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In recent years, Canadian politics has become increasingly dominated by the language of empathy, sentiment, and — at times — confrontation. Leaders speak movingly about supporting struggling families, protecting workers, standing up to foreign adversaries, and defending Canadian values. These messages resonate emotionally, but they miss the mark where it matters most: the economy. Let us be clear: empathy is not a sustainable economic policy. Of course, we should care about our neighbours. Of course, government should support the vulnerable and ensure no one is left behind. But good intentions do not create jobs, attract investment, or raise productivity. Empathy without a plan leads only to mounting deficits, declining competitiveness, and a growing sense of frustration among the very people it claims to help. Sentiment is not a sustainable economic policy either. We often hear talk about “protecting Canadian industries” or “preserving Canadian identity” in the face of globalizat...

The latest numbers from Statistics Canada paint a worrying picture: in May, Canadian investors acquired $13.4 billion in foreign securities — mostly U.S. stocks — while foreign investors sold off $2.8 billion in Canadian securities. Together, these international transactions resulted in a net outflow of $16.2 billion from the Canadian economy that month alone, marking the fourth consecutive month of capital flight. Since the beginning of the year, the total outflow has reached a staggering $83.9 billion. On the surface, this may look like dry financial data, but beneath it lies a story with real consequences for Canadian jobs, growth, and competitiveness. When Canadian investors pour money into foreign securities instead of domestic ones, and foreign investors simultaneously pull money out of Canada, it means less capital is available to fund businesses, infrastructure, and innovation here at home. Simply put, money that could have been invested in Canadian factories, tech startups,...

 W hen Bias Meets Logic: Which Should Educated Minds Trust? In an era overflowing with information, where facts are a Google search away and data surrounds us like air, one would think that logical reasoning should reign supreme. Yet, time and again, we see even highly educated individuals making decisions — and defending them fiercely — based on bias rather than logic. Why? Is bias stronger than logical reasoning? And at what point should educated people deliberately lean into logic rather than instinct or prejudice? The truth is both unsettling and instructive: bias is often stronger than logic, because it is older and more deeply wired into who we are. Human beings evolved not as calculating machines but as tribal, emotional creatures who made snap judgments to survive. We developed biases — mental shortcuts — to help us make quick decisions in uncertain environments. These biases often served us well when danger lurked behind every tree, but they are ill-suited for the compl...

  Canada has long prided itself on being a welcoming, open society. For decades, mass immigration has been seen as a cornerstone of our economic growth and cultural richness. But beneath the surface of this noble vision lies a growing tension — the relentless rise in housing costs and the general cost of living. It’s time to confront an uncomfortable truth: mass immigration, as currently managed, is putting unsustainable pressure on Canada’s housing market and living standards. Housing Demand Far Outpaces Supply Canada’s housing supply was already tight before the most recent waves of immigration. For years, home construction lagged behind the needs of a growing population. Yet even in the face of this shortage, Canada continues to accept record numbers of newcomers every year — nearly 500,000 permanent residents annually , plus hundreds of thousands of temporary workers and international students. Basic economics tells us what happens next: when demand rises faster than suppl...

  In a world obsessed with beauty and wealth, many people exhaust themselves chasing after these superficial standards, often forgetting the one arena where everyone has the power to excel— character . Recently, someone shared a blunt but profound conversation he had with a woman: "You are not beautiful. Not that you’re ugly, but if we start counting the most beautiful people in the world, you’re not there. You are not rich. You don’t have money. If we start counting the richest people in the world, you won’t matter. So why are you aiming to compete in categories you are not prepared for?" Of course, she didn’t like what she heard. But the truth rarely comes wrapped in comfort. Why Do We Chase What We Cannot Win? Society has conditioned us to believe that to matter, we must be rich, beautiful, famous, or all three. We measure ourselves against unrealistic ideals, fueled by social media and celebrity culture. We buy expensive clothes, apply countless filters to our pho...

 Marriage is often portrayed as a fairy tale—two people falling in love, saying “I do,” and living happily ever after. But in reality, marriage is not just about love, romantic gestures, or public declarations of affection. It is about discipline, humility, and an ongoing battle—not with your spouse, but with yourself. Love is Not Enough Many people believe that love alone can sustain a marriage. This is a dangerous misconception. Love is like a catalyst in a chemical reaction—it initiates the bond, it ignites passion, but it is not enough to keep the marriage stable over time. What sustains marriage is  discipline , the ability to remain faithful to your vows, and the commitment to do what is right even when emotions waver. Drop Your Ego at the Door One of the biggest determinants of whether a marriage will succeed or fail is your ability to drop your ego before stepping into the covenant of marriage. Many couples come in with attitudes like: "I am the man of the house, so yo...