Next Monday, Canada will be celebrating its 157th birthday. The anniversary reminds us that a federation of colonies in British North America – New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Quebec, and Ontario – joined together to become the Dominion of Canada on July 1, 1867. A lot can happen in 157 years in the life of a […]
By Anthony Joseph As we celebrate Canada Day, it’s essential to recognize and honor the profound contributions of Black and Caribbean communities to our nation’s cultural, social, and economic fabric. Their influence permeates every aspect of Canadian life, enriching our society with their unique heritage, resilience, and innovation. And so, we seek to highlight the […]
By Yolanda T. Marshall Early this year, in April, I recommended two exceptional books by Sabrina Chetram, a Canadian-born author of Guyanese heritage. Sabrina is of Indo-Caribbean heritage and her books are filling a gap in the literary world. There is a demand for more cultured literature written by Indo-Caribbean authors and Sabrina is one […]
A recent Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) report on Nadine Spencer, a well-known figure in the Black community and a person of influence, has raised deep concerns. While media scrutiny is not new for Spencer, the seriousness of the allegations warrants our attention. The primary issue centers on the integrity of Spencer’s business practices, particularly the […]
By Margaret Kimberley Juneteenth was a people’s holiday with deep meaning for the descendants of enslaved people. But the declaration of an official federal holiday has turned it into an opportunity for corporate exploiters and cynical politicians to show pretend concern for Black people. At best Juneteenth provides a history lesson and an opportunity for […]
In recent weeks, the Trudeau government has unveiled its latest legislative initiative, Bill C-70, under the guise of countering foreign interference. While ostensibly aimed at enhancing national security, this bill poses a profound threat to one of Canada’s most cherished values: free speech. If passed, Bill C-70 will amend several key national security laws, including […]
by Sukhram Ramkissoon A 50-year-old woman from Trinidad who I will refer to as the “victim” claimed that she was threatened, and a victim of domestic and sexual violence from her ex-husband and her ex-partner, was recently granted Convention Refugee Status in Canada. She arrived in Canada in mid-2022 and subsequently claimed refugee protection whilst […]
by Carlton Joseph Unbelievably, the Republican National Committee announced that fundraising exploded, citing $53 million raised online in the 24 hours after Trump was found guilty of all 34 counts of falsifying business records in his hush money criminal trial; this historic verdict made him the first former president in US history to be convicted […]
Editorial: It’s about time Ontario catches up with Quebec, in offering more freedom and convenience in purchasing alcoholic beverages. The recent announcement by the Ontario government to expand the sale of beer, cider, wine, and ready-to-drink beverages to convenience, grocery, and big-box stores is a long-overdue step in the right direction. When we first […]
Indian Express Edtorial The final numbers will not tell the full story of this election verdict. The BJP, most of all, must carefully read between its lines and beyond them, too. A decade after the Narendra Modi-led party brought back the single-party dominance system to national centrestage, having replaced Congress as its centrepiece, India is […]
