Shaparak Shajarizadeh and the fight for women’s rights in Iran
In an interview with Celine Cooper, the Iranian activist speaks about her protest against the compulsory hijab and why she finally left her home for Canada.
Celine Cooper / @CooperCeline
Columnist, Montreal Gazette
Celine Cooper is a columnist with the Montreal Gazette. She is chairperson of the board of directors for the Association for Canadian Studies and a governing board member for the Fraser-Hickson Institute.
Most Recent Posts
A ‘safe country’ dilemma for Canada
Understanding the recent wave of migrants crossing
into Canada requires an explanation of the Safe Third Country Agreement. Celine
Cooper lays out its origins, impact and the various reasons many are now
calling for its repeal.
Canada looks abroad for lessons ahead of legalizing cannabis
Global experts on drug policy gathered in Montreal
recently to
discuss the challenges and opportunities facing Canada as it moves ahead with
its plans to legalize cannabis. Celine Cooper spoke with Drug Policy Alliance’s
Hannah Hetzer for her perspective.
G7 Countdown: How civil society groups hope to get through to leaders
Do grassroots concerns ever catch the ear of G7
members, in particular that of the host country? With meetings already underway
ahead of the Quebec summit, Celine Cooper looks at the behind-the-scenes efforts
to influence the group’s agenda.
How the refugee crisis is shaking up Germany’s politics, and its place within Europe
With a 2017 election on the horizon, Celine Cooper speaks with Michael Bröning about the current state of politics in Germany and the ‘tremendous polarization’ of the population when it comes to opinions on taking in refugees.