On February 1 at the Ottawa Senators vs. Minnesota Wilds hockey game, the crowd erupted into loud boos as the United States (U.S.) national anthem played over the speakers. Similar scenes unfolded that same weekend at the Vancouver Canucks and … Continue reading
Category: Politics
Tariff Tango: The U.S. and Canada’s Costly Dance
The trade relationship between the United States (U.S.) and Canada has taken a sharp turn for the worse following a new wave of tariffs imposed by the U.S. government. The U.S. government recently announced a 25% tariff on all Canadian … Continue reading
The Young Revolution: A Look at the 2024 Kenyan Protests and Renewed Uprising
Over the past year, Kenya has experienced significant social and political upheaval. Beginning in June 2024, mass protests led mainly by the country’s youth attracted attention both on the domestic and international stage. Driven by dissatisfaction with government policies, particularly … Continue reading
Gendered Impacts of the M23 Resurgence in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The March 23 Movement’s (M23) recent activities in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have aggravated conflict in a sensitive area and affected the city of Goma in particular, as well as relations with the DRC’s neighbouring countries, including … Continue reading
Canada’s Post-Trudeau Era: Will Immigration Define or Defy Its Middle-Power Identity?
Justin Trudeau’s resignation as Prime Minister has sparked a wave of uncertainty about the future of Canada’s immigration policies. With Pierre Pollievre’s Conservative Party predicted to win Canada’s next election, Canadians are left wondering: will the Liberal Party’s decade-long stance … Continue reading
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
What the U.S. TikTok Ban Says About U.S.-China Relations
In April 2024, the U.S. Congress passed a bill banning the popular social media app TikTok in The United States of America. Former President Joe Biden subsequently signed it into law, and after facing many challenges, the U.S. Supreme Court … Continue reading
The Fallout of the U.S. Steel Deal
Nippon Steel, or 日本製鉄株式会社 (Nippon Seitetsu Kabushiki Gaisha), was founded in 1950. It originated from two separate companies, Yahata Iron & Steel Co. and Fuji Iron & Steel Co., both established in 1950. A year later, in 1951, Shin-Fuso Metal … Continue reading
Elon Musk’s Undue Involvement in the 2024 US Election
On October 5th, 2024, videos of Elon Musk frantically jumping up and down on stage at a Trump campaign rally circulated across social media. The billionaire appeared to support the Republican presidential candidate, forming an “X” with his body while … Continue reading
Incertitude Politique, une Perspective sur la Transition de Pouvoir en Syrie
Après plus d’un demi-siècle de règne de la famille Assad en Syrie, le pays a connu un tournant majeur le 8 décembre, avec la fuite du président Bachar Al-Assad vers la Russie, marquant la fin de son régime autoritaire. Cette … Continue reading