By Sukhram Ramkissoon Geraldine (not her real name) sought judicial review of an officer’s decision to refuse her application for permanent residence on Humanitarian and Compassionate (“H and C”) grounds. She is a citizen of Grenada, 61 years old and has been living in in Canada since 1990. Geraldine initially submitted her H and C […]
In the early hours of Friday morning, over 9,000 employees of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) commenced strike action against their employer. The union representing these workers has emphasized that privatization stands as a central grievance driving their decision to strike. Earlier this year, Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled a proposal to expand […]
Editorial In Canada, financial difficulties are increasingly widespread, with significant impacts felt among racialized migrants due to the country’s immigration policies. Recent statistics from Statistics Canada reveal that nearly one in three Canadians struggled to make ends meet in the past year. Among immigrants arriving after 2005, this figure rises sharply to almost 43 percent. […]
By Carlton Joseph The last two weeks saw French President Emmanuel Macron taking a huge gamble in dissolving parliament and calling for parliamentary elections, after his centrists were beaten in European elections on June 9; that decision resulted in Marine Le Pen’s pro-Russian National Rally party, winning the first round of parliamentary elections. The far-right […]
by Sukhram Ramkissoon I have regularly advocated through this column for persons who obtained permanent residence under Convention Refugee Grounds, and have advised that if they should return to their country of citizenship as permanent residents, they will lose their permanent rights to remain in Canada. A St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) national, whom […]
The Ontario government often makes controversial decisions, and the situation with the Ontario Science Centre is a clear example. Despite all the technical and financial details, the choice boils down to a simple dilemma: either neglect the Science Centre or hand it over to caretakers who will protect it. The main issue here is about […]
By Anthony Joseph In a dramatic turn of events, the 2024 presidential election has reached a critical juncture, exposing deep fissures within American democracy. On Thursday, the nation witnessed a debate that left many fearing an impending Trump presidency, with President Biden’s performance in Atlanta being notably lackluster. The debate has ignited a frenzy among […]
Finding the right medication for individuals suffering from depression often involves a lengthy trial-and-error process that can exacerbate symptoms over months or even years. However, a new study published in Nature Medicine suggests that a breakthrough may be on the horizon. Researchers have identified six distinct subtypes of major depression using brain imaging and machine […]
In 2018, João, a 63-year-old pensioner from Brazil, noticed a wart on his penis and sought medical advice. What followed was a five-year ordeal of misdiagnoses and unsuccessful treatments before he received a devastating diagnosis in 2023: penile cancer. “I started visiting medical clinics to find out what it was, but all the doctors told […]
‘Brats,’ a documentary directed by Andrew McCarthy, brings together the legendary actors of the 1980s, fondly known as the Brat Pack. This film comprehensively explores their lives, careers, and the profound cultural influence they exerted. It presents candid interviews, exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, and a nostalgic journey through the films that shaped an era. Here is why you […]
