In June, a group called YYC Muslims organized a large protest in front of Calgary's city hall. They were there to oppose what they call "gender ideology" in schools. They chanted, “leave our kids alone” saying they don’t want it imposed on young children.
They were joined by seniors wearing T-shirts with biblical verses on them, and others sporting shirts ... Show More
Yesterday
How the Canada-U.S. trade deal fell apart
On Friday, Canada's trade talks with the U.S. fell apart less than an hour before the deadline for new tariffs hit. While there had been positive signs earlier in the week, Prime Minister Mark Carney says the U.S. proposed new terms in recent days that were "uneconomic, unfair" a ... Show More
35m 34s
Aug 21
Carney's big challenge as Canada-U.S. trade deal nears
On Thursday, Canadian trade representatives were in Washington for more talks amid a tentative trade deal with the U.S. Coming out of the meeting, Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said that they were "very close" to reaching an agreement.Today, CBC senior parliamentary ... Show More
29m 11s
Jul 2023
Will “parental rights” mobilize Muslims?
Some Muslim parents wanted their kids to opt out of reading schoolbooks with LGBTQ characters and themes. Today, Explained reporter Haleema Shah explains what happened when their fight went national.
This episode was reported and produced by Haleema Shah, edited by Matt Collette, ... Show More
25m 48s
Mar 2021
Why is the hijab causing tension in Nigeria?
Should hijabs be allowed in mission schools?Tensions are running high in Kwara state, Nigeria. Churches, schools, and shops have been attacked. Scuffles have been reported.It all started when ten mission schools refused entry to Muslim girls wearing their hijabs.Christians in the ... Show More
13m 16s
Feb 2022
Women protest in India over hijab bans, Comedian, Isabelle Farah, Parents attacked by their children,
Schools in the Indian state of Karnataka reopened yesterday after protests broke out in response to the state government trying to ban women wearing the hijab in classrooms. The issue gained widespread attention after videos and images of girls wearing hijab getting heckled while ... Show More
57m 33s