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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 that be continue debating details. What details? Our Parliamentarians are busy parsing the words of the proposed federal Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) as it wends…
Dubbed as the “unofficial official” national dish of the Philippines, adobo is no doubt a staple on every Filipino family table. Widely popular for its simple basic ingredients and preparation, recipes for this dish vary from region to region. My Lola (grandmother), who was known far and wide for her wonderful cooking back home, used…
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 Canada and the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction. These are staggering numbers. The impacts of the global pandemic on the mental health…
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 heritage. I do this because I have an immense debt of gratitude to the community and His Highness the Aga Khan, the…
Ah, yes, Vancouver in November. The weather outside is frightful – good thing these Glamorgan sausages are very, very delightful! I was lucky enough to try this dish whilst in a pub in Britain this past summer, so getting Wales as my next assignment was a delightful surprise. This vegetarian dish has humble origins dating…
Halifax’s Smooth Meal Prep is one of two successful businesses co-founded by Nevell Provo that have grown through the pandemic. They generate $700,000 in annual sales, are cash flow positive and employ dozens of youth in his community. Despite this success, these businesses were built on sweat alone, with no access to credit support. “One…
One of Canada’s largest meetings on philanthropy takes place this month as foundations, corporate donors and government funders gather for Philanthropic Foundations Canada’s annual conference. It comes as a question reverberates across the field: Can institutional philanthropy, itself a product of money and power, actually help to alleviate inequality and advance justice? For women and…
It’s pumpkin time and chef Ben Kiely suggests trying out this unique recipe for delicious Pumpkin Ale Beignets. The recipe uses Pumpkin Ale which adds another dimension and sweetness to the flavor of the dish. “I like to make these on Halloween when it’s cold outside because these nice warm beignets will warm you up!”…
School trustees are part of the fabric of the community; they bring a local perspective to their work on boards of public education. They add a lot of input to discussions with the Ministry of Education and Child Care as well. I am Patrick Gatien, the chair of the Conseil Scolaire Francophone de la Colombie-Britannique…
The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of a new Brave Spaces Podcast series on the theme of diversity. The Podcast series is hosted by Dr. Margarida Garcia, 2004 Scholar and Chair of the Foundation’s Advisory Committee on Diversity. During these conversations, at times uncomfortable but nevertheless necessary, Dr. Garcia explores with the…
Here is a recipe that combines several Jewish favourites into one beautiful breakfast dish. The wonderful eggy deliciousness that is Challah bread is comparable to the French brioche and lends itself very well for day-old bread dishes. According to mitzvah (Jewish law) Challah is bread that has been ‘separated’. Part of the dough of each…
The global pandemic drew attention to decades-long problems in long-term residential care in Canada – resulting in tragic loss of life for thousands, and loss of quality of life for the many more who experienced isolation and inadequate care during pandemic lockdowns. Research has demonstrated that COVID-19 related mortality and inadequate care during the pandemic…
The flavour combination of cider with the mussels for me is a perfect one. The west coast of Canada has some amazing apple orchards that produce a very unique tasting cider that is being used more in restaurants all over B.C. so please give this a try. Ingredients • 1 kg mussels, debeardedand scrubbed clean…
