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The biggest force in oil markets may no longer be supply but China’s falling demand The turmoil in the Middle East was expected to unleash another global oil shock. It didn’t. Despite fears that crude could soar above US$200 a barrel, prices remained relatively subdued. Strategic petroleum reserve releases and increased production helped, but one country played a larger role than many observers…
The latest U.S. tariffs show why waiting may be Canada’s strongest bargaining tool A new series of tariffs against Canada was revealed by U.S. President Donald Trump on July 20, 2026. The tariffs are a response to Canada’s retaliatory measures introduced last year after Trump imposed his earlier tariffs. A few weeks earlier, the U.S. Continue reading Trade Deals Signed Under Pressure Rarely Last…
Politicians who stop living like Canadians can never understand their priorities. Canada’s politicians appear to forget the times we’re living in. With nearly half of Canadians saying they’re $200 away from not being able to pay their bills, politicians should be especially cognizant of the struggles voters are going through. Continue reading The Political Culture of Entitlement needs to Stop at…
Protecting Canadians is the government’s first duty, and speedy immigration processing should never come at its expense The first obligation of a nation’s government is to keep citizens safe. On this critical duty, Canada’s immigration policy is failing us. On May 9, 2022, 77-year-old Arnold De Jong and 76-year-old Joanne De Jong, an elderly retired couple beloved by their family and community,…
Being qualified gets you into the interview. Feeling like a safe hire often gets you the job Most job seekers believe hiring is about qualifications. It isn’t. It’s about psychology. Hiring isn’t logical. It’s a subjective mix of psychology, risk avoidance and instinct disguised as corporate procedure. Most job seekers spend their time trying to prove they’re the best candidate. Continue reading…
Canada’s housing crisis wasn’t inevitable. It was built one government decision at a time It is tempting to view Canada’s housing crisis as the inevitable result of population growth, immigration, global investment and higher interest rates. Those factors matter but do not explain why some Canadian cities remain comparatively affordable while others have become among the least affordable in the…
The hardest part of divorce isn’t letting go of the past. It’s choosing to build the future you deserve Divorce is rarely as simple as it appears online or in popular culture. Social media often highlights either bitter conflict or picture-perfect new beginnings. The reality is usually much more complicated. Recovery comes in waves. Continue reading Divorce is No Excuse to Stop Living at The Afro…
What We Retain from the FIFA World Cup 2026 The wait was long, but history finally arrived. On 11 June 2026 , the FIFA World Cup opened its doors across three host nations the United States, Canada, and Mexico the first tournament in history to unite three countries in a single celebration of the world’s most beloved sport. Continue reading Beyond Football: A Celebration of Humanity, Memory and…
There are moments when the words of public officials rise above politics. There are also moments when they fall beneath the standards of basic human decency. The recent comments by Senator Celeste Josefina Amarilla Goitia belong to the latter. Public office is not merely a position of authority; it is a position of trust. Continue reading Racism Has No Place in Public Office at The Afro News.
Blocking MAiD for mental illness is the right decision, but it won’t last unless Canada rebuilds a culture that values every human life A special parliamentary committee has recommended that the federal government “indefinitely exclude” people whose sole underlying condition is mental illness from applying for medical assistance in dying (MAiD). Continue reading Canada Won’t fix MAiD until it…
