‘I want to be the proof that the Canadian dream is alive,’ says country’s first female Turkish Canadian federal candidate
Sima Acan’s candidacy is seen as a milestone by some Turkish Canadians who say the diaspora’s issues as well as its contributions have long gone unrecognized in Ottawa.
Red-pill populism
Conservative politics and its embrace of populism have merged with toxic masculinity for validation in the mainstream.
Renewed resolve: commit to DEI principles to advance health equity
Education and research institutions must take a strong stand against anti-Black racism, and work tirelessly to eliminate its effects on Canadians.
Invisible work: the unseen labour that powers Canada
A 2022 study estimated that unpaid household work in Canada could be worth up to $860-billion annually if compensated at market rates. That’s a staggering figure—yet, our policies continue to ignore or downplay this reality.
Anti-Black racism complaint bound for Canadian Human Rights Commission after court denies public service class action
The Public Service Alliance of Canada filed a human rights complaint on behalf of all of its Black members employed in the federal public service on March 27.
Why gender parity matters in cabinet
Almost a decade of gender-balanced federal cabinets have paved the way for new women appointees.
Carney’s cabinet a step backwards in the dark
This is a historical pattern that rears up when those who were once marginalized gain representation within the white supremacist social and economic structure.
Incoming senator Tony Ince talks liberation from party apparatus, ‘whirlwind’ first days
Once he’s officially sworn in, the former Nova Scotia Liberal minister will be the first Black man to hold a seat in the Senate since 2017.
The missing ministers: Carney squanders an opportunity
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to dim the focus on gender equality reflects a troubling trend that will erode Canada’s leadership in equal rights.
Unmuted: elevating Black participation in politics
The upcoming federal elections are a chance to motivate political participation and empower Black Canadians to exercise their democratic rights.
