Category: Opinion
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Quebec doesn’t want its citizens to Learn English
in OpinionI am a Canadian, Quebecer, who immigrated from Colombia, South America. I came to Montreal (instead of Toronto) because I wanted to learn French and experience the French culture. I did all the typical things immigrants do to learn French. I took French classes for four years, I found a Québécois girlfriend, I listened to…
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I just tried Meta’s Threads App and deleted it 24 hours later
in OpinionOne of my favorite social media is Twitter. I like how I can get the latest news at any time and I like that I can get in touch with other influential people on a whim. I also like how I can just blurt out any random thought I might have at the moment, even…
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Immigration Canada wants to bring more skilled foreign workers, and that’s a good thing
in OpinionThe Canadian government wants to bring more tech talent into Canada. And I want to congratulate the government on that decision. Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced that he wants to bring highly educated immigrants to Canada. This will bring up the standard of living of all Canadians. Minister Sean Fraser announced the launch of a…
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My views on tipping
in OpinionIs it just me, or is tipping going overboard? My friend Cheryl buys grounded coffee at the local coffee shop. The clerk puts grounded coffee beans in a coffee bag and hands it to her. Is this a service that should be tipped? She is being asked for 15, 20, or 25%. How much would…
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Religion is in decline, and that’s a good thing
in OpinionI was born into a Christian family. As a boy, I didn’t like going to church because I had to sit still and quiet for about an hour while the adults did their thing. Since I was forced to sit, I decided to ask questions: I wasn’t given any answers, or I was told to…
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Free condoms in France, Should our government do the same?
in OpinionThis is huge news: Young people in France will have access to FREE condoms starting January 1st, 2023. The idea is to minimize the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), but there are so many additional benefits. For starters free condoms will reduce unwanted pregnancies. People who are not ready to have children or who…