Black History Month message from Defence Team Champion for racialized persons Black History Month is a time to celebrate the excellence and enduring contributions of Black Canadians to our country, and to the Defence Team. It is a moment to reflect with pride on how far we have come, while remaining attentive to the work […]
Struggles of Vincy woman in obtaining PR in Canada By Sukhram Ramkissoon In this week’s article, I discuss an application made by Doris (not her real name) on humanitarian and compassionate grounds. Doris is a citizen of St. Vincent and the Grenadines who arrived in Canada in 2011. After arriving, she filed a claim for […]
Carney Signals New Phase in Canada–China Relations After Beijing Talks At the conclusion of his four-day visit to China, Prime Minister Mark Carney used a wide-ranging news conference in Beijing to outline what he described as a pragmatic, guarded, but forward-looking reset in Canada’s relationship with the world’s second-largest economy. The message was clear: Ottawa […]
Why Canada must talk trade with China Canada’s renewed diplomatic engagement with China is neither symbolic nor political theatre. It is a practical response to a mounting economic problem that is inflicting real harm on Canadian producers, particularly farmers on the Prairies who are paying a steep price for a trade dispute they neither caused […]
The Government of Ontario entered 2025 facing mounting economic pressure, driven largely by global instability and the ripple effects of U.S. trade policies. In response, the province unveiled a sweeping set of fiscal, infrastructure, and workforce measures aimed at stabilizing the economy while positioning Ontario for long-term growth. At the centre of the government’s strategy […]
Our New Year wish is that Canadian foreign policy better align with Caribbean and Black sensibilities. Canada frequently presents itself on the world stage as a champion of human rights, democracy, and multilateral cooperation. Yet for many Black and Caribbean Canadians, this self-image rings hollow. Time and again, Canada’s foreign policy choices appear disconnected from, […]
Politics rarely pauses for the holidays. While Canadians turn their attention to family gatherings, travel plans and year-end reflection, Ottawa continues to hum with ambition, anxiety and calculation. This Christmas season Prime Minister Mark Carney finds himself in a surprisingly strong position for a leader still settling into the job. Whether by design or circumstance, […]
Canada Strong Pass reintroduced for holidays As families begin planning winter travel and holiday outings, Ottawa is reviving a program intended to lower costs while encouraging Canadians to explore their own country. The federal government confirmed that the Canada Strong Pass will be available again from December 12, 2025, through January 15, 2026, extending an […]
Mboko, Auger-Aliassime Named Canada’s Best Canadian tennis will enter 2026 with two familiar names at the forefront after Tennis Canada confirmed the winners of its 2025 Excellence Awards. Victoria Mboko and Félix Auger-Aliassime were chosen as Women’s and Men’s Players of the Year, closing seasons that rewrote national records and shifted expectations for what Canadian […]
Humanitarian Applications Now Delayed Up to Decade By Sukhram Ramkissoon It is a common conception in our community that anyone in Canada can initiate a humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) application. Whilst this is partially true, there must be solid grounds for doing so. It is strongly recommended that any person wishing to apply under this […]
