Yusra Qadir

Earlier this year, I had the privilege of joining the Governor General's Canadian Leadership Conference (GGCLC) 2026 – two weeks in Prince Edward Island alongside 250 leaders from business, government, Indigenous communities, non-profits, academia, health, agriculture, military service, and community sectors. We were there to explore the opportunities, challenges, and future of communities across the province. I came home with a lot more than that.

International Women’s Day (IWD) serves as a platform to highlight women's social, economic, cultural, and political achievements...

Context June 20th commemorates World Refugee Day. This day celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution. The theme for 2024 is “Solidarity with Refugees”. This means being inclusive, opening hearts, minds, and doors for refugees, and reflecting on their unique contexts, needs and challenges. Solidarity also means finding sustainable solutions to conflict to support refugees’ safe returns to their homes. In...