“Canada’s temporary foreign worker programmes have been referred to as breeding grounds for modern forms of slavery, a United Nations expert warns.” 58 years ago, Canada, Mexico, and surrounding Caribbean countries came together to form what is commonly known … Continue reading
Category: The Americas
El Niño is increasing in intensity: what this means for populations in Peru
When visiting Latin America, particularly Peru, some of the most well-known and sought-after tourist attractions are set against a background of nature. With the Amazon forest and the Andes mountains occupying a large part of the region, climate change has … Continue reading
Fire and Fury in America
As we approach the 2024 election in the U.S., there exists an overwhelming sense of unease and weariness that permeates American attitudes. Americans have seen all of what both the Democrats and Republicans can offer and it is falling very … Continue reading
Des délais injustifiés chez IRCC empêchent les non-Canadiens à voyager: Le témoignage d’un résident permanent
Réfugiés ou résidents permanents, plusieurs d’entre eux ne peuvent pas voyager à l’étranger par manque du document de voyage. Pour les personnes réfugiées, protégées ou apatrides, leur liberté de mouvement dépend, soit d’un titre de voyage pour réfugiés soit d’un … Continue reading
The Rise of Digital Nomad Villages: Revolutionizing Work and Lifestyle in the Post-Pandemic World
In a world where technology continually redefines the boundaries of work and life, the emergence of digital nomadism stands as a testament to this era of transformation. Not so long ago, the term digital nomad was a novel concept, conjuring
Javier Milei, Far-Right Outsider, Wins Elections amid Argentinian Economic Crisis
Preceding his landslide victory in this November’s Argentinian presidential elections, Javier Milei promised drastic reforms, with his symbolic cutting of state spending being primary to his campaign. Dollarizing the economy was a central pledge, which the self-styled archo-capitalist presented as … Continue reading
The Trump Challenge; How MAGA-populism Is Destroying The Republican Party
Presidential primaries have always been a crucial period in the American electoral system for registered political party voters to come together and engage in vital discourse among themselves and the candidates. This eventually allows for the election of a nominee … Continue reading
Crisis and Intervention: The Disastrous History of Foreign Interference in Haiti
In recent years, Haiti has endured crises at a level once thought inconceivable in the modern era. Fueled by political and economic turmoil, the nation has gone through widespread violence, dismay, and the effective collapse of its government. In 2018, … Continue reading
The Road to Abortion Legislature in the United States
On November 7, 2023, Ohio voters approved an amendment to their state constitution enshrining the right to an abortion, a massive success in the national fight for abortion rights. The amendment was a civilian-led initiative submitted by the group Ohioans … Continue reading
UNDRIP and Bill C-15 in Canada: A Historic Struggle to Decolonize Canadian Law
Canada’s relationship with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) has always been uneasy, but the passing of Bill C-15 in June of 2021 has made its implementation in Canada imminent. From this date, the Canadian … Continue reading