This November, Quebec’s Minister of Immigration Jean-Francois Roberge released his immigration plans for 2026-2029, which aims at reducing the number of foreign residents in Quebec, attributing them to the strain on public infrastructure and services, as well as with issues … Continue reading
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Bills C-2 and C-12: The Potential Impacts of Canada’s New Immigration Policies
Two bills are currently on the table in Canada which have the potential to significantly alter the rights of asylum-seekers. Civil society groups have expressed significant opposition to the bills, but as Parliament continues to discuss, it remains unclear what … Continue reading
Cowichan Tribes v. Canada: Legal Victory over the Richmond Land Claim
After the longest trial in Canadian history, the British Columbia Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in August 2025, proclaiming that the Cowichan Tribes of Vancouver Island have Aboriginal title to a portion of land in the South Richmond … Continue reading
Net-Zero Banking Alliance, Formerly Led by Mark Carney, Announces Decision to Shut Down
In his role as UN Special Envoy for Climate Action and Finance, Mark Carney established the Net Zero Banking Alliance before the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland. The alliance was established to help facilitate the … Continue reading
The Hidden Security Threats of Climate Change: When Risks Become Reality
In the past decade, the world has experienced several security crises that have required serious and immediate action, from the global pandemic in 2020 to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which reaches its 3rd anniversary this year. While it would … Continue reading
Oh, Canada: The Larger Picture Behind Canadians Fans Booing the U.S. Anthem at Hockey Games
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
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
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
AI Safety Summit 2023: A Step Towards Global Cooperation and Ethical AI Governance
In November 2023, former United Kingdom prime minister Rishi Sunak gathered the world’s leading minds at Bletchley Park, U.K., for the 2023 Global AI Safety Summit. The timing of this meeting proved crucial as countries compete for dominance in the … Continue reading