News roundup — September 17, 2012

By Mallory Hendry
Sep 17, 2012 / Share
Canada

Canada's current immigration, labour laws enable abuse of migrant workers, Toronto Star

Woman gets jail time for racist attack in Nova Scotia, The National Post

Environment Minister wants reform for Species At Risk Act, Vancouver Sun


United States

Chicago mayor takes teachers to court over strike, Reuters

Alabama in federal court to defend segregation of HIV positive inmates, Reuters


International

U.N. makes secret list of Syrians, military units to be prosecuted, Reuters

Vatican announces trial of Pope's former butler to start Sept. 29, Reuters