OP-ED: Why Canadians need two dramatic educational shifts to honour reconciliation

Why It Matters

Reconciliation cannot be achieved through surface-level curriculum tweaks or token acknowledgments. Instead, it demands two transformative shifts: centering Indigenous knowledge systems and dismantling colonial structures embedded in educational institutions.

Recognizing immigrant women’s credentials key to easing Canada’s nursing shortage: Report

Why It Matters

Canada’s nursing shortage is urgent, and thousands of internationally educated nurses already living here are trained and ready to help—but systemic barriers keep them out of the workforce. Recognizing their credentials and streamlining registration could unlock a vital, community-based solution to a national health care crisis.

Canada’s escalating hate crisis demands action. Here are five concrete ways lawmakers could help fix it

Why It Matters

Canada’s surge in hate crimes and extremist activity marks a dangerous shift from isolated incidents to a systemic crisis, demanding urgent policy and community-level responses. Delayed action and fragmented enforcement have allowed hate to normalize, threatening democratic values and public safety.

How alternative teaching models can foster inclusive classrooms

Why It Matters

Alternative teaching models challenge traditional power dynamics and foster equity in classrooms. By centring student agency and diverse learning needs, these approaches help build more inclusive, responsive educational environments.

Canadian aid orgs prepare as UN outlines 60-day plan for help in Gaza

Why It Matters

For two years, Canadian aid organizations have struggled to get help to starving and injured Palestinians, as most borders were shuttered to international help. While the ceasefire is on, food, medicine and supplies must flow unimpeded into the region.

New report exposes the mental health toll on women during life transitions

Why It Matters

Women’s mental health challenges are worsened by systemic gaps in access, affordability, and culturally appropriate care. The data-driven report underscores the urgent need for collaborative, preventative solutions that reflect women’s lived experiences and support mental wellbeing throughout their lives.