U.N. Global Compact for Migration: Defining Our Common Humanity
Category: Commentary

U.N. Global Compact for Migration: Defining Our Common Humanity

The Canadian Press and the CTV News brought to public attention on December 4, 2018 that “Trudeau and Scheer clash over Canada signing UN compact on migrants.” Even before the signature of the Government of Canada under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to the agreement was affixed, the Tory leader took the contrary position and vowed: “A Conservative government under Andrew Scheer’s leadership would immediately withdraw Canada from this Global Compact on Migration (GCM).”

Explaining Climate Change, an Urgent Concern

Explaining Climate Change, an Urgent Concern
Category: Commentary

Global warming isn't a prediction. It is happening. - James Hansen.One of the most pressing problems that confront the world right now is the rising temperature of the oceans monitored by scientists over the years. Because water constitutes more than 70 percent of the earth and more than 90 percent of water is found in oceans, this phenomenon has caused scientists and responsible leaders of many nations to worry about the reality of global warming or climate change.

Thirteen Reasons Why Our Children Should Stay In School

Thirteen Reasons Why Our Children Should Stay In School
Category: Commentary

One of the most heartbreaking trends, observe our Filipino service providers and youth workers in Canada, is how our youth, especially children of new immigrants in the last 10 years, are no longer encouraged or pushed by their parents and elders to continue their schooling beyond high school, or even to finish high school.