After the Commission— Would Racism be in Remission? Opinions

After the Commission— Would Racism be in Remission?

Thursday, May 20, saw Immigration, Diversity and Inclusion Minister Kathleen Weil unveiling plans for the public consultation on systemic discrimination and racism in Quebec, which is scheduled to begin...

Is this exercise yet another reporting charade? Or is a change within range? Opinions

Is this exercise yet another reporting charade? Or is a change within range?

Quebec launches Public Consultation on Systemic Racism and Discrimination Yvonne Sam Finally, Quebec is moving in step with her neighbour, Ontario, in the aftermath of a 2,662-signature petition tabled...

Reading is revolutionary Opinions

Reading is revolutionary

The struggle of Black people have been well-documented by multiple theologians, historians, journalists and researchers, as well as our ancestors who were in the unfortunate position of being in...

Black Lives will only matter when the Black Vote matters Opinions

Black Lives will only matter when the Black Vote matters

We absolutely need a political strategy; it is nonsense to believe otherwise. Black lives will never matter in Canada until they matter to Black people enough that will force...

Quebec’s Glory shown through our Story? Opinions

Quebec’s Glory shown through our Story?

Quebec and diversity are not fully compatible, but is there also a continued historical dissonance? The recent outrage and consequent debacle that surrounded the St. Jean Baptiste parade with...

Having a Say on Father’s Day Opinions

Having a Say on Father’s Day

The day is not exclusive to receiving. Many men and women, men more so, talk ruefully of the emotional emptiness they feel when thinking about their father. They may...

Have we failed our Youth? Opinions

Have we failed our Youth?

School will soon be out and the verdict will be in. Once parents begin to see their children’s grades the annual passing the blame game regarding the state of...

Anatomy of A Fall: The Trailings And Faiings Of A Senator Opinions

Anatomy of A Fall: The Trailings And Faiings Of A Senator

        The Senator dodged the bullet in resigning                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The First Canadian Senator kicked out amidst a sex scandal. The issue is not about making a moral...

Fairness in Mental Health Awareness Opinions

Fairness in Mental Health Awareness

In Canada, the first week in May is designated as Mental Illness Awareness Week, and one day of that is devoted to schizophrenia awareness. From the standpoint of a...

Focusing on the Voiceless Opinions

Focusing on the Voiceless

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Sexual Awareness Month has been celebrated in Canada in the month of May since 1988. Throughout the month there is a heightened focus on sexual...