How Graffiti Became More Than Just ‘Vandalism’
New York’s contemporary art auction house Sotheby’s is hushed with transplants, tourists and collectors who never left. It’s May 18, 2017, and—as the story goes—auctioneer Oliver Barker is in motion, staring down a congregation of rising paddles and formal attire. There’s a cool rhythm t
The Business Case For Vulnerable Leadership
When Abdullah Snobar reflects on the many moments that have made him one of the country’s trailblazing tech leaders, a career trajectory that earned him a spot on Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 in 2018, his expression offers hints of who he is and who he’s been. There are glimpses of a wide-eyed and
Immigrants Don’t Need ‘Canadian Experience,’ Actually
It’s no secret that many Canadian employers routinely discriminate against immigrants for the crime of lacking “Canadian experience.” Advocates and non-profit organizations have long bemoaned this unfair practice. For decades, immigrants have found crafty ways to sidestep this hurdle, acquirin
Why Aren’t Dementia Patients Getting The Culturally Competent Care They Need?
Bhavini Patel’s father never missed an issue of The Globe and Mail, reading it from front to back when it arrived on his doorstep. “For decades, we subscribed to it at home,” she recalls. “Then, one day he said to me, ‘Cancel the subscription. I don’t feel like reading the paper anymore.
Immigrants are the Future. So Why Isn’t Anyone Talking To Us?
It’s a narrative we could all recite in our sleep by now: Canada is a champion of immigration and a model for other countries. Close to a quarter of Canada’s population was born somewhere else. Immigrants fuel the economy; they’re the future. All true—but then why is no one talking to us? Th
These Aren’t Your Typical ‘Immigrant Stories’
When I was a kid, I didn’t like the word ‘immigrant.’ I’ve always felt that being an immigrant wasn’t the problem. I was born in Trinidad and moved to Canada when I was four (in December—and yes, that went over exactly as well as you think it did), and I was very proud to be […]
Newsflash: An App Isn’t Going To Solve Racism
If you don’t think too deeply about it, it sounds like the type of problem-solving gadget that could have useful applications: an app that can change anyone’s accent to a “Western” one (think: nondescript suburban American) in real time. That was exactly the intention for Sanas.ai, a Pal
How Goodee’s Office Reflects Its Montreal Staff
When twin brothers Byron and Dexter Peart launched their ethical, globally sourced online housewares store Goodee in 2019, their team of nine was operating out of a shared workspace in Montreal. Once the pandemic hit, like many companies, Goodee went remote. But, by 2023, the brothers, whose parents
Episode 1: How Canada’s Immigration Story Can Shape Your Success Journey
In this episode, we delve into the life of Rt. Hon. Adrienne Clarkson, whose early experiences as an immigrant child from Hong Kong to Canada shaped her understanding of diversity andinclusion. She recounts her arrival in Canada during World War II, emphasizing the challenges and opportunities that
