Tag: taking my seat

Taking my seat: Where are our leaders?

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It’s 2018 and I’m waiting for our political leaders to step up. Why is it every day that we hear about a new scandal or problem? Why do we hear so often about the celebrities we idolize, the leaders of the free world and the leaders in our own backyard in a negative light? I find, comparatively, when...

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Taking my seat: Politics and Hollywood

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Ready for it? I wasn’t. In case you missed it, Taylor Swift released her sixth studio album titled Reputation last Friday. Before I get into it, let’s make one thing clear: I used to be a huge Swifty. I’ve been to her concerts, purchased her t-shirts and up until now, bought all of her music.  Now,...

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Taking my seat: Claiming to be a feminist is not enough

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Under the leadership of Phillipe Couillard’s Liberal government, the Quebec National Assembly adopted Bill 62 in mid-October.  Bill 62 bans Quebec citizens from accessing provincial and municipal public services while having their faces covered. Even though initially the bill was only directed at...

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Taking my seat: Let's talk about the table in the room

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I’ve been writing this column for two months now and I realized I hadn’t taken the time to explain my thought process behind the column name ‘Taking my Seat”.  The idea of taking one’s seat and being a part of a conversation while still making room for others is so important. We need to understand...

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