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‘Pax Americana’ in Toronto: How speculative art can help us navigate threats
The art project shows how storytelling is a powerful tool to envision potential futures so they can be interrupted before they become reality.
Decades of neglect: Migrant farm worker housing needs national regulatory standards
Canada’s ability to produce food hinges on hiring migrant agricultural workers. Yet, housing for these workers is often overcrowded, dangerous and undignified.
Tax Canadian movies? Why culture has always been at the centre of trade wars
The recent U.S. announcement to tax and ban foreign films may seem out of place in trade talks. But culture has long been a key part of North American trade relations.
