Working But Staying Poor

07/24/2026 The Social Eyes 0

By Oumou Diakité In Quebec, many thousands of people hold down a job while receiving social assistance. This phenomenon, sometimes called the “working poor paradox,” raises a fundamental question: how can it be possible to work — sometimes part-time, sometimes irregularly —  and still remain […] See more

Six Years Old and In Business

11/28/2025 Raymond Viger 0

By Raymond Viger I have finished my school classes. After playing a bit in the schoolyard… business meeting. I meet the two artists I represent to review our sales. One artist makes little crosses with small ceramic squares. They can be pinned to a collar […] See more

In Praise of Cash

12/20/2024 Colin McGregor 0

By Colin McGregor I’m talking to a Montreal author. He opens his wallet and shows me a thick wad of lottery tickets. “Thank goodness we still use cash in our society,” he says. “How could the cashier at my convenience store pay me prizes for […] See more