Tag: Canada
North American tariffs create stress for everyone involved
Zaib Shaikh, Canada's consul general, gave a lecture detailing the stress that tariffs imposed by the United States on Canada and Mexico, and the reciprocal tariffs on the U.S., will cause all three countries.
Children suffer without insurance
The number of uninsured children in the U.S. has risen significantly, according to new research from Georgetown University, calling into question why this country does not have universal health care and has not expanded Medicaid to all.
Plastic bags embody impermanence
The Carlson Gallery’s new exhibit, “Snag: Impermanence on the Vast Alberta Prairie,” featuring artist Wes Bell’s photography, opened Feb. 15.
Judges perpetuate rape culture
After two years, a Canadian judge, who made disgusting, misogynistic comments toward a rape victim may finally lose his job. In 2014, Justice Robin Camp, a member of the Canadian Federal Court, presided over an alleged rape case in which he essentially blamed the young woman who was assaulted.
‘Drum!’ unites cultures through rhythm
The distinctive rhythms of Nova Scotia’s four founding cultures assembled together on one stage using drums to show their unique musical heartbeat.
Free trade & fair trade aren’t synonymous
The North American Free Trade Agreement was signed in 1994 by Mexico, the United States and Canada, this agreement was supposed to tear down 'barriers' to trade in order to make trade 'free'.