Category: Opinion
-
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…
-
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…
-
We can help the planet and reduce inflation by consuming less
When I came to Canada, as an immigrant, I had very little money. I struggled to pay for rent, food, and tuition and at that time I learned to be frugal and to ask myself if every item I bought was a want or a need. Now, after 22 23 years in Canada, I am…
-
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…
-
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…
-
Save money and save the environment, Dump your car
I used to be a car owner. Since I was a little kid, I always saw car ownership as a symbol of independence, autonomy, and as a status symbol. Now, whenever I see people driving big SUVs, the first thought that comes to my mind is this: Those people are assholes! The second thought that…