We need to start addressing the needs of Canada’s growing senior population Canada’s rapidly changing demographics are daunting. The number of people over 65 increased from 3,888,550 in 2001 to 7,021,430 in 2021, an increase of 81 percent. Over the same 20-year period, the Canadian population increased by 23 percent – from 30,007,090 to 36,991,980.
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In Remembrance and Loving Memory of Nalda Callender
on 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
Ontario Coroner’s Report Reveals Troubling MAiD Trends
on November 27th, 2024
The gaps in Canadian law around MAiD are glaring. Canadian lawmakers cannot afford to wait and see what happens – they must act now. Recent reports from the Office of the Chief Coroner (OCC) of Ontario reveal troubling trends about Ontarians accessing MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying) due to socioeconomic and psychological vulnerabilities. The OCC’s
Even with Minimum Wage Hikes, Workers are Falling Behind
on October 21st, 2024
The minimum wage increase in Canada is being outpaced by rising rental costs On Oct. 1, the minimum wage increased in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Prince Edward Island. All other provinces except Alberta brought in increases earlier this year. That means most minimum-wage workers are doing better, right? Right? Not necessarily. Minimum-wage workers
Peace and Goodness Thanksgiving
on October 12th, 2024
We live in the moment of much frustration, injustice, political polarization anger, confusion, and ongoing grave trouble with the church, a global epidemic crisis over a decade now that took many innocent lives everyday. There are those that suffer with other sicknesses in their family, loneliness, hopelessness, Job uncertainty, unemployment, financial difficulty; for many citizens
New School Year, Same old Story: Tuition Fees Soar Across Canada
on September 23rd, 2024
Rising tuition fees and declining public funding are placing an intolerable financial burden on students and their families It’s September and the start of a new academic year. Leaves are starting to fall – but tuition fees are not. Fees charged to students continue to increase across the country – by an average of
Trudeau’s Crazy Home Taxes and Deepening Debt are Hurting Everyday People
on August 29th, 2024
The Trudeau government’s disastrous policies are crushing hardworking Canadians, making it nearly impossible for us to get ahead Bad government policies force people to make tough decisions. “We decided to live in our garage.” That’s what a couple told the Canadian Taxpayers Federation during the recent Debt Clock tour in Alberta. The drywaller
Idris wants to Return to School in September!
on August 28th, 2024
Idris, who turns 15 in December, is an orphan who lives with his grandmother and a cousin in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa. His hope is to become a mechanic, but his grandmother cannot afford the fees (C$385 a year for the next three years). Both Idris’ parents have died. Raising two of
Parents a Key Factor in Student Academic Performance
on August 25th, 2024
The only way to improve education is for parents, teachers, schools, and the government to work together Few topics ignite as much debate among parents and educators as K-12 education. While both parties strive for quality, one side often advocates for increased competition while the other pushes for more funding. However, this apparent conflict is
Holiday Message From The Editor
Dear Community Family, At this time of year, during the holiday season, it is common to reflect on our lives and engage in deep conversations with ourselves, pondering the “what,” “why,” and “when.” We often view life through different perspectives, and this reflection brings a sense of realization that we should be grateful, for it