By Asher Greenberg For those unfamiliar with the debate, the problem and solution can seem rather simple. Ontario funds both public and Catholic schools, but it does not fund any other faith-based or religious schools. The United Nations twice ruled Ontario’s system unfair. Elections have been fought and lost over the question of whether to extend funding to [...]

By Asher Greenberg It costs more than undergraduate education, every year. In today’s multicultural Ontario, it can cost $5-10,000 per year, per child to send your kids to a religious or faith-based private school. If you’re not in the Catholic system, that is. This at a time when the middle class is shrinking. In the last [...]

In a competitive job market, prospective employees need something to make their resumes stand out. French/English bilingualism seems to be one way to accomplish this and can provide advantages to job seekers in the form of higher employment rates and in some cases, higher incomes. By Veronique Herry-Saint-Onge There’s no doubt Canada is facing an [...]

Income inequality has become a major issue in the media and public consciousness. But what is it, how do we measure it, and why is it important? “Whatever the objectives of protesters involved in Occupy Wall Street, they have succeeded in engaging the country in a conversation about income inequality.” – Dylan Byers, Politico.com “Inequality [...]

By Siobhan McClelland A Canadian law degree was viewed as a golden ticket to a well-paying, successful career, complete with a mansion and Mercedes. However, the value of a law degree today is  questionable given the astronomical increase of tuition fees, leaving graduates with high debts rather than riches. “The stark reality is that it [...]

By Rachel Phan Tithing is considered mandatory by some devout Christians, but the recession has caused many to question whether they can afford to give.   Tithing is an ancient practice where parishioners give 10 per cent of their net incomes to their churches, regardless of financial status. This has complications for some of the [...]