Vincent Black
Artigos de opinião regulares de Vince Black
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Census are important in Canada but also globally
A census is one of the most important tools a country can use to understand its population. In Canada, the…
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Toronto’s Municipal Election: Why October 26, 2026, matters for the City’s Future
As Toronto gears up for its next municipal election on October 26, residents will have an opportunity to shape the…
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A Canadian Sovereign Fund… Do we need one in Canada
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney, a former bank of England governor, has pitched a plan for Canada to establish a…
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Trump vs the Pope…
The clash between Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV over the war in Iran is not just a personal feud-it…
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Floor Crossing from one party to another. Should it be allowed?
In a typical parliamentary system, a government’s ability to govern is shaped by its seat count in the House of…
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Mudar de bancada: de um partido para outro: Deveria ser permitido?
Num sistema parlamentar típico, a capacidade de um governo para governar é determinada pela sua contagem de assentos na Câmara…
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The Next Big Step… Space Travel
Space travel for humans is just around the corner. The story of space exploration in North America is increasingly one…
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Doug Ford 2026 Ontario budget
The 2026 Ontario provincial budget outlines the government’s priorities, spending plans, and fiscal outlook for the next two years. I…
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The cost of war, the value of peace…
There is an old song that has the rhythm of “War and Peace what is it good for” from Edwin…
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Doug Ford is proposing changes to the freedom of information Act…
Doug Ford wants to implement changes to the freedom of information act in Ontario for himself and his cabinet ministers.…
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What really changes your everyday expenses
Over the past five years, Canada has experienced one of the sharpest increases in the cost of living in the…
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My reflections about women in my life
International Women’s Day is a moment to recognize the countless ways women shape our lives-and to recommit to the work…
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Is ChatGPT controlling medical advice?
This past month l happened to drop into a friend’s office and he was busy speaking to someone on his…
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Do you trust our cops?
This could be the biggest Police scandal in history. Next time you get stopped by a Toronto or York Region…
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Organized crime ties in Toronto and the path to public trust
Recent reporting has raised alarms about allegations that a subset of officers in Toronto were involved with organized crime. While…
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Mayor Olivia Chow’s Snowstorm
Toronto, a city famous for its winter beauty and heavy snowfalls, faces annual challenges when the snow inevitably piles up.…
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Is Mark Carney getting ready for a spring election?
This week Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Premier Doug Ford and the two appeared to have made up plus…
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Blue Monday and how to get through the January Blues
January can feel like the longest month of the year. After the festive highs and the dark days of winter,…
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The City of Toronto Budget for 2026
Mayor Olivia Chow announced her budget for 2026 and it was not a surprise as it is an election year,…
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What to expect in 2026…
As we step into 2026, many of us are balancing anticipation with practicality. The coming year will likely bring a…
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My conversation with God…
On Christmas night, when the house finally falls quiet and the lights on the tress glow softer than they did…
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The Politics of Christmas
Christmas, a holiday traditionally anchored in faith, family, and shared rituals, has long carried political weight. It sits at the…
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Doug Ford….The untouchable Mr. Teflon
Since Doug Ford won the Ontario provincial election in 2018 and secured re-election in 2022, his government has navigated a…
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The growing need for Food banks…
Food banks play a vital role in supporting individuals and families who struggle to access sufficient, nutritious food. Let me…
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Upcoming municipal election… who’s in and who’s out
As Toronto gears up for its next municipal election, residents, community groups, and local media are taking stock of the…
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Religion and its effects on society and me…
Religion has shaped human societies for millennia, influencing laws, ethics, art, education, and social norms. Its effects are diverse and…
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Men’s Health… Why many skip the doctor
November marks the height of awareness around men’s health, including Movember and cancer awareness campaigns. It’s a timely reminder that…
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Mark Carney’s First Federal Budget
With such anticipation of the Prime Minister’s first budget, will it get support, or will it trigger a winter Federal…
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Bail Reform in Canada: Understanding Bill C-14 and the push for change
Bail reform has been a prominent topic in Canadian politics, particularly in recent years as governments respond to concerns about…
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“Teflon” Doug Ford and the latest Scandal…
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, a polarizing figure in Canadian politics, has long faced questions about political resilience and public accountability.…
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