Maxx Kochar

Canada’s immigration backlash is real, but the story being told about it is often distorted. This article explores racism, housing pressure, economic anxiety and social media amplification.

Governments often say there is not enough money for peace, justice, climate resilience, poverty reduction or sustainable development. Then war starts, and scarcity suddenly disappears. This article examines what military spending reveals about political priorities, prevention, peacebuilding and the Sustainable Development Goals.

Hope is often treated as a feeling, but this white paper frames it as one of humanity’s most valuable resources. Through the language of extraction, refinement and investment, it explores how hope can be cultivated through compassion, education, mental health support, community resilience and sustainable development.