The Loneliness of Being an Immigrant
In 2011, Keith Bi immigrated to Canada to start a new life. He can’t tell his parents the truth about what that life has become
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No Job, No Car, No Bank Account: What It’s like to Be Stateless in Canada
Residents who aren’t citizens of any country are trapped in a Catch-22 world
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Bad People Make Bad Judges
For all his legal training, Robin Camp lacked an education in basic human decency
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The Porn Paradox
Pornography is everywhere. And despite what some activists say, that might not be a bad thing
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It’s Time to Stop Subsidizing Canada’s Seniors
Good policy should serve the interests of future generations, not protect the privileges inherited by previous ones
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Why the Law Continues to Fail Sexual Assault Victims
A cab driver’s acquittal in Halifax illustrates once again how hard it is for the legal system to “find” facts
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When Syrian Refugees Open the Door to Jehovah’s Witnesses
How do you explain proselytizers to a friendly newcomer?
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My Borderline Ban
With travel restrictions looming large, even an airport mixup made me question my rights
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When the Cure for a Bad Tattoo Is an Unregulated Laser
Blisters, no anaesthetic, questionable results—is the tattoo removal industry causing more problems than it’s solving?
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Canada Is Ready for Road Tolls and Carbon Taxes
A majority of voters now favour user fees, but cowardly politicians are getting in the way
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