There is a difference between tough negotiation and something that feels like coercion. Democracies negotiate. Allies bargain. Partners disagree. But when threats are issued publicly, when infrastructure is treated as leverage, and when compensation is demanded under pressure, it begins to resemble something else entirely. That is why many Canadians are reacting so strongly to […]
Prime Minister Mark Carney may have survived his government’s first major test, but anyone mistaking Monday night’s razor-thin budget vote for stability is ignoring the political earthquake rumbling under Ottawa’s feet. The Liberal minority may have averted an early election, but the coming weeks could very well define whether Carney emerges as a transformational leader […]
Canada did not pick this fight. Yet we find ourselves in the crosshairs of Donald Trump’s economic war, a conflict not waged with armies, but with tariffs and threats. This is not about trade fairness or protecting American workers; it’s about power, ego, and the illusion of ownership. Trump’s tariffs are not policy, they’re performance. […]
‘Blue Moon’ trades spectacle for language, performance, and mood “The night Lorenz Hart faced the silence after the song.” “A genius at the bar, a ghost in his own spotlight.” Blue Moon: Directed by Richard Linklater · Written by Robert Kaplow · Starring Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley, Andrew Scott, and Bobby Cannavale Set in […]
Husband gets another chance after third application refused By Sukhram Ramkissoon Ackbar (not his real name) is a citizen of Pakistan who arrived in Canada in 2011. He resides in Mississauga, Ontario, with his spouse whom he married in April 2013. Both Ackbar and his spouse were previously married. Ackbar’s immigration history includes a failed […]
By Anthony Joseph When Prime Minister Mark Carney stepped out of the Oval Office this week, there was no triumphant handshake deal, no surprise announcement about steel, aluminum, or autos. Yet, there was something quietly reassuring about what did happen, a respectful meeting, an open line of dialogue, and a sense that Canada, despite the […]
The Caribbean must reaffirm its commitment to peace By W. Andy Knight The Caribbean has long prided itself on being a Zone of Peace, a principle that was reaffirmed by CARICOM and the wider Latin American community through the Treaty of Tlatelolco and the Proclamation of Latin America and the Caribbean as a Zone of […]
Democrats stand to protect health care and democracy The United States is once again in the throes of a government shutdown. Federal agencies have ground to a halt, public servants face uncertainty and citizens who rely on critical services are left in limbo. But this shutdown is about more than politics; it is a test […]
New Canadian books explore mind, land, and future By Yolanda T. Marshall Discover new books written by Canadian-based authors—whether it’s young men forging a new path in Guyana’s hinterland in Kilmanack, or Imani exploring Canada while learning to manage her thoughts. Step into thrilling adventures like Livewire, where the future of humanity collides with secrets […]
By Anthony Joseph Tiff Macklem, the Governor of the Bank of Canada, recently offered Canadians a message that was candid, perhaps even unsettling: growth will be slow and it’s not going to feel good. With a forecast of about one per cent growth in the second half of the year, Macklem’s words came with a […]
