Canada
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Economic Outlook 2026: Canada Must Brace for Volatility, Say Leading Economists
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On Feb. 11, Wilfrid Laurier University hosted its 35th annual Economic Outlook event. This year’s theme is: The Era of Uncertainty. As global tariffs continue to
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Gambling Virus: Reducing Canada’s addiction in Sports Betting
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In today’s sports-viewing experience, you’re bound to encounter an array of aggressive gambling sponsors. Commentators will reference point spreads, FanDuel will have its logo everywhere, and if you’re lucky you’ll even get a sponsored parlay. On social media, posts sponsored by betting sites are ingrained into
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Snow, Ice, and Wildlife: The Triple Threat for Winter Drivers in Canada
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Winter Driving Conditions Pose Ongoing Risks for Canadian Motorists and driving risks surge across Canada. Winter driving presents many challenges for Canadian motorists, with nearly 30 per
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The Poppy: A Bloom of Memory and Gratitude
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Every November, Canadians begin to wear a small, red poppy pinned to their jackets, sweaters and coats. Some hang them from rear-view mirrors; others
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Honouring those affected by residential schools
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Reconciliation day is an annual event to commemorate residential school victims Sept. 30, 2025, is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, celebrated throughout
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More needs to be done for true reconciliation
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On Sept. 30, I had the opportunity to join other community members at THE MUSEUM in Kitchener for their event “Honouring Truth & Reconcilliation
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Combating debt and dealing with stigmatization
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It was recently announced that Canada has the highest household debt out of any G7 country. Skyrocketing home prices are a factor in this,
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Laurier honours Truth & Reconciliation Day
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Sept. 30 marked National Day for Truth and Reconciliation across Canada. The day commemorates survivors of the Canadian residential school system and the lost
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Frequency of 2023 Canadian wildfires impacts air quality
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If you noticed a smokey smell in early June, it wasn’t coming from a neighbour’s yard, but from raging wildfires across Canada. The 2023
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Canada’s increased immigration targets: great for labour, not so good for housing
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Last year, Canada broke its annual immigration record with 405,000 newcomers. The nation will continue to break this record until at least 2025. According
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