International Day for People of African Descent
All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights, and have the potential to contribute constructively to the development and well-being of their societies.
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June 26 2023 Columns Missing for those who need it most: Canada’s financial help gap
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When Canadians have a financial problem, want to make a financial plan or need help with their taxes, most simply reach out to their financial institution, advisor, …
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May 29 2023 Columns Policies to protect kids' health good for future health spending too
Banning e-cigarette flavours and restricting the marketing of unhealthy food and beverages to children are vital to making our kids healthier adults.
The short and long-term health consequences …
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May 8 2023 Columns Black communities miss out on public health benefits that Community Hubs offer
Community centers can be a important resource for new parents.
Community and cultural centres play a critical role in public health.
The sports and recreation activities, and the leisure and …
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April 24 2023 Columns The ongoing commitment to ensure women’s voices are heard
Women are being silenced, violated and gaslit. And not just in Sarah Polley’s brilliant, Oscar-nominated film, Women Talking.
In recent weeks, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and …
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April 3 2023 Columns Northern voices must shape Arctic shift to greener energy
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When it comes to infrastructure, Canada’s North is lagging behind the rest of the world.
Focusing on energy infrastructure in comparable regions …
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February 20 2023 Columns It’s time we listen directly to the voices of disabled persons living in poverty - Canada Disability Benefit bill moves to the Senate for consideration
Late last year, a federal government committee met to hear directly from persons with disabilities living in poverty.
One hundred and fifty-three separate submissions were provided in support of …
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January 23 2023 Columns Disability policy tested Canadian values in 2022
It’s perplexing for us disabled people and advocates that so many media headlines point to the extreme financial struggles of people with disabilities in our inflationary economy while the powers …
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November 7 2022 Columns Mental health and substance use health workforce needs policy attention
More than one in three Canadians report serious mental health concerns, and one in four report problematic substance use, according to the most recent data from the Mental Health Commission of …
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November 7 2022 Columns Fifty years later, Ismaili Muslims are still giving back to the country that gave them hope: Senator Jaffer
Being an Ismaili Muslim woman is a very important part of my identity. On numerous occasions I have spoken in the Senate Chamber, on conference stages and in media interviews about my Ismaili …