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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Candy Crush: Strike at Rogers Sugar Inc. Leaves Western Canada in Major Sugar Shortage
Workers at the Rogers Sugar refinery in Vancouver have been on strike since Sept. 28, which has led to a major sugar shortage throughout Western Canada.
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.
EDITORIAL | Bill C-18 is Strangling Canadian Journalism
As a reader of The Nest, you may have noticed that our Instagram account no longer shows any content. Nor, for that matter, does the account of any major Canadian news organization. This is because of legislation recently passed by Parliament.
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).
Diplomatic Tensions Rise Following Assassination of Canadian Sikh Separatist Leader
On June 18, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian Sikh separatist leader, was shot in a car parked outside a Sikh temple in Surrey. Nijjar died on the scene after receiving several gunshot wounds.
OPINION | Will Federal Incompetence Quash BC’s Housing Efforts?
The average price of a home in Canada was $729,044 as of May 2023, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association. In Metro Vancouver, that figure increases to $1,188,000, according to the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver.
Bill C-48: Strengthening Canada’s Bail System
The Canadian federal government has introduced Bill C-48 in an effort to tighten up the bail system, after several high-profile violent crimes committed by repeat offenders, including the death of Ontario Provincial Police officer Constable Grzegorz (Greg) Pierzchala.
New Canadian Passport Design Announced
A redesign for the Canadian passport was announced by Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Sean Fraser on May 10. The new cover and pages showcase more of Canada’s natural features and wildlife with fewer historical images than the current design.
Canadian Immigration Plans
Canada’s 2023 to 2025 Immigration Levels Plan was released by Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship on Nov. 1, 2022. The plan set targets to welcome 465,000 residents in 2023, 485,000 residents in 2024, and 500,000 residents in 2025.
Federal Lawmakers are Noting a “Rising Tide” of Hate and Violence Directed at the LGBTQ+ Community
Numerous reports of anti-LGBTQ+ protests have recently surfaced across Canada, as well as hate crimes and violence. While most of the demonstrations against the LGBTQ+ community were peaceful protests and boycotts, some have led to altercations requiring police intervention.