Urgent Call to End Gender-Based Violence in Canada
Statement by the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women “On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, we […]
Chimwemwe Undi Wins Governor General’s Literary Award for 2024
The Canada Council for the Arts has revealed the winners of the prestigious 2024 Governor General’s Literary Awards (GGBooks). These esteemed awards recognize outstanding Canadian literary works across seven categories […]
Canada Invests $1.2M to Boost Youth Employment Opportunities
On Monday, Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, alongside Jean Yip, Member of Parliament for Scarborough–Agincourt, announced a significant investment in youth employment. Over $1.2 million […]
Canada apologizes to Inuit for historic sled dog killings
The Canadian government has formally apologized to the Nunavik Inuit for its role in the slaughter of qimmiit (sled dogs) in the 1950s and 1960s. This historic acknowledgment addresses a […]
Haitian Jazz Star Cécile McLorin Salvant in Toronto
By Stephen Weir Now it’s our time! After the Swifties have packed up and headed off to Vancouver, Toronto gets its turn to shine with a performance by one of […]
Military Spending Overshadows Canada’s Urgent Domestic Priorities
e As Canada faces unprecedented challenges, from devastating wildfires and record-breaking temperatures to a deepening housing crisis and a healthcare system under strain, it is baffling that the federal government […]
Patrick Parson Dance Pioneer and Educator Dies at 66
By Lincoln DePradine A week ago, since it was announced that Trinidad-Canadian dancer and teacher, Patrick Parson, had died, public expressions of sorrow have been widespread and he has also […]
A Call to End Digital Slavery Exploiting Developing Nations
By Anthony Joseph The allure of artificial intelligence (AI) promises groundbreaking advances in efficiency, productivity, and innovation. From autonomous vehicles to medical diagnostics, AI is hailed as humanity’s next great […]
Caribbean Canadian Noah Rudder Named Rhodes Scholar for 2025
By Kojo Noah Adisa Rudder, a fourth-year student at the University of Toronto’s Victoria College, has been named one of Canada’s eleven Rhodes Scholars for 2025. The prestigious Rhodes Scholarship […]
Start December With Inspiring Reads From Diverse Authors
By Yolanda T. Marshall Written by Sabrina Greer, Shantelle Bisson, Amanda Casinha, Preet Gill, Lindsay Lesage, Anita Rombough, Jessica Brasier, Apryl Jennings, Ashley Anne, Chernell Bartholomew, Lindsay Grace, Jessica Callery, […]