Immigration after Brexit Helena Martin Jan 23, 2017 With the British referendum decision to leave the European Union, the public has been concerned with the issue of…
Are We Ready for More Open Borders? Helena Martin Jan 16, 2017 With the political events in 2016, I found myself in a liberal bubble. We assumed that the world is ready for more…
My CIC Experience Helena Martin Jan 9, 2017 **Note: This blog post is meant to suggest improvements with the immigration system based on my personal…
Canadian Expats and Their Right to Vote Helena Martin Dec 13, 2016 The world has never been more interconnected than it is today. Not only are goods traded across borders, but people…
A Villain Among Heroes: Marcos’ burial in the Cemetery of Heroes Helena Martin Dec 6, 2016 The Marcos family has been attempting to move Ferdinand Marcos’ preserved remains, which have been memorialized…
A Year After Landing: Syrian Refugees in Canada Helena Martin Dec 5, 2016 Last December, Canada welcomed its first batch of Syrian refugees to Toronto. Since then, the Trudeau government…
DACA policy and Its Recipients Helena Martin Nov 21, 2016 Unlike Canada, the United States prides itself in its “melting pot” of cultures. Immigrants are welcome as long as…
Generalisations After Trump’s Election Helena Martin Nov 17, 2016 Extremist Trump supporters have been bolder with their action since their champion’s win on November 8th. For…
American Haste to Come to Canada: The Truth of the Process Helena Martin Nov 14, 2016 With the results of the American elections last Tuesday, many Americans are claiming they have decided to immigrate…
Unfortunately, Hate Has Won Helena Martin Nov 10, 2016 The world was stunned yesterday as Donald Trump won the 2016 American presidential election. His fear tactics have…