When Chinese entrepreneur Liang Wenfeng unveiled DeepSeek’s latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) app earlier in January, the tech world was quick to marvel at its potential. Here was an AI model that promised to rival the likes of OpenAI’s ChatGPT and … Continue reading
Victoria Forte
Victoria Forte is in her third and final year at McGill University, where she is completing her B.A. in Political Science and Gender, Sexuality, Feminist, and Social Justice Studies. As she navigates her final year, Victoria brings a fresh perspective as a new staff writer for Catalyst. Her academic and journalistic pursuits are driven by a deep interest in exploring the intersections of power, identity, and social justice.
Lost in Translation? The Battle Over Bilingualism in the Liberal Race
Under mounting pressure from within his own party, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that he will step down as leader, marking the end of his administration. Trudeau plans to remain in office until the Liberal Party selects his … Continue reading
Drawing Boundaries: Canada’s Housing Crisis and the NIMBY Dilemma
In Canadian cities like Regina, Saskatoon, and Montreal, Quebec, homelessness is increasingly at the center of public debate, revealing stark divides in how communities perceive and address this crisis. Recent events, from Regina’s city council discussions to Montreal’s Saint-Henri shelter … Continue reading
Incarceration Without Conviction: Canada’s Immigration Detention System Under Fire
In 2017, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau proudly proclaimed, “to those fleeing persecution, terror, war, Canadians will welcome you, regardless of your faith. Diversity is our strength.” For many Canadians, this sentiment echoed the nation’s humanitarian ideals. However, seven … Continue reading
Navigating Disappointment: The Ongoing Struggle for Disability Rights in Canada
The release of the 2024 federal budget was a highly anticipated event for Canadians with disabilities and the organisations that advocate for them. The excitement stemmed from the June 2023 passage of Bill C-22, which established the Canada Disability … Continue reading
The Full Plate Fallacy: Poverty and Food Insecurity in Canada
As Canada grapples with a growing cost-of-living crisis, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre seized the moment to criticise Justin Trudeau for rising poverty and food insecurity. “After nine years of the NDP-Liberal Prime Minister’s taxes, debt, inflation, and promises, Canadians are … Continue reading
Escalating Tensions in Buol: The Dark Side of Indonesia’s Palm Oil Industry
Buol has become a battleground, caught in a decade-long struggle between promise and reality. This conflict, located in the rural heart of Indonesia, is a clash between the palm oil plantation company, PT. Hardaya Inti Plantation (PT. HIP), and Buol’s … Continue reading
The War on Food: Sudan’s Conflict is Pushing Millions to the Brink of Famine
Following the outbreak of conflict in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the country has been pushed further into an already existing dire state of affairs. Precisely, Sudan is facing an alarming food … Continue reading