THE Y-AXIS BLOG

Permanent residence in Canada applies to persons who are not citizens of Canada but who have been granted permission to live and work in Canada without any limitation on their stay. The PR visa is valid for five years, after which it can be renewed. A permanent resident is expected to live in Canada for… Read More »

Cannabis is legal for adults in Canada. Nevertheless, it is still illegal to transport cannabis – as well as all and any products that contain cannabis, as well as those containing CBD – across the Canadian border. Here, ‘CBD’ stands for cannabidiol, a chemical compound extracted from the Cannabis sativa plant which is commonly known… Read More »

Moving Forward Together – Canada’s 2030 Agenda National Strategy was launched in support of the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to eradicate poverty, safeguard the environment, and ensure that people live in peace and prosperity. One of these goals (SDG 17) is to ‘Strengthen the… Read More »

Although the number of foreign conflicts has declined in recent decades, war, terrorism, and widespread local conflicts continue to shake the world (especially in poverty affected regions). Without addressing instability and conflict, we will never be able to achieve sustainable development and poverty eradication. Nonetheless, instability and violence are global issues that impact the well-being… Read More »

In the past 50 years, shifts in biodiversity due to human activities have occurred more quickly than at any other point in human history. One of the most significant causes of biodiversity loss is habitat change as a result of mining natural resources for agricultural development and urbanization. Deforestation and desertification caused by human activity… Read More »

Historically, large water bodies and coastal areas have been the sites of urbanization. As a result, the discharge of sewage and waste is one of the most dangerous ways in which cities pollute water bodies. According to statistics, two-thirds of waste from cities is pumped untreated into reservoirs, rivers, and seawater. The U.N Sustainable Development… Read More »