The South China Sea Dispute: A Diplomatic Showdown Helena Martin Nov 8, 2016 With rising tensions in the South China Sea, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries are…
Where Are You From? Helena Martin Nov 7, 2016 Canada takes pride in its multicultural population. In 2011, the National Household Survey found that there are…
Sick of Complaints Helena Martin Oct 31, 2016 Canadian healthcare is one of the biggest upsides to living in Canada. Procedures, check-ups, and medication are…
Watch Your Language! Helena Martin Oct 27, 2016 As an immigrant, one of the biggest challenges is overcoming the language barrier. It can be really daunting to…
Escaping the Jungle Helena Martin Oct 24, 2016 “The Jungle” in Calais, France is to be permanently closed and demolished, and authorities will begin to evict…
Immigrants and the Election in the United States Helena Martin Oct 20, 2016 On average, the United States welcomes about 3,000 new citizens a day. As a nation of immigrants, the USA…
A Call for Increased Transparency Helena Martin Oct 17, 2016 A bureaucracy works. It’s evident in the success of Canada’s systems. No process is perfect, and there are…
A Mutually Beneficial Situation Helena Martin Oct 13, 2016 In the last year alone, Canada has welcomed more than 320,000 newcomers — clearly indicating that a lot of people…
The Punisher: the Filipino Peoples’ President Helena Martin Oct 12, 2016 Last May, the Philippines had its presidential elections, and winning by a significant margin was Rodrigo…
Leaving Everything Behind: Why do People Immigrate? Helena Martin Oct 10, 2016 Pack everything up, buy a ticket, and leave your home. There, no one knows you, and you might have to start from…