Tag Archives: social justice

Does Canada need an “Aboriginal Inquiry”?

Posted on September 22, 2014 by

Of course we do! Too much controversy flows around the question of whether or not we need a formal inquiry into the disproportionate numbers of missing and murdered aboriginal women in Canada. Why not? Most responses to this question range … Continue reading →

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Celebrating ‘the rainbow’

Posted on July 13, 2014 by

Toronto just hosted World Pride Week 2014, and I’m feeling proud to be Canadian. Especially in Ontario, where not only have we just elected our first female premier, but she’s openly gay, and behaves as if it’s the norm. Now … Continue reading →

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Ah, insurance! Let me count the ways…

Posted on May 14, 2013 by

These days we’re seeing an increasing consciousness about ‘mental health’ issues.  We seem less aware of how such issues can affect insurability – or even employability.  The same could be said about physical ailments.  So when I think about the … Continue reading →

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Politicians accountable?

Posted on September 24, 2012 by

The other night I watched a movie called “Margaret’s Museum”.   It’s the first movie in a long time that made me ache.  Not cry – though almost.  Just ache, with a kind of profound sorrow. There was the sorrow of … Continue reading →

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