Toronto Business Journal - Toronto Newspaper

Ottawas Judge Sylvia Corthorn shows the need for TV cameras in Canada's courtrooms

admin — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:55:18 +0000

OTTAWA - Canadas justice system operates under a foundational legal pillar known as the "open court principle." Formulated over centuries of common-law tradition and reaffirmed by the Supreme Court of Canada, this principle dictates that justice must not only be done, but must be seen to be done. In theory, any member of the public can walk off the street, pass through security, sit in a gallery, and witness democracys most solemn civic exercise: the administration of the law. This

The post Ottawas Judge Sylvia Corthorn shows the need for TV cameras in Canada's courtrooms appeared first on tobj.ca: Toronto Business Journal - Toronto Newspaper.

Ottawa Court Judge Sylvia Corthorn presents 7 lessons on how to perpetuate domestic violence which leads to premature death

admin — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:49:52 +0000

A Handy Six-Step Guide to Crushing Civil Rights (The Sylvia Corthon Method)The foundation of a free society relies on a terrifyingly fragile premise: that when fundamental rights are violated, an independent judiciary will stand as a shield. But what happens when the shield itself becomes the weapon? Pivotal court decisions do not exist in a vacuum; they set long-lasting legal precedents that dictate how society functions. When a court models how to systematically dismantle a domes

The post Ottawa Court Judge Sylvia Corthorn presents 7 lessons on how to perpetuate domestic violence which leads to premature death appeared first on tobj.ca: Toronto Business Journal - Toronto Newspaper.

Trump's imperial ambitions must not strip Brazil of its future

admin — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:52:40 +0000

The global race to secure the building blocks of the 21st-century economy is undergoing a massive geopolitical realignment. As Western nations scramble to decouple their technology and green energy supply chains from China, they have found a new geological darling: Brazil. Armed with some of the worlds largest unexploited reserves of rare earth elementscritical for electric vehicle motors, wind turbines, and defence systemsBrazil is being positioned as the ultimate "friendly" supplier.

The post Trump's imperial ambitions must not strip Brazil of its future appeared first on tobj.ca: Toronto Business Journal - Toronto Newspaper.

Carney's push for Canadian data centres run into community resistance

admin — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:05:49 +0000

OTTAWA There is a predictable, almost comforting rhythm to the way Ottawa rolls out its grand industrial strategies. First come the sweeping ministerial press releases, complete with slick corporate logos and high-tech backdrops. Then comes Prime Minister Mark Carneys signature economic pitch: Canada, blessed with cool northern air, vast geography, and historically clean power grids, is uniquely positioned to become the ultimate safe haven for Silicon Valleys insatiable compute

The post Carney's push for Canadian data centres run into community resistance appeared first on tobj.ca: Toronto Business Journal - Toronto Newspaper.

Three hard questions for a successful retirement

admin — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:48:38 +0000

We are conditioned to treat retirement as a singular, triumphant finish line. For decades, the cultural narrative has been incredibly simple: work hard, accumulate a healthy nest egg, cross off your immediate travel bucket list, and then settle into a permanent, blissful sunset. It is a fairy tale told in financial brochures and bank commercials, designed to make us focus entirely on a magic savings number.But anyone who has actually lived through the initial honeymoon phase of retirement knows

The post Three hard questions for a successful retirement appeared first on tobj.ca: Toronto Business Journal - Toronto Newspaper.

How EQ Banks Grand Scan Contest is redefining retail banking and consumer engagement

admin — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:33:26 +0000

In an era where consumer attention is fragmented and brand loyalty is harder to secure than ever, financial institutions and retail giants are constantly seeking innovative ways to capture market share. Look no further than the recent announcement from EQ Bank, Canadas digital banking trailblazer, which has just launched its largest-ever retail loyalty promotion: the Grand Scan Contest.By offering a jaw-dropping grand prize of 25 million PC Optimum points (valued at $25,000 in grocery and

The post How EQ Banks Grand Scan Contest is redefining retail banking and consumer engagement appeared first on tobj.ca: Toronto Business Journal - Toronto Newspaper.

Supreme Court of Canada perpetrates systemic racism against Black Canadians

admin — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:12:53 +0000

When Canadians talk about systemic racism in the justice system, the conversation often focuses on the front lines: policing, arbitrary stops, and disproportionate rates of incarceration. But systemic bias does not stop at the prison gates, nor does it dissolve in the lower courts. It reaches all the way to the highest court in the land. For decades, the Supreme Court of Canada has maintained a damaging blind spot when it comes to the lived realities of Black Canadians, reinforcing a multi-tiere

The post Supreme Court of Canada perpetrates systemic racism against Black Canadians appeared first on tobj.ca: Toronto Business Journal - Toronto Newspaper.

10 reasons this Transgender Dating site has become the best

admin — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:45:09 +0000

The mainstream online dating ecosystem is broken, but for transgender individuals, the stakes are significantly higher than just a bad date. On standard apps, trans users are routinely subjected to aggressive hyper-sexualization, systemic safety risks, and algorithmic isolation. Driven by profit margins and high-volume swiping, these tech giants treat safety as an afterthought.Real change requires a structural shift. True digital safety and dignity cannot be achieved by simply adding a profile t

The post 10 reasons this Transgender Dating site has become the best appeared first on tobj.ca: Toronto Business Journal - Toronto Newspaper.

Transgender: A deep dive into the dos and donts of dating trans women

admin — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:56:44 +0000

When it comes to romantic relationships between cisgender men and transgender women, society often drops a heavy curtain of stigma, secrecy, and profound misunderstanding. Transgender women face disproportionate rates of social isolation and marginalization. In the dating world, they are frequently subjected to a paradoxical mix of intense public rejection and private hyper-fixation. For a relationship in this dynamic to succeed, it cannot rely on passive affection. It requires active emotional

The post Transgender: A deep dive into the dos and donts of dating trans women appeared first on tobj.ca: Toronto Business Journal - Toronto Newspaper.

NORAD is our strategic suicide: How a unified command structure castrates Canadas military consciousness

admin — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:09:13 +0000

For generations, Canadian leaders have operated under a comfortable, bipartisan assumption: that our primary security challenges exist across the oceans, and that our southern neighbour is the permanent guarantor of our national sovereignty. We routinely draft white papers analysing Chinese maritime expansion and Russian arctic manoeuvring, reassuring ourselves that our vast resource wealth and open border are safely shielded by the protective wing of the American military umbrella.That comforta

The post NORAD is our strategic suicide: How a unified command structure castrates Canadas military consciousness appeared first on tobj.ca: Toronto Business Journal - Toronto Newspaper.

Pro-Monarchy sentiment rises as Canadians get new $20 Bill

admin — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:05:05 +0000

The Bank of Canadas unveiling of the new vertical $20 polymer bank note featuring King Charles III comes amid a notable shift in public sentiment regarding the Crown. While debates over Canada's ties to the British monarchy have historically leaned toward severing them, recent polling data highlights a resurgence in support driven by geopolitical identity. According to data compiled by Ipsos, pro-monarchy sentiment has gained ground as Canadians increasingly view the institution as a key

The post Pro-Monarchy sentiment rises as Canadians get new $20 Bill appeared first on tobj.ca: Toronto Business Journal - Toronto Newspaper.

Why Canada must re-arm on a 1939 footing to confront an unconstrained Superpower

admin — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:37:35 +0000

The fibreglass hulls of the submarines at West Edmonton Mall were dragged out of the worlds largest indoor amusement park decades ago, yet in the high-stakes, transactional theatre of modern American diplomacy, those defunct shopping mall attractions have suddenly become the defining metaphor for Canadas systemic vulnerability.When Scott Bessent, Donald Trumps Treasury Secretary, took to the airwaves to dismiss the brewing U.S.-Canada trade war, he did so with a smirk. Laughing off Otta

The post Why Canada must re-arm on a 1939 footing to confront an unconstrained Superpower appeared first on tobj.ca: Toronto Business Journal - Toronto Newspaper.

Washingtons leaked CUSMA demands aim to end Canadian sovereignty

admin — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:53:21 +0000

OTTAWA When the Canadian negotiating team abruptly walked away from bilateral trade talks in August 2026, the official response from the Prime Ministers Office was carefully scrubbed of emotion. It spoke of "profound structural asymmetries" and "unreconcilable regulatory diverges." It was the language of bureaucratic diplomacy, designed to calm financial markets and prevent a rout of the Canadian dollar.But a comprehensive leak of the Trump administrations 12 core negotiating condition

The post Washingtons leaked CUSMA demands aim to end Canadian sovereignty appeared first on tobj.ca: Toronto Business Journal - Toronto Newspaper.

Carney Liberals sweep in face of sell-out Conservatives and inept NDP

admin — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 03:06:52 +0000

The political landscape has shifted dramatically. The latest electoral map confirms what many felt but few pundits dared to predict: a decisive sweep for Mark Carneys Liberal Party. This victory is less about a sudden love for the status quo and more about a rational Canadian public rejecting the deeply flawed alternatives on either side of the House.For years, the political narrative was dominated by an aggressive Official Opposition promising a common-sense revolution. Instead, voters looki

The post Carney Liberals sweep in face of sell-out Conservatives and inept NDP appeared first on tobj.ca: Toronto Business Journal - Toronto Newspaper.

Canadian workplace well-being needs improvement

admin — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:20:00 +0000

Introduction: The Modern Workplace ParadoxA comprehensive study conducted by Leger and commissioned by Dialogue Health Technologies Inc. outlines a critical inflection point for Canadian workplace culture. The annual State of Workplace Well-Being report details a stark paradox defining the modern Canadian workforce: while employees grapple with unprecedented declines in their mental, physical, and financial heal

The post Canadian workplace well-being needs improvement appeared first on tobj.ca: Toronto Business Journal - Toronto Newspaper.

Why the IKEA-Xbox collab is a milestone for grown-up gamers

admin — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:14:46 +0000

For decades, gaming culture suffered from a severe aesthetic identity crisis. If you wanted a dedicated setup, your consumer options were largely restricted to aggressive neon LED strips, bulky racing-style chairs with garish branding, and sharp, futuristic black plastic. It was a visual style that screamed "adolescent bedroom" or "basement bunker," creating a sharp, sometimes contentious visual divide in any shared household. For the adult who enjoyed spending their evenings exploring virtual w

The post Why the IKEA-Xbox collab is a milestone for grown-up gamers appeared first on tobj.ca: Toronto Business Journal - Toronto Newspaper.

What Tim Hortons Harry Potter pivot says about its corporate view of Canadian identity

admin — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:38:28 +0000

There was a time when the Canadian morning ritual was a simple, unadorned affair. You stood in a reliably long queue, shuffled your boots against the winter slush, and ordered a Double-Double. It was a cultural contract built on the premise of no-nonsense utility. But walking into a franchise today, you are no longer just a commuter seeking a caffeine jolt; you are a Muggle being aggressively sorted into a Hogwarts house.The recent rollout of Tim Hortons "Back to Hogwarts" campaigncomplete

The post What Tim Hortons Harry Potter pivot says about its corporate view of Canadian identity appeared first on tobj.ca: Toronto Business Journal - Toronto Newspaper.

Canadian Race Relations Foundation invites proposals on anti-racism

admin — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:34:56 +0000

OTTAWA The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) has officially opened its national call for proposals for the National Anti-Racism Fund (NARF) Projects Grants, unlocking a new wave of capital aimed at dismantling systemic discrimination across the country.With individual grant allocations ranging from $25,000 to $125,000, the federal Crown corporation is targeting community-led initiatives that move beyond dialogue and toward measurable institutional change. The intake arrives at a crit

The post Canadian Race Relations Foundation invites proposals on anti-racism appeared first on tobj.ca: Toronto Business Journal - Toronto Newspaper.

Lake Ontario, Not Lake America: Why Ontario Must Sue Google Over Digital Colonialism

admin — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:09:13 +0000

In the age of the smartphone, mapping apps do not merely describe realitythey create it. When millions of people glance at their screens to navigate, plan travel, or check weather patterns, they treat the digital map as an absolute, objective truth. It is this immense psychological and cultural power that makes Googles recent decision to alter the map of the Great Lakes so dangerous. By extending an American executive order across the international boundary and labelling the

The post Lake Ontario, Not Lake America: Why Ontario Must Sue Google Over Digital Colonialism appeared first on tobj.ca: Toronto Business Journal - Toronto Newspaper.

Lake Ontario: What Google Maps would do if it respected international law

admin — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:12:31 +0000

In an era where digital mapping platforms function as the de facto arbiters of global geography, the boundaries and names displayed on our screens carry immense geopolitical weight. A single algorithmic adjustment or database update can reshape how millions of people perceive national sovereignty. However, a map should reflect established legal realities and bilateral treaties, not the unilateral declarations of an individual government. If technology giants like Google Maps

The post Lake Ontario: What Google Maps would do if it respected international law appeared first on tobj.ca: Toronto Business Journal - Toronto Newspaper.