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More than 200 influential Canadians call on the federal government to fast track the Canada Disability Benefit
November 22 2021 ColumnsWhat do former Health Minister, Allan Rock; Senator Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia; former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, David Onley; professional dancer, Luca Patuelli; ‘Mincome’ economist Evelyn …
Canada needs a national Youth Climate Corps – we’ve proven it works
October 4 2021 ColumnsRecent years have been immensely disruptive, between climate change and extreme weather, a global pandemic, systemic racism and economic turmoil. We need big, interdisciplinary solutions to address …
Racism in Canada’s health-care system was a risk to BIPOC Canadians before COVID-19
October 4 2021 ColumnsCOVID-19 has brought to light some of the glaring inequalities present in Canada when it comes to accessing health care. Disparities in social determinants of health like housing, food, education, …
The conditions of work are the conditions of care
September 20 2021 ColumnsBy Linda Silas and Pat Armstrong. COURTESY of QUOI Media Group Inc.
As Canada faces the reality of entering a fourth wave, COVID-19 continues to take an immense toll on Canada’s long-term …
Indigenize the Senate
August 16 2021 ColumnsI agree with those who say this is an era of Matriarchs.
The appointment of Inuk leader Mary Simon as Canada’s 30th governor-general is a vital step towards recognizing the significance of…
COVID-19 can be an opportunity to eliminate low-value health care
July 5 2021 ColumnsThe COVID-19 pandemic has stretched health care systems across Canada beyond capacity. Surges of COVID-19 have strained available beds, exhausted health care workers and resources. To cope with …
Contribution - Apology to Italian Canadians will help community heal
June 21 2021 ColumnsCanada is home to approximately 1.6 million Canadians of Italian descent. For more than a century, thousands of Italians – including my parents – have chosen Canada as their new home; a safe …
Charity boards should reflect diversity
March 22 2021 ColumnsAfter celebrating Black History Month, we continue to hear loud calls for more diversity in newsrooms across the country, in corporations and in Parliament. Canadians have correctly pointed out a …
The Senate honours Canadian Black artists
October 5 2020 ColumnsStolen Identities – a painting by Nigerian-Canadian artist Yisa Akinbolaji – was installed in the Senate of Canada Building on …
The court challenges program is an underestimated tool
August 31 2020 Columns Photo courtesy of Senate of Canada
We recently learned that the English Montreal School Board received funding through the …