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. [...]
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Ottawa Prioritized Immigration Processing Over Public Safety
August 10th, 2026
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…
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Why Qualifications aren’t enough to get you Hired
August 4th, 2026
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. In reality, hiring managers are usually trying to answer…
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Canadian News
Canada Won’t fix MAiD until it Restores the Value of Human Life
July 1st, 2026
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). While that recommendation deserves support, legislative changes alone cannot rebuild…
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Almost There…
June 30th, 2026
Coquitlam’s Shiloh Place Orphanage Society is thisclose to completing the security wall for their property in Lubumbashi, DRC. “Past donations from caring people here and a supportive business in Lubumbashi have allowed this construction work to move forward. This major project has provided employment and experience to local people. The completed wall will provide security…
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AI is Dismantling The White-Collar Career Path
June 24th, 2026
Skilled trades offer the security and growth that office jobs no longer provide Artificial Intelligence started off as a handy search engine that summarized information compiled from various websites. It advanced to such uses as automatic inventory control for stores and preparing financial statements. Then came essay writing and providing mathematical solutions for students, much…
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World News
Toronto Becomes the Global Capital of the Future of Work at the World Employment Conference 2026
May 24th, 2026
For two unforgettable days, the vibrant city of Toronto became the meeting point of global ideas, innovation, and human potential as the ACSESS / World Employment Conference 2026 brought together the world’s leading voices in employment, workforce development, and economic transformation. Hosted at the prestigious Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, the conference welcomed delegations from more than…
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A Solemn Year of Victory Over the Dark Truths of Our Time
December 18th, 2025
As the year comes to a close and the world prepares to enter a new chapter, this moment calls for more than seasonal reflection. It calls for truth, accountability, and moral clarity. To those who occupy positions of leadership and privilege: discrimination whether expressed openly or concealed behind silence has no place in a just…
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The Age of American Leadership is Over
June 12th, 2025
Global trust in U.S. leadership has collapsed, and the free world must now find its own way forward The miracle that was Pax Americana is past; the century of American stewardship of the free world is collapsing. The question is, what, if anything, will replace it? Throughout the 20th century, the United States became…
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Local News
A Giant Branch of the Ebony Tree Has Fallen
September 18th, 2025
Honourable Senator Oliver: I became a senator in 1990, and since that time, there have been enormous changes in our Canadian society and Canadians have been forced to recognize the fact that White people don’t own and run a country of 33 million people anymore.
In Remembrance and Loving Memory of Nalda Callender
February 11th, 2025
As we reflect on the history and achievements of our community, we pay tribute to one of its most pioneering and influential figures, Nalda Callender. Her legacy continues to shape and inspire many, and as we remember her, The Afro News extends our heartfelt prayers and condolences to her family and the wider community during…
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Natures Wisdom Meets Indulgence For A Happy Healthier You
January 25th, 2025
Wisely Wellness is launching a luxury wellness chocolate bar that will tantalize your senses and remedy your daily performance quotient. In a TAN Media interview with the Mastermind Creators of this wellness chocolate bar they had this to say about their Wisely Chocolate product line: 1- What is the inspiration and motivation behind the wisely wellness brand? The inspiration behind…
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The Political Culture of Entitlement needs to Stop
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. Instead, many seem to be living the high life, oblivious to the realities of everyday Canadians. Just…
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