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Tag: Victoria Forte

Lost in Translation? The Battle Over Bilingualism in the Liberal Race

Lost in Translation? The Battle Over Bilingualism in the Liberal Race

February 6, 2025February 4, 2025 Victoria Forte

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

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Drawing Boundaries: Canada’s Housing Crisis and the NIMBY Dilemma

Drawing Boundaries: Canada’s Housing Crisis and the NIMBY Dilemma

December 2, 2024November 30, 2024 Victoria Forte

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

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Incarceration Without Conviction: Canada’s Immigration Detention System Under Fire

Incarceration Without Conviction: Canada’s Immigration Detention System Under Fire

November 3, 2024October 30, 2024 Victoria Forte

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

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Navigating Disappointment: The Ongoing Struggle for Disability Rights in Canada

Navigating Disappointment: The Ongoing Struggle for Disability Rights in Canada

August 19, 2024August 18, 2024 Victoria Forte

The release of the 2024 federal budget was a highly anticipated event for Canadians with disabilities and the organisations that advocate for them. The excitement stemmed from the June 2023 passage of Bill C-22, which established the Canada Disability … Continue reading

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The Full Plate Fallacy: Poverty and Food Insecurity in Canada

The Full Plate Fallacy: Poverty and Food Insecurity in Canada

July 29, 2024August 17, 2024 Victoria Forte

As Canada grapples with a growing cost-of-living crisis, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre seized the moment to criticise Justin Trudeau for rising poverty and food insecurity. “After nine years of the NDP-Liberal Prime Minister’s taxes, debt, inflation, and promises, Canadians are … Continue reading

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Escalating Tensions in Buol: The Dark Side of Indonesia’s Palm Oil Industry

Escalating Tensions in Buol: The Dark Side of Indonesia’s Palm Oil Industry

July 8, 2024July 12, 2024 Victoria Forte

Buol has become a battleground, caught in a decade-long struggle between promise and reality. This conflict, located in the rural heart of Indonesia, is a clash between the palm oil plantation company, PT. Hardaya Inti Plantation (PT. HIP), and Buol’s … Continue reading

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The War on Food: Sudan’s Conflict is Pushing Millions to the Brink of Famine

The War on Food: Sudan’s Conflict is Pushing Millions to the Brink of Famine

November 21, 2023August 17, 2024 Victoria Forte

Following the outbreak of conflict in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the country has been pushed further into an already existing dire state of affairs. Precisely, Sudan is facing an alarming food … Continue reading

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