Canada has always been recognized around the world as a welcoming nation. But a report I read this week made me question if there is such a thing as too much immigration. Read my thoughts on our housing crisis and labour shortages in week 49 of The Sunday Spark.
Throwback Thursday – Every Child Matters
Every Child Matters! September 30 is Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Also known as Orange Shirt Day, it’s a day to remember the Indigenous children who never made it home from Canada’s residential schools.
Orange Shirt Day – “The truth is not yet fully told”
Last week, I had the opportunity to hear a talk by Phyllis Webstad, third generation residential school survivor and founder of the Orange Shirt Society. As Canada prepares to mark Orange Shirt Day on September 30, there is a powerful quote from Ms. Webstad’s talk that I just can’t get out of my head – “The truth is not yet fully told.”
2021 Canadian Election – Federal party environmental platforms
Here in Canada, we’re less than two weeks away from a federal election. If you’re a regular reader, you know it’s rare for me to write about politics. I’ll make an exception today to provide an overview of where each of Canada’s major federal parties stand on environmental and climate change issues.
Every Child Matters – A Canada Day Reflection for 2021
Today is Canada Day. A day normally celebrated with parades, fireworks and outdoor fun. But this year it’s different. And it’s not about the pandemic.
In my Canada Day reflection, I consider our nation’s history and ponder the right way forward. How can can heal from the horrific discoveries of the last several months? How can we truly embrace and respect Indigenous culture? How can we again be “the true north, strong and free”?
World Ocean Day – 5 ways you can save our seas
Do you love the ocean as much as I do? June 8 is World Ocean Day – a day to raise awareness of the impact of human behaviour on the oceans. Sadly, our oceans are in crisis and it’s up to each of us to do what we can to help.
Read on for some alarming facts on the state of our oceans, and 5 simple changes you can make to help save our seas.
Don’t be fooled by greenwashing!
Climate action and other environmental issues are hot topics these days, thanks in part to the attention drawn to them by teenage activist Greta Thunberg over the last few years. As with any hot topic, many companies jump on board and make claims related to sustainability. But are these claims true? Or is it just greenwashing?