Japreet Lehal

COLUMN: We need to explore electoral reform

COLUMN: We need to explore electoral reform

All systems have their pros and cons and we need to build greater momentum around this issue .

COLUMN: We need to explore electoral reform
COLUMN: To help the hungry, close the food waste gap

COLUMN: To help the hungry, close the food waste gap

Millions of pounds of food are wasted in Canada annually, even though many families struggle with poverty and hunger.

COLUMN: To help the hungry, close the food waste gap
COLUMN: Reinstate B.C.’s human rights commission

COLUMN: Reinstate B.C.’s human rights commission

While progress has been made in addressing and helping to end discrimination, we still have a lot of work to do.

COLUMN: Reinstate B.C.’s human rights commission
COLUMN: Few can afford the price of democracy

COLUMN: Few can afford the price of democracy

We need policies that benefit the majority of British Columbians, not just a small number of wealthy individuals and corporations.

COLUMN: Few can afford the price of democracy
Step up support for domestic violence victims

Step up support for domestic violence victims

The province should introduce a law which allows victims to take leave from work and seek help.

Step up support for domestic violence victims
Step up support for domestic violence victims

COLUMN: B.C. needs workplace legislation for domestic violence victims

All levels of government should do more to help put an end to violence and abuse.

Step up support for domestic violence victims
COLUMN: B.C. offers no real help for the poor

COLUMN: B.C. offers no real help for the poor

True prosperity only exists when every person in society has opportunities.

COLUMN: B.C. offers no real help for the poor
COLUMN: Plastic pollution – start the dialogue

COLUMN: Plastic pollution – start the dialogue

It is estimated that on a yearly basis in Canada, 2.86 billion plastic bags are used, much to the detriment of the environment.

COLUMN: Plastic pollution – start the dialogue
COLUMN: Canada must play a strong role in upholding human rights

COLUMN: Canada must play a strong role in upholding human rights

Foreign policy should include holding governments accountable for their actions.

COLUMN: Canada must play a strong role in upholding human rights
COLUMN: Too many B.C. kids are going hungry

COLUMN: Too many B.C. kids are going hungry

One in five, or 167,810 children, live in poverty in this province.

COLUMN: Too many B.C. kids are going hungry
COLUMN: Youth in care need greater support

COLUMN: Youth in care need greater support

It is often said that the true measure of our society’s success is based on how we treat the most vulnerable.

COLUMN: Youth in care need greater support
COLUMN: Canada has a role to play on the world stage

COLUMN: Canada has a role to play on the world stage

Make your ballot count in this federal election.

COLUMN: Canada has a role to play on the world stage
COLUMN: Transitions – Tips for a new school year

COLUMN: Transitions – Tips for a new school year

Whether starting high school or post-secondary classes, going in with an open mind and an optimistic attitude can make all the difference.

COLUMN: Transitions – Tips for a new school year
COLUMN: Prison reform is an election issue

COLUMN: Prison reform is an election issue

Solitary confinement should not be used in lieu of addressing underlying mental health problems.

COLUMN: Prison reform is an election issue
COLUMN: Work to keep the spirit of Canada Day

COLUMN: Work to keep the spirit of Canada Day

Government leaders must address the nation's challenging issues.

COLUMN: Work to keep the spirit of Canada Day
COLUMN: Keep Bill C-51 in mind on voting day

COLUMN: Keep Bill C-51 in mind on voting day

As public protests and online petitions are showing, Canadians have many issues with the legislation.

COLUMN: Keep Bill C-51 in mind on voting day
COLUMN: Concerns over Bill C-51 not addressed

COLUMN: Concerns over Bill C-51 not addressed

Time allowed for debate does not match the magnitude of the changes being implemented.

COLUMN: Concerns over Bill C-51 not addressed
COLUMN: Let’s make sure transit funds aren’t wasted

COLUMN: Let’s make sure transit funds aren’t wasted

Independent oversight needed for administration of transportation dollars.

COLUMN: Let’s make sure transit funds aren’t wasted
COLUMN: Resolutions for the new year

COLUMN: Resolutions for the new year

For 2015, I hope we can all succeed in strengthening deeper respect and kindness towards one another in our world.

COLUMN: Resolutions for the new year
COLUMN: The stateless – no place to call home

COLUMN: The stateless – no place to call home

Having no nationality affects people of all ages and prevents them from accessing vital services in their day-to-day lives.

COLUMN: The stateless – no place to call home