This question sparked a discussion this morning following the re-release of a Fraser Institute report that found that homeowners in Toronto with an average-sized family home pay 110.2% of their monthly after-tax income in mortgage payments. This figure stood at 56% in 2014. As expected, the news has elicited strong reactions. Questions arose: ...
Today, the University of Guelph abruptly cancelled the “People’s Conference for Palestinian Solidarity,” organized by the UofG Palestine Students’ Body. No official reason was provided for this decision. However, UofG’s wishy-washy stance towards Palestine and the plight of its people ever since the beginning of t...
November 25, 2025: The Government of Ontario has introduced a new bill called ‘Andrew’s Law’ aimed at addressing dangerous driving in the province. If passed, this bill will implement lifetime driving bans for individuals convicted of dangerous driving that results in death. The bill is named in honour of Andrew...
The logistics of Toronto are changing, and they are changing fast. At this rate, and assuming the city’s transit projects over the next 10 years are completed on time, the days are not far off when car ownership may be limited to automobile collectors only. Why do we say this? Toronto is set to […]
Canadian Muslim parents are already aware of the challenges they face regarding their children’s safety and activities, both online and offline. Given the current situation in Gaza, this issue becomes even more urgent. It’s easy for young people to feel alienated and “wronged” in today’s climate. However, we must ...
The City of Brampton is proposing to increase the official fee that ride-share companies pay by an additional 5 cents. This change will take effect on January 1, 2026. But how does this relate to property taxes? According to city officials, the additional fee collected from this increase will be used to provide relief to residents from [&helli...
Environment Canada has issued a winter storm watch today, notifying Ontarians that a new low-pressure system is expected to develop south of Lake Superior by late Tuesday. This system will bring heavy snowfall across northern Ontario, along with the possibility of squalls and some snow in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The storm is anticipate...
Consider these recent events: Event #1: On November 14, 2025, Premier Ford announced the ban on speed cameras in Ontario, stating he could not impose traffic fines on Ontarians during these hard economic times. How humane is that? Event #2: On November 24, 2025, Premier Ford and his government passed Bill 60, which makes it easier for l...
“One of the key things I’m interested in working on is responding to the affordability crisis,” says Toronto’s top doctor, Dr Michelle Murti. You might wonder how economics and finance became part of medical discourse—wait for her to explain. And she sums it up in just ten seconds. “One of the key things we’...
Although there is no specific data on this topic, most immigrants to Canada understand the significance of home ownership. Long before arriving in Canada, many have already started browsing popular home-selling websites, excitedly exploring neighbourhoods and homes, and even deciding which room will belong to whom. This desire is easy to under...
