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
Tag: Canada
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
Canada Follows US and EU in Imposing Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles: Will it Backfire?
On August 26, 2024, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Canada’s decision to impose a 100 percent tariff on imported Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) starting October 1, 2024. Alongside a 25% tariff on Chinese steel and aluminum imports effective October … 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
From the River to the Sea: Will Palestine be Free? The History of Palestine and the Western World’s Double Standards
Western media coverage of Palestine lacks the sympathy and accuracy afforded to human loss in the Western World, starkly contrasting the Russia-Ukraine war. This selective sympathy exposes a disturbing pattern of racial and political bias within the Western media, where … 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