B.C. Human Rights Commissioner asks Canadians to Self-Check, “Am I Racist?”
Visible minorities make up 48.9 per cent of British Columbia’s population. The province has experienced a surge in racist incidents before and during the pandemic, prompting a campaign asking residents to reflect on themselves.
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How a Brampton Non-Profit Battles Rising Food Insecurity
The extended economic impacts of COVID-19 have highlighted the issue of food insecurity in Canada, especially among marginalized people. One Brampton man has created a program to help those affected by giving them access to fresh organic produce.
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United Nations Focuses Attention on Gender-Based Violence
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it a “shadow pandemic” of intensified domestic violence and violence against women. Activists from two Ontario non-profits talk about their observations and what needs to change to achieve a violence-free society.
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The Cost of Freedom – Refugee Journalists in Canada
A career in journalism can mean risking your safety in many parts of the world. Refugee journalists based in Toronto share their stories of fleeing the dangerous situations at home in the documentary The Cost of Freedom
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How Will President Biden Affect Canadian Immigration? Only Time Will Tell
Canada’s approach to immigrants are likely to be viewed more favourably for some time to come, even as a new administration under Joe Biden and Kamala Harris look set to unwind years of unfriendly policies beginning Jan. 20.
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87,000 Waiting to Take Citizenship Test
Applicants and immigration experts believe the IRCC has not been efficient in processing citizenship applications during COVID-19.
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Canadian Commission on Democractic Expression Takes Aim at Cyberhate
The Canadian Commission on Democratic Expression is engaging Canadians across the country as it works on policy recommendations targeting hate speech on social media. The need has never been greater, various civil society organizations admit.
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Who Wants to Carve the Tension? Conversation, Confrontation and Compassion
Marcus Medford shares his advice on how to navigate difficult but topical conversations with loved ones this holiday season.
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Philippine Christmas Traditions in Canada: The Show Must Go On
As Ontario prepares to enter a second lockdown this holiday season, Filipino-Canadians are finding ways to adapt to their traditionally large Christmas celebrations around COVID-19 safety regulations.
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Men’s Forum Addresses Mental Health in South Asian Community
The Brampton-based mental health organization SOCH focuses on addressing the stigma that South Asian men in Ontario face when dealing with mental health.
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