Category: Politics & Policy
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Same-Sex Representation in Animated Films
This article focuses on the history of same-sex representation in animated films and the importance of having such representation for children. History of Representation When it comes to the representation of same-sex families and storylines, family-friendly animated films are sorely lacking. Media giants such as Disney and Pixar have struggled with adequate LGBTQ+ representation, with…
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Censorship in Film: To Infinity & Beyond
This article focuses on the new Disney + Pixar film, Lightyear, and its censorship across the globe. Background On June 17, 2022, a new Disney + Pixar film was released, based on the legendary character Buzz Lightyear from the Toy Story animated movie series. Lightyear has been established as a prequel to the series, focusing…
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The Elimination of Violence Against Women
This article focuses on the 16-day United Nations campaign focusing on the elimination of violence against women and Canada’s December 6th National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women. Within, you can find information on the campaign, initiatives, and the recent increase in violence against women. UNiTE to End Violence Against Women Campaign…
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Ontario’s Political Party Positions on Electric Vehicles
In November, both the Liberal and Conservative parties in Ontario announced their visions for the future of electric vehicles in the province. These announcements came months after the New Democratic Party’s (NDP) plan was revealed. This article discusses these announcements and the various political positions held surrounding EVs in the province. Background Before delving into…
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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…
The Sustainable Switch 