By Cindy Ramkissoon-Shears Effective November 3, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will change how it awards points under the Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) in relation to Canadian work experience and job offer requirements. If you or someone you know currently has a pending profile in the Express Entry System (EES), the […]
Carney Announces major First Nations partnership By Kojo Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a series of major financial commitments and proposed reforms aimed at strengthening First Nations communities, expanding economic opportunities and establishing a new relationship between Indigenous peoples and Canadian governments. The announcements followed a historic meeting bringing together First Nations leadership, the […]
Racist graffiti, emails mar Ottawa campaign Allegations of racism and intimidation have emerged during Ottawa’s municipal election campaign, with 3 council candidates reporting attacks ranging from defaced campaign signs to hostile messages targeting their racial and religious backgrounds. The incidents have prompted police reports and renewed concerns about the treatment of minority candidates seeking elected […]
Mayoral candidate outlines priorities at ethnic media roundtable ahead of Toronto election Toronto mayoral candidate Brad Bradford is promising a first-year property tax freeze, additional police officers and improvements to public transit as he seeks to unseat Mayor Olivia Chow in the October 26 municipal election. Speaking at a roundtable with representatives of Toronto’s ethnic […]
Toronto is a city of enormous promise, but also one facing profound challenges. Housing affordability, homelessness, traffic congestion, public safety and the rising cost of living continue to weigh heavily on residents. Addressing these problems requires more than political slogans or promises of quick fixes. It requires experience, compassion, sound judgment and a commitment to […]
By Antony Joseph After months of uncertainty and division, Albertans have delivered a powerful message of national unity. But the emotional wounds of separatism, the legitimate grievances of Western Canadians and the growing pressure from Washington demand more than political celebration. Finally, something Canadians from coast to coast to coast can get behind. The people […]
Toronto’s Black community deserves a mayor who shows up As Toronto’s mayoral race becomes increasingly competitive, the city’s Black and Caribbean communities must demand more than campaign promises. They deserve a mayor who understands their contributions, supports their celebrations and listens to their concerns throughout the year. The contest between incumbent Olivia Chow and challenger […]
Canadian lawyer and activist Dimitri Lascaris has delivered a blistering indictment of Prime Minister Mark Carney, describing him as “the greatest political scammer in Canadian history.” His accusation, made following the Liberals’ sweep of three federal by-elections, raises an uncomfortable question: are Canadians being persuaded to celebrate a political image while overlooking the substance of […]
Ajax mayoral candidates clash at community forum Employment, affordability, public transit and political accountability dominated discussions as candidates seeking public office in Ajax presented their priorities at a community gathering organized by the Mahogany Heritage and Cultural Center ahead of the October 26 municipal election. The event, held at the DNA Centre, brought together mayoral, […]
Over 70,000 Ontario Children Await Autism Support By Neil Armstrong Dr. Michael Daniels, the interim Chief Executive Officer of Lumenus Community Services — one of the largest mental health and developmental community services agencies in Ontario — wants people to know that over 90,000 children in the province have been diagnosed with autism, and that […]
