Food Banks Canada urges poverty action Canada recorded modest gains in the fight against poverty and food insecurity in 2026, but advocacy group Food Banks Canada is warning that the progress could be short lived unless governments undertake major reforms to income support programs. The organization’s latest Poverty Report Cards show the country’s overall grade […]
Canada is investing in new research intended to strengthen school food initiatives and better understand how they affect students, families and communities across the country. More than $1 million has been awarded to eight research teams through the Impacts of School Food Programs funding stream under the Partnering for Impact Catalyst Grant. The announcement was […]
Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi becomes CMA first Black president Leadership change at Canada’s national medical association has placed a St. John’s physician at its helm, marking a historic milestone for the organization. Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi, a dermatologist based in Newfoundland and Labrador, has officially taken on the role of president of the Canadian Medical Association following […]
Whose Language Defines Canada’s National Voice? When Mary Simon was appointed Canada’s first Indigenous Governor General in 2021, much of the public discussion should have focused on the historic significance of the moment. An Inuk woman from Nunavik, Simon brought decades of diplomatic, political, and advocacy experience to the role. Instead, a substantial portion of […]
Canadians More Comfortable Discussing Sex Than Credit Scores: Survey A new survey from MooseMoney suggests many Canadians are more comfortable discussing intimate personal matters than speaking openly about their finances, a trend the company says is contributing to rising insolvency pressures. The findings show Canadians are nearly evenly split on whether they would rather discuss […]
Black Youth Court Navigator Program Launched Ottawa A new initiative in Ottawa is aiming to change how Black youth and their families experience the justice system, offering guidance at a point where confusion and mistrust often intersect. The Somali Centre for Family Services has introduced the Black Youth Court Navigator Program, a two-year pilot designed […]
By Anthony Joseph At a time when democracies around the world are being tested by division, polarization, and economic uncertainty, Canada is quietly moving in a different direction. What some critics describe as political consolidation under Prime Minister Mark Carney is, in reality, something far more constructive: the emergence of a broader, more inclusive political […]
Bill 21 Divides Canada on Religious Freedom Quebec’s secularism law, commonly known as Bill 21, remains one of the most contentious pieces of legislation in contemporary Canada. Passed in 2019 by the Coalition Avenir Québec government, the law prohibits certain public employees such as teachers, police officers, judges from wearing visible religious symbols while exercising […]
By Anthony Joseph As Canadians grapple with rising costs at the gas pump, the grocery store, and in the housing market, calls for immediate government action have intensified. Among the most prominent proposals is the push to suspend federal fuel taxes for the remainder of the year, a measure framed as urgent relief for struggling […]
A defining moment of leadership: Pierre Poilievre steps onto the global stage In politics, moments matter, but performances define trajectories. What unfolded during Pierre Poilievre’s recent extended interview on a major international podcast platform was more than just a media appearance; it was a recalibration of leadership style, tone, and vision. For a politician often […]
