday morning, just hours before kickoff. In an interview with CBC Montreal Dawn Sean Henry host Simon Gamache said it was then that he learned…

[atlanticcanada]

Sean Panting's new album is 'dad rock' — and he's proud of it

Sean Panting is getting older, his children are becoming teenagers, and his life priorities are changing. All great fodder for his new album, The Simple Machines.

from CBC | Newfoundland and Labrador News https://ift.tt/2TfnSBr

[walrusmagazine]

Sean O’Neill and artist Divya Mehra in Winnipeg during the filming of In the Making (photo courtesy of CBC/White Pine Pictures).

This New CBC Show Is an Antidote to Reality TV

In an era where sensationalism on our screens dominates, In the Making is a venture into authenticity

The concept behind In the Making is simple enough: find Canadian artists about to embark on a large project and document their process. Its simplicity is also what makes it surprising. Nonscripted television—the broad umbrella that includes reality TV, game shows, and documentaries—has spiralled into so many outlandish configurations over the past twenty years that unless someone is marrying a stranger or on the verge of winning a staggering amount of money, the stakes can feel underwhelming. In the Making is arguing against this flashy and shallow approach to television—the series is wagering that, even when it’s stripped of prizes, interpersonal conflict, and celebrity, viewers still care about art.

Read more at at thewalrus.ca.

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The Seánpod, hosted by Comedian Seán Cullen, is a feast of rambling silliness punctuated by music, special guests and Seán's Impromptu Radio Theatre. Those who loved CBC's Simply Seán, or the Seán Schau will revel in this podcast.