A candid interview about a prostitute's view on her path and of the overwhelming phenomenon of sex-trafficking in Canada. GN: So you entered the sex trade at a very young age – you were 14 years old - what made you go down that path? Mistress Envy: Um this girl I know she was dating this guy that was kind of like the ‘ring leader’ like he had these guys come into his apartment and t [...]
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Robert Gene
"My mom says not to over-feed him" Robert says of the dog in the industrial park facing his bleak Windsor Ontario home. In this industrial town, everything is a varying shade of gray....
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"Really, I look forward to the Canadian Tire and Shoppers Drug Mart ads, see what kind of specials they have"
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Pour Xi, le Canada, c’est une chance de se découvrir intimement au delà de l’identité chinoise dont elle a hérité.
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As a follower of American politics who lives in Canada, I am always very aware of the contrast in our countries' styles of political engagement, and, I confess, I sometimes don't know how to feel about our gradualist, more-or-less-rational, reality-based way of doing politics...
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I love French culture. It’s one of the reasons why Montreal is one of the happiest cities in the world. But it’s not the only reason. We have a vibrant and diverse culture here. I’m a proud Quebecer and a proud Montrealer. I’m proud of my roots which go deep in this country - and also stretch across the globe. My skin is not pure white and my father was not born on this soil - but I am Canadian. Je suis Quebecois. Perhaps us adults can spend less time playing politics and spend more time on the same team. Shared goals and cooperation. Ultimately, that’s what will unite us. That, and our kids.
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I love French culture. It’s one of the reasons why Montreal is one of the happiest cities in the world. But it’s not the only reason. We have a vibrant and diverse culture here. I’m a proud Quebecer and a proud Montrealer. I’m proud of my roots which go deep in this country - and also stretch across the globe. My skin is not pure white and my father was not born on this soil - but I am Canadian. Je suis Quebecois. Perhaps us adults can spend less time playing politics and spend more time on the same team. Shared goals and cooperation. Ultimately, that’s what will unite us. That, and our kids.
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