Japreet Lehal

YOUTH VOICE: Looking beyond as we vote

Future leader will have impact internationally, writes youth columnist Japreet Lehal.

COLUMN: Canada has a role to play on the world stage

COLUMN: Canada has a role to play on the world stage

Make your ballot count in this federal election.

COLUMN: Canada has a role to play on the world stage
COLUMN: Transitions – Tips for a new school year

COLUMN: Transitions – Tips for a new school year

Whether starting high school or post-secondary classes, going in with an open mind and an optimistic attitude can make all the difference.

COLUMN: Transitions – Tips for a new school year

YOUTH VOICE: Return to school upon us

Study habits, organization aid students’ success, writes Japreet Lehal.

YOUTH VOICE: Prison system needs change

Solitary confinement should not be used in lieu of addressing underlying health problems, writes Japreet Lehal.

COLUMN: Prison reform is an election issue

COLUMN: Prison reform is an election issue

Solitary confinement should not be used in lieu of addressing underlying mental health problems.

COLUMN: Prison reform is an election issue
COLUMN: Work to keep the spirit of Canada Day

COLUMN: Work to keep the spirit of Canada Day

Government leaders must address the nation's challenging issues.

COLUMN: Work to keep the spirit of Canada Day
COLUMN: Keep Bill C-51 in mind on voting day

COLUMN: Keep Bill C-51 in mind on voting day

As public protests and online petitions are showing, Canadians have many issues with the legislation.

COLUMN: Keep Bill C-51 in mind on voting day
COLUMN: Concerns over Bill C-51 not addressed

COLUMN: Concerns over Bill C-51 not addressed

Time allowed for debate does not match the magnitude of the changes being implemented.

COLUMN: Concerns over Bill C-51 not addressed

YOUTH VOICE: The sweetness of freedom

Since its introduction in January, we have seen protests across Canada against Bill C-51.

COLUMN: Let’s make sure transit funds aren’t wasted

COLUMN: Let’s make sure transit funds aren’t wasted

Independent oversight needed for administration of transportation dollars.

COLUMN: Let’s make sure transit funds aren’t wasted

YOUTH VOICE: A place to call home

Last month, the United Nations launched a Campaign to End Statelessness, a crisis that affects 10 million people around the world.

COLUMN: The stateless – no place to call home

COLUMN: The stateless – no place to call home

Having no nationality affects people of all ages and prevents them from accessing vital services in their day-to-day lives.

COLUMN: The stateless – no place to call home

YOUTH VOICE: Canada stands strong in wake of attack

Canadians come together after two soldiers killed on home soil

YOUTH VOICE: Preparing for the school year ahead

It's important to begin the school year with optimism, writes columnist Japreet Lehal

COLUMN: Prepare to make an informed vote

COLUMN: Prepare to make an informed vote

Democracy depends on the true engagement of individuals like you and I.

COLUMN: Prepare to make an informed vote
On July 23, 1914, 355 passengers on the Komagata Maru were forced to leave Vancouver’s harbour and return to India.

COLUMN: Remembering the Komagata Maru incident

We must continue to scrutinize government policies on immigration and citizenship to ensure that Canada remains a welcoming country.

On July 23, 1914, 355 passengers on the Komagata Maru were forced to leave Vancouver’s harbour and return to India.
COLUMN: Speak up against torture

COLUMN: Speak up against torture

The harsh suffering that victims of torture face in detention is disturbing and a threat to universal human rights.

COLUMN: Speak up against torture
COLUMN: Young workers in peril

COLUMN: Young workers in peril

According to the United Nations, there are 168 million child labourers.

COLUMN: Young workers in peril
COLUMN: Summer – time to get active

COLUMN: Summer – time to get active

Warm weather is an excellent opportunity for parents to encourage greater outdoor activities for their children.

COLUMN: Summer – time to get active