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“Loblaws is Out of Control”: Canadians Unite Against Rising Grocery Prices
A group of Canadians fed up with grocery prices has decided to boycott Canadian grocery giant Loblaws during the month of May. The boycott includes all of Loblaws’s subsidiaries, including Real Canadian Superstore, No Frills, T&T, Esso Gas, and Shoppers Drug Mart, as well as their in-house brands such as President’s Choice, No Name, and Joe Fresh.
New National School Food Program Announced
On Apr. 1, the federal government announced their plans for a National School Food Program with the hope of supplying meals to a target of 400,000 children across Canada.
Mi’kmaw Fishermen Left to Walk Home Without Shoes
On Mar. 26, Blaise Sylliboy of the Membertou First Nation and Kevin Hartling of the Eskasoni First Nation were detained by fisheries officers after fishing for baby eels, or elvers, in Shelburne, Nova Scotia. At 1:00 AM, they were left near a gas station, in 2° C weather, 45 minutes away from their fishing area with their cell phones and hip waders confiscated.
Trudeau Introduces a Renters’ Bill of Rights
On Mar. 27, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced the Canadian Renters’ Bill of Rights. The bill aims to address the urgent need for affordable rental accommodations nationwide.
Will Nuclear Energy Help Canada Meet its Climate Goals by 2050?
After nearly 15 years of discussions and consultations, Alberta is on track to implement nuclear energy into its electricity grid by 2035.
Ontario School Boards Sue Social Media Companies for $4.5B
Five major Ontario School Boards have filed a $4.5 billion lawsuit against Snapchat, ByteDance and Meta, which collectively targets popular social media platforms TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat, for allegedly “rewir[ing] the way children think, behave, and learn, leaving educators and schools to manage the fallout,” as stated in a press release.
ANALYSIS | Queen’s Medical Admissions: Chance or Choice?
Starting with the 2025 admissions cycle, Queen’s University’s MD program will adopt a lottery system that randomly selects qualified candidates for interviews in a bid to increase equitable access to the program.
The Life and Legacy of Mary Ann Shadd
Over the course of Black History Month in February and Women's History Month in March, reflecting on the people who made a significant impact on our society has been especially important. Mary Ann Shadd (1823 – 1893), was the first African-American female to publish and edit a newspaper in Canada: The Provincial Freeman.
ANALYSIS | Is Trudeau Going to Call an Election in 2024?
After nine years in power and three election wins, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been staring down many issues in Canada recently, including generation-high interest rates, the housing crisis, and his lowest approval ratings ever. Because the 2021 election was called prematurely, Canadians are not yet scheduled to go back to the polls until October 2025.
Google Reaches a Deal for Canadian Online News Act
In June 2023, Bill C-18 — known as the Online News Act — was passed, requiring large companies to compensate media organizations if they wanted to continue showing news content on their platforms. In Nov. 2023, Google reached a deal with the Canadian government, agreeing to continue allowing Canadian news content on its platform and to pay $100 million per year to news publishers.
The Raptors Shake Up The Roster
The Raptors have made major changes to their roster before the trade deadline. Several new players have been added to the roster, and the only remaining player from the 2018–19 championship team is Chris Boucher. The Raptors have made multiple trades of star players and are hoping to rebuild to the level that they were once at.
Will the Cap On International Students Help Canadians and Foreign Students?
In 2023, nearly one million international students came to Canada; approximately half of them were met with fraudulent activity by various universities and faced difficulties settling in the country. In response to this, the Government of Canada is implementing a two-year cap on international students in the country.
What is the Emergencies Act, and Why is it in the News Again?
Throughout February 2022, what started as a peaceful protest by Canadian truckers turned into nearly a month of rallying and blockades across Ottawa. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked the Emergencies Act, a statute that grants the federal government additional powers in times of emergency. Canada’s federal court recently ruled that Trudeau’s invocation of the Act was unconstitutional.
Coins for the King
On Sept. 8, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II passed away and His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales ascended to the Throne and became King Charles III. For 70 years, Canadian coins have featured the familiar face of Queen Elizabeth, but this era is coming to an end. The new coins will display Charles’ face in a new design.
Quebec Doubles English University Tuition, Then Steps Back After Controversy
In October, Quebec’s government announced that university tuition for out-of-province students would almost double, a decision that sparked widespread backlash, including student protests.
Jewish and Muslim Canadians Unsatisfied with Trudeau’s Response to Israel–Hamas War
As the Israel–Hamas war enters its third month, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and senior cabinet members have been struggling to deliver messaging that will please a divided public and slow rising antisemitic and Islamophobic violence, while providing support for the dozens of Canadians still in Gaza.
Alberta Deliberates Withdrawal From Canada’s Pension Plan
During a public online consultation in late September, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith made a proposition to withdraw Alberta from the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP). Smith has expressed interest in transferring $334 billion, or 53 per cent of the CPP’s assets, into a 2027 provincial pension scheme that she predicts will result in bigger payments in retirement and lower premiums.
Not All That Glitters is Gold: How Inflation in Northern Canada Differs from Southern Canada
After reaching 6.8 per cent earlier this year, Canada’s inflation rate has begun to near its goal of 2 per cent once again. Food and gas prices have decreased, and many other commodities aren’t priced as high as they were earlier this year.
Protests Occurring for SOGI Across Canada
In late September of this year, the Vancouver Art Gallery was used as a midway point between two crowds with drastically contrasting views surrounding the topic of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI).
Greenbelt Controversy
In 2005, The Ontario government passed the Greenbelt Act to protect 2 million acres of land, with its primary objectives being to preserve farmland and reduce urban sprawl. On Nov. 4, 2022, Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Steve Clark revealed that 15 areas of the Greenbelt would be opened for the development of residences.