There is a word that is fundamental and appears in situations of importance to us – human resources, personal development as individuals and for communities as well as organizations and nations. Why is this so crucial? Because when trust is broken, everything is crushed and crumbled. Success at any level comes down to this keyword. [...]
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Opinion/Comment
Legacy of Fairness and Equality in Building Democratic Society
on February 18th, 2025
The price for freedom, justice, liberation, advocacy of human rights in an effort to raise a peaceful society over the last 401 years of black people sharpening America’s democracy. Part I On the morning of 30 July 2020 while watching the remembrance ceremony of the great Civil Right’s Congressman, John Robert Lewis i was taken in by all [...]
From Far And Wide A Canadian Reflection
on February 1st, 2025
‘If I had influence over the minds of the people of Canada, any power over their intellect, I would leave them this legacy: ‘Whatever you do, adhere to the Union. We are a great country, and shall become one of the greatest in the universe if we preserve it; we shall sink into insignificance and adversity if we suffer it to be broken.’- Sir John A. MacDonald
Canada’s Crises Call for Leadership Rooted in Proven Principles
on January 28th, 2025
Economist Thomas Sowell offers Canada a roadmap to overcome its current economic and political crises In 2024, the economic and political deterioration of our beleaguered country accelerated. There’s no better reference in searching for solutions than the great American economist Thomas Sowell. Sowell was born into a family of North Carolina sharecroppers in 1930. He [...]
2025 Will be Another Tough Year for Canada’s Economy
on January 10th, 2025
Canada’s economic challenges in 2025 include rising debt, slow investment, falling consumption and trade tensions The start of a new year always invites us to dust off the old crystal ball and try to peer into it to see what the year has in store. Predicting how an economy will perform, however, is always tricky [...]
Canada Needs to Become Trump Proof, Not Trump Worthy
on January 6th, 2025
Blind alignment with Trump’s policies will cost Canada dearly. We must chart a course to withstand U.S. political instability Since Nov. 6, when it became clear that Donald Trump had won the U.S. presidency for a second time, Canadians have been swamped by hot takes about what it could mean for us. The speculation has [...]
Holiday Message From The Editor
on December 22nd, 2024
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 [...]
Canada’s Inequality Crisis: Why the Rich Keep Winning
on December 16th, 2024
How tax loopholes and philanthropy efforts by the wealthy in Canada contribute to inequality Wealth inequality has always been a reality, and Canada is no exception. While the wealthiest Canadians contribute significantly through taxes and philanthropy, their efforts often fall short of addressing the underlying causes of inequality. In many cases, they offer temporary relief [...]
Pleasures of Life at Your Table Brought by Annual Tasting of Wines from Italy
on November 12th, 2024
Savouring the season pairs well with the pleasures of life as Vancouver’s wine enthusiasts come into the holidays ahead after their cherished annual tradition: A Tasting of Wines from Italy. The 29th edition of the wine roadshow launched at Vancouver’s elegant Terminal City Club on October 28, 2024. The Italian Trade Commission hosts the Canadian [...]
The Age of American Leadership is Over
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 [...]