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Canadian identity is at risk, and only you can save it

The next time you are looking for entertainment or cultural enrichment, consider choosing local products and companies first. The survival of Canadian identity and culture depends on it.

Patriotism in Canada meant one thing following the Freedom Convoy — not anymore

“It is crucial as we … resist … to always be mindful of exactly what it is we’re defending, exactly what it is we’re standing for, and what is the…

Canadian universities need a better business model

To ensure the sustainability of Canada’s post-secondary education system, institutions and governments must return to their core mission and ensure that equitable, high-quality education remains a public good for all…

Canadians should care about Trump’s sweeping executive actions

As the people of the United States suffer, we call for empathy, hope, and power in numbers from the rest of the globe. We call for you, Canada, to care. 

North America’s fragile economic alliance is a threat to the future

“We complement each other, and we negotiate as equals,” said Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum during one of her daily morning briefings, called “mañaneras.” “There’s no subordination here,” she said.

Healthcare is a right, not a privilege

If Canada’s healthcare system changes to a dual or fully private system, it would mark a major drawback in its commitment to equality.
International students Canada

As changes to financial requirements for international students come into effect, what do the new regulations mean for UVic?

Some say the changes represent transparency, while others worry about reinforcing barriers. What do the regulations mean at UVic?

Valid or vile: The continuous trials of international students in Canada

New rules for international students in Canada are preventing students from working in the country where they came to seek a better life.
Daylight savings

Daylight savings time or government-issued time travel?

Daylight savings time once served a purpose, but since then it has become obsolete. The origins point to deeply entrenched consumerism.

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