Changiz M. Varzi

4 weeks ago | policyalternatives.ca | Jon Milton |Changiz M. Varzi

Since Prime Minister Mark Carney dissolved Parliament and called a snap election, party leaders have focused their campaigns on economic issues, including the U.S. tariff war and tax cuts—but that’s not the only issue on the agenda. Activists and human rights organizations across Canada have formed the Vote Palestine campaign, and are pushing candidates to take a stand on Israel’s genocide in Gaza, which has claimed at least 51,000 lives.

2 months ago | policyalternatives.ca | Jon Milton |Changiz M. Varzi

Donald Trump had barely settled into the White House when his victory sent a wave of anxiety through Canadian politicians, business leaders, and citizens. Concerns quickly emerged about a potential trade war between the two North American neighbors and a surge in immigration. How will stricter US immigration policies impact Canada?

Feb 13, 2025 | nationalobserver.com | Changiz M. Varzi |Max Fawcett

Adrian Niculcea was about eight years old when he first rode a bike, a red Pegas, borrowed from a friend. “As soon as I got on, I had no trouble keeping my balance,” said Adrian, who grew up in Vatra Dornei, a small Romanian city surrounded by forested hills in the country's northeast. “It was my first time on two wheels, and I fell in love immediately. A deep, deep love. I was ready to do anything to have my own bike.”Getting one was not so easy.