In a recent National Bank article, two economists wrote about the higher-than-usual immigration into Canada, warning Canadians of a so-called “population trap.” Their term refers to “a situation where no increase in living standards is possible, because the population is … Continue reading
Category: The Americas
Biometrics and AI Security
In an era dominated by digital advancements, biometric technology has emerged as a cornerstone of security measures in various sectors, ranging from online banking services to governmental identification systems. The integration of fingerprint scanning and facial recognition has become commonplace, … Continue reading
La question des statistiques ethniques : Entre utilité et controverse
Les statistiques ethniques sont des données mesurées lors des recensements de population afin de quantifier les proportions des différentes ethnies présentes dans un pays. Ces statistiques sont utilisées depuis plus d’un siècle, dans des États comme les Pays-Bas, le Canada … Continue reading
Environmental Racism in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley
‘Cancer Alley’ is the dark nickname given to an 85-mile stretch of land along the Mississippi River between the cities of Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Louisiana. The parishes (Louisiana’s equivalent of counties) along this stretch, known as the River … Continue reading
A Modern Day Slavery Tale? The Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program
“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
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