Listen to this article now By Sukhram Ramkissoon A common law couple with a Canadian-born child retained my office to represent them in their desire to remain in Canada permanently. My daughter, Cindy Ramkissoon-Shears, had carriage of their file. After obtaining their instructions and all pertinent documents, she submitted a Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) application […]
Listen to this oped now. The vital role of realism and diversity in children’s toysThe landscape of children’s toys is evolving, reflecting a powerful shift towards representation and inclusivity. However, a recent addition to the market, the NATURALISTAS Natural Hair Fashion Doll Line, has ignited a discussion about the potential impact of unrealistic beauty standards […]
Listen to the oped now. By Carlton Joseph While Afro Canadian peoples celebrated Toronto Caribbean Carnival, the military in Niger, one of the poorest countries in the world, staged a coup and overthrew the government. It appears that the coup leaders have the full support of the population, because thousands of people burned French flags […]
By Canute Lawrence I immigrated to Toronto, Canada, on October 6, 2006. I had the opportunity to get a US Green Card before relocating to Canada as I was teaching in The Bronx, employed by the New York City Department of Education, on an H1B visa. While I was living in New York City, I […]
While many view it as a potential force for good, there is growing realisation of the threat posed by artificial intelligence (AI). Workers are concerned about the impact of AI on jobs and governments are being lobbied about the need for built-in fail-safe measures to mitigate the existential threat to humanity posed by superintelligence. […]
In 1991 the godfather of Canadian hip-hop, Maestro Fresh Wes, released the critical song “Nothin’ at All.” The fiery track explored the parallels of how systemic racism affected both Black and Indigenous communities: Listen, I want an explanation, Why are Mohawks being kicked out of their reservations? And being put in misery, You’re stealing the […]
By Yolanda T. Marshall I know many of you are looking forward to the parade and all the Caribbean events in the city. Please remember to apply your sunscreen, drink lots of water and be safe on the road. I am looking forward to reading Sadé Smith’s new book, Julie and the Mango Tree, vibrantly […]
Andrea Hazell, the Jamaica-born president of the Scarborough Business Association, won the provincial byelection in Scarborough-Guildwood last Thursday, keeping the riding in Liberal hands. Hazell who is also the chair of the Caribbean Philanthropic Council, won with 5,640 votes while former Toronto City Councillor Gary Crawford, the Progressive Conservative candidate, was second with 4,562 votes. […]
It was certainly an historic moment last Monday afternoon when the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted a draft resolution for August 11 to be declared World Steelpan Day – a day to be annually observed on the UN calendar. The late pan pioneers Ellie Manette and Winston “Spree” Simon would have been beaming […]
Windrush 75: Celebrating 75 years of the Windrush generation. National Windrush Day marks 75 years since the MV Empire Windrush arrived in the UK. The ship has become symbolic of the generation who travelled from the Caribbean to settle in, and help rebuild, Britain in the decades after the Second World War. By Debbie Ransome […]
