Author: Saige Friedman
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Canada’s September 30th Holiday: What is it?
This article takes a look at Canada’s September 30th holiday, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, explaining what it is all about. Writing It Into Law On June 3, 2021, Bill C-5 – an Act to amend the Bills of Exchange Act, the Interpretation Act and the Canada Labour Code – received Royal Assent. This…
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A Look at the Fridays for Future TO Climate Strike
On September 24, 2021, Fridays for Future TO held a climate strike in the city’s downtown core. The march began at Queen’s Park, went down University Avenue, across Queen Street, up Bay Street, and concluded back at the park (see map below). This event went from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm. Before the official marching…
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A Swing & A Miss: Justin Trudeau is Back Where He Started
This article is an opinion piece that looks at Justin Trudeau and his September 2021 win in Canada’s federal election – with a minority government. Justin Trudeau was Canada’s 23rd Prime Minister of Canada, leading the country with his minority Liberal government. Now, after the September 20th election, he is technically Canada’s 24th Prime Minister,…
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The 2021 Federal Debate
The Debate Details On Thursday, September 9, 2021, 5 of Canada’s federal party leaders came together in Gatineau, Quebec to engage in a live debate in preparation for the upcoming September 20th federal election. The debate was covered by CBC, ran from 9:00 to 11:00 pm, and was held in the Canadian Museum of History…
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What Is Labour Day & Why Do We Celebrate It?
To many Canadians, Labour Day has no real meaning other than a long weekend that marks the end of another summer. This article takes a look at Labour Day and explains why we celebrate it. Labour Day occurs each year on the first Monday in September and has since it was established as a statutory…
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Justin Trudeau: Empty Promises & Climate Leadership
Justin Trudeau is the 23rd and current Prime Minister of Canada. Trudeau has held this position since November 2015 and has been the leader of the Liberal Party since 2013. In an attempt to gain more seats in Parliament and achieve a Liberal majority, the Prime Minister called for an early federal election – a…
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A Breakdown of the 2021 Federal Election
The aim of the article is to help Canadians understand the federal election process and to better understand the platforms of each of the candidates for the election. Key Terms The Federal Election Process During a federal election, all Canadian citizens that are at least 18 years of age on election day can vote in…
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National Secondhand Clothes Day: Thrifting
The Rise in Thrifting Over the course of the pandemic, second-hand store employees and owners in Canada have noticed a significant increase in thrift shoppers seeking ways to stretch their budgets, discover unique items, and avoid the creation of more waste. According to 2020 data from ThredUp, an online consignment and thrift store, while consumers…
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CAFA x FRIDAY HARBOUR
The 7th annual Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards took place virtually on May 19, 2021, for the first time ever. The event was hosted by Canadian actress Amanda Brugel, the ceremony included visits to the homes of presenters, guests, winners, and nominees all in real-time, in an effort to make the fashion community feel more…
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The Ecological Irresponsibility of Highway 413: Part 2
The development of Highway 413 is a highly controversial subject in Ontario, with the provincial government and developers pushing for its approval, while municipalities and environmentalists strongly oppose it. Due to the number of factors involved in the project, this article has been broken up into 2 parts. Part 1 discusses what the proposed project…
The Sustainable Switch 