equality in the world of work 01.12.2022 Written by Sarvesh Sahota ​ In recent times, there has been a push to see minorities in positions of authority, and although recruiters state they have equal opportunity policies, how severely are they being implemented? Canada’s largest province, Ontario, boasts itself for being the most ethno-racially diverse region in the world, yet high-position careers are severely lacking in this diversity. In 2017, Ontario reported that the top 25 highest-paid public-sector employees were all visibly White. Although many recruiters advertise that they “strive to hire equally” this may only be true for entry-level positions, as many argue that minorities are hired to prove this policy while majority members still hold high-level positions. In their 2017 review, Ontario’s 3rd largest school board, YRDSB, revealed that racism; specifically Islamophobia, was prevalent among senior leaders. Stereotypes may lead the public to believe minorities are unqualified to be in such positions, however, this could not be farther than the truth as they are just as qualified. Ultimately, all individuals deserve to be supervised by a group as equally diverse as them. Management of corporations must be willing to hire intersectionalized staff at influential positions, rather than just accepting these individuals for amateur duties.

the current that powers us all 01.12.2022 Written by Anzar ​ Technology: does it make our lives easier or more complicated? Both. Technology makes our lives easier by a substantial amount. It makes us feel connected to the world and helps us with our daily activities, but it also makes our lives difficult. For example, since it makes us feel connected to the world, it can also affect us in a negative way through cyber bullying and tech obsession. Cyber bullying, which is using technology to bully other people, may lead to depression, mental illnesses and even suicide. Furthermore, being obsessed with technology can be detrimental to our lives. We may become more lethargic, socially inactive, and stop communicating as much with family and friends. To avoid harm, it is important to establish a good balance when we use technology.

encouraging a cultural mosaic or melting pot? 01.12.2022 Written by Padma Patil ​ In my opinion, Canada’s immigration policy since Confederation has encouraged a “cultural mosaic” rather than a “melting pot”, since multiculturalism has always been reflected in Canada’s past and present. Canada is known for its diversity and multiculturalism. The term “cultural mosaic” represents a country which strives on and celebrates the inclusion and acknowledgment of diverse ethnicities and races of its citizens. Contrastingly, the term “melting pot” refers to a country where citizens of all cultures assimilate into a cohesive culture. There have been many incidents in Canadian history which exhibit the characteristics of a “cultural mosaic”. From a political perspective, an example of this could be the “Canadian Multiculturalism Policy” of 1971. Multiculturalism was intended to conserve cultural freedom of groups of individuals belonging to different ethnic groups, as well as to acknowledge the contribution these ethnic groups have given to Canadian society. It was formed to respect the cultural identities of different people and to promote them to form their own ethnic groups in Canada. This policy still impacts Canadians today as it was one of the most significant political foundations of the multiculturalism we see in Canada today. Another social example would be the ‘The Ward’, Toronto’s first immigrant community. ‘The Ward’ was a slum area allocated to Irish, Italian, African-America, Jewish and Asian immigrants in downtown Toronto, where City Hall and Eaton’s Center are now located. Immigrants resided there from the mid 1800s to the mid 1900s. This was one of the first social examples of multiculturalism seen in Canada. Immigrants from different races and ethnicities lived relatively harmoniously together in a small area. In many ways, this led to the wide multiculturalism we see in Toronto today. In conclusion, Canada is a “cultural mosaic” because cultural identities of diverse, ethnic groups can be clearly seen in Canada today and Canada in the past.