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Akolisa Ufodike


Merit, equity, and the Canadian talent question

The question is not whether standards should remain high, but whether the systems used to recognize merit are broad enough to capture the full range of available talent.

opinion | BY AKOLISA UFODIKE | March 17, 2026

The symbolic vote that signals a deeper shift in North American trade

The Feb. 11 vote in the U.S. Congress shows the free-trade consensus that underpinned the Canada–U.S. relationship is no longer structurally guaranteed.

opinion | BY AKOLISA UFODIKE | February 14, 2026

America’s drug-pricing reset will reverberate far beyond Washington

Countries like Canada could find themselves navigating tighter negotiations and slower access to new therapies.

opinion | BY AKOLISA UFODIKE | February 2, 2026

Libya was a warning, Venezuela is the test

Ethical consistency is not a moral add-on to foreign policy, but a prerequisite for stability, credibility, and long-term economic outcomes.

opinion | BY AKOLISA UFODIKE | January 21, 2026
Lena Diab

Why all governments must follow Ontario in scrapping the ‘Canadian experience’ requirement

Ending Canadian experience requirements nationwide would activate talent that already exists within our borders, requiring no new physical infrastructure, no new recruitment campaigns, and no major public expenditure.

opinion | BY AKOLISA UFODIKE | January 2, 2026

Black and racialized Canadians could be a powerful force in this election if they harness the power of block voting

Communities voting around shared interests has helped shape American electoral outcomes for decades, but its potential has not been fully realized in Canada.

opinion | BY AKOLISA UFODIKE, OLADAPO AKINSIPE | April 21, 2025