Tag: Canada
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Award Show Season: A Look at Diversity
The article focuses on this year’s award season, highlighting moments that showcased how diverse the entertainment industry really is. This piece is the first penned by The Switch’s newest contributor, Savannah Mumby. The Oscars This year’s Oscars were one for the books, as many of us know. And no, we’re not talking about what happened […]
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Staying Local: A Sustainable Switch for Toronto’s Film Industry
This post includes information on The Sustainable Switch and its plans to transform Toronto’s TV and film industry. In 2022, The Sustainable Switch made a switch of its own. Our firm narrowed its scope to focus exclusively on the TV and film industry within the Greater Toronto & Hamilton Area (GTHA). More specifically, we are […]
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Inclusive Entertainment with BIPOC TV & Film
Toronto is home to a fantastic national organization called BIPOC TV & Film. On February 16, 2022, I had the opportunity to interview their director, Kadon Douglas, on the organization and her role in it. This article includes some background information and an exclusive Q&A with Douglas. The organization was launched in 2012 as the […]
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The Sustainable Switch’s Employment Program & Campaign
This morning, our business launched our first GoFundMe campaign. This article explains why we have launched this campaign and what the funds will be going towards. The Sustainable Switch has been operating for just over a year now! Over this period of time, we have had the opportunity to connect and work with post-secondary institutions […]
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The Elimination of Violence Against Women
This article focuses on the 16-day United Nations campaign focusing on the elimination of violence against women and Canada’s December 6th National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women. Within, you can find information on the campaign, initiatives, and the recent increase in violence against women. UNiTE to End Violence Against Women Campaign […]
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Ontario’s Political Party Positions on Electric Vehicles
In November, both the Liberal and Conservative parties in Ontario have announced their visions for the future of electric vehicles in the province. These announcements come months after the New Democratic Party’s (NDP) plan was revealed. This article will discuss these announcements and the various political positions held surrounding EVs in the province. Background Before […]
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An Update on Ontario’s Highway 413
In August 2021, we published a 2-part article on the legal, ethical and ecological irresponsibilities associated with the proposed Highway 413. Access Part 1 here and Part 2 here. This article will include an update on the project and its approval. Building Ontario On November 4, 2021, Ontario’s Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy released the […]
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The 2021/2022 Holiday Gift Guide
After working day and night for the month of November, our first annual holiday gift guide has been officially published! We are incredibly delighted to have this opportunity to work with so many amazing Canadian businesses. From green home solutions and plastic-free groceries to eco-friendly fashion and accessories, this guide will provide you with excellent […]
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Hearing Aids – But Make It Fashion
Hearing aids can be a lot of things to a lot of different people. To some, they are a nuisance or an embarrassment, to others they are the door to a whole new world. This article will focus on Filipino-Canadian Ruzzelle Gasmen’s own hard of hearing journey, and how it has inspired her work. It […]
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Canada’s September 30th Holiday: What is it?
Writing It Into Law On June 3, 2021, Bill C-5, An Act to amend the Bills of Exchange Act, the Interpretation Act and the Canada Labour Code (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation), received Royal Assent. This allowed for the designation of September 30th as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, marking a new public holiday for […]