Canadian Returnee
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Passionate writer and observer navigating life in Canada, exploring topics like culture, politics, and personal growth. Sharing honest insights and sparking thoughtful conversations.
What it Means to be Canadian
Canada’s identity was forged through immigration, Indigenous history, and shared values. What does it truly mean to be Canadian today?
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Canada’s identity was forged through immigration, Indigenous history, and shared values. What does it truly mean to be Canadian today?
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November 12, 2025 at 11:10 AM
What it Means to be Canadian
Canada’s identity was forged through immigration, Indigenous history, and shared values. What does it truly mean to be Canadian today?
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/what-it-me...
Canada’s identity was forged through immigration, Indigenous history, and shared values. What does it truly mean to be Canadian today?
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/what-it-me...
Democrats Keep Losing the Unity Battle
Democrats’ internal divisions weaken their power and progress. Unity, not moral posturing, is the key to real reform and lasting change.
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Democrats’ internal divisions weaken their power and progress. Unity, not moral posturing, is the key to real reform and lasting change.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Democrats Keep Losing the Unity Battle
Democrats’ internal divisions weaken their power and progress. Unity, not moral posturing, is the key to real reform and lasting change.
theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/democrats-...
Democrats’ internal divisions weaken their power and progress. Unity, not moral posturing, is the key to real reform and lasting change.
theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/democrats-...
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November 11, 2025 at 3:28 AM
After some DMs asking for a simple way to contribute, this is a friendly reminder that I have a Buy Me a Coffee.
Your support motivates me deeply. I am incredibly grateful for your support, and that all articles, besides personal updates, are free. buymeacoffee.com/canadianretu...
Your support motivates me deeply. I am incredibly grateful for your support, and that all articles, besides personal updates, are free. buymeacoffee.com/canadianretu...
Canadians are Rethinking the Military
As U.S. pressure grows, Canadians are questioning sovereignty, security, and what it really means to serve.
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As U.S. pressure grows, Canadians are questioning sovereignty, security, and what it really means to serve.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Canadians are Rethinking the Military
As U.S. pressure grows, Canadians are questioning sovereignty, security, and what it really means to serve.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/canadians-...
As U.S. pressure grows, Canadians are questioning sovereignty, security, and what it really means to serve.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/canadians-...
Why Americans Stand Out Abroad
How travel reveals the small social habits, history, and confidence that make Americans instantly recognizable around the world.
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How travel reveals the small social habits, history, and confidence that make Americans instantly recognizable around the world.
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November 8, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Why Americans Stand Out Abroad
How travel reveals the small social habits, history, and confidence that make Americans instantly recognizable around the world.
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How travel reveals the small social habits, history, and confidence that make Americans instantly recognizable around the world.
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Frozen Justice
“Starlight Tours” exposed the cold machinery of Canadian racism and why Canada must confront with its legacy of systemic abuse.
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“Starlight Tours” exposed the cold machinery of Canadian racism and why Canada must confront with its legacy of systemic abuse.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Frozen Justice
“Starlight Tours” exposed the cold machinery of Canadian racism and why Canada must confront with its legacy of systemic abuse.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/frozen-jus...
“Starlight Tours” exposed the cold machinery of Canadian racism and why Canada must confront with its legacy of systemic abuse.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/frozen-jus...
The Reality of Immigration and Deportation in America
Immigration raids in the U.S. reveal deep contradictions in law, policy, and humanity, leaving families and communities in fear and confusion.
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Immigration raids in the U.S. reveal deep contradictions in law, policy, and humanity, leaving families and communities in fear and confusion.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:27 AM
The Reality of Immigration and Deportation in America
Immigration raids in the U.S. reveal deep contradictions in law, policy, and humanity, leaving families and communities in fear and confusion.
theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/the-realit...
Immigration raids in the U.S. reveal deep contradictions in law, policy, and humanity, leaving families and communities in fear and confusion.
theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/the-realit...
Voting Isn’t a Vibe Check: It’s a Responsibility
Refusing to vote doesn’t punish politicians. It punishes the public. Civic duty means showing up, even when no one courts your vote.
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Refusing to vote doesn’t punish politicians. It punishes the public. Civic duty means showing up, even when no one courts your vote.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/voting-isn...
November 5, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Voting Isn’t a Vibe Check: It’s a Responsibility
Refusing to vote doesn’t punish politicians. It punishes the public. Civic duty means showing up, even when no one courts your vote.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/voting-isn...
Refusing to vote doesn’t punish politicians. It punishes the public. Civic duty means showing up, even when no one courts your vote.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/voting-isn...
The End of American Electoral Trust
If Democrats lose in 2026, it may mark the end of trust in U.S. democracy. What happens when a nation can no longer believe in its own elections?
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If Democrats lose in 2026, it may mark the end of trust in U.S. democracy. What happens when a nation can no longer believe in its own elections?
theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/the-end-of...
November 4, 2025 at 11:32 AM
The End of American Electoral Trust
If Democrats lose in 2026, it may mark the end of trust in U.S. democracy. What happens when a nation can no longer believe in its own elections?
theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/the-end-of...
If Democrats lose in 2026, it may mark the end of trust in U.S. democracy. What happens when a nation can no longer believe in its own elections?
theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/the-end-of...
From Abroad to Home: November 2025
Reflecting on family, community, sports, and politics in a changing Canada, where every small event reveals something deeper about who we are becoming.
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Reflecting on family, community, sports, and politics in a changing Canada, where every small event reveals something deeper about who we are becoming.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/from-abroa...
November 4, 2025 at 3:58 AM
From Abroad to Home: November 2025
Reflecting on family, community, sports, and politics in a changing Canada, where every small event reveals something deeper about who we are becoming.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/from-abroa...
Reflecting on family, community, sports, and politics in a changing Canada, where every small event reveals something deeper about who we are becoming.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/from-abroa...
The Crisis of Political Illiteracy in Democracy
Why widespread political ignorance undermines democracy and what each of us must do to fix it.
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Why widespread political ignorance undermines democracy and what each of us must do to fix it.
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November 3, 2025 at 11:24 AM
The Crisis of Political Illiteracy in Democracy
Why widespread political ignorance undermines democracy and what each of us must do to fix it.
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Why widespread political ignorance undermines democracy and what each of us must do to fix it.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/the-crisis...
Learning to Stand Again
Life’s setbacks can break or rebuild us. A reflection on loss, resilience, and the quiet courage to keep going.
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Life’s setbacks can break or rebuild us. A reflection on loss, resilience, and the quiet courage to keep going.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/learning-t...
November 2, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Learning to Stand Again
Life’s setbacks can break or rebuild us. A reflection on loss, resilience, and the quiet courage to keep going.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/learning-t...
Life’s setbacks can break or rebuild us. A reflection on loss, resilience, and the quiet courage to keep going.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/learning-t...
Remigration Threatens America
Stephen Miller’s policies echo Nazi-era ideas, shaping U.S. immigration and citizenship in chilling ways.
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Stephen Miller’s policies echo Nazi-era ideas, shaping U.S. immigration and citizenship in chilling ways.
theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/remigratio...
November 1, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Remigration Threatens America
Stephen Miller’s policies echo Nazi-era ideas, shaping U.S. immigration and citizenship in chilling ways.
theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/remigratio...
Stephen Miller’s policies echo Nazi-era ideas, shaping U.S. immigration and citizenship in chilling ways.
theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/remigratio...
Canada Needs Honest Grocery Labelling
Canadians deserve truth in grocery labelling to rebuild trust and hold corporations accountable for misleading practices.
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Canadians deserve truth in grocery labelling to rebuild trust and hold corporations accountable for misleading practices.
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October 31, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Canada Needs Honest Grocery Labelling
Canadians deserve truth in grocery labelling to rebuild trust and hold corporations accountable for misleading practices.
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Canadians deserve truth in grocery labelling to rebuild trust and hold corporations accountable for misleading practices.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/canada-nee...
October 30, 2025 at 6:05 PM
What Americans Need to Know Before Emigrating to Canada
A guide for Americans moving to Canada on how its government works, how to vote, and what to expect from cross-border taxes and healthcare.
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A guide for Americans moving to Canada on how its government works, how to vote, and what to expect from cross-border taxes and healthcare.
theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/what-ameri...
October 30, 2025 at 10:18 AM
What Americans Need to Know Before Emigrating to Canada
A guide for Americans moving to Canada on how its government works, how to vote, and what to expect from cross-border taxes and healthcare.
theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/what-ameri...
A guide for Americans moving to Canada on how its government works, how to vote, and what to expect from cross-border taxes and healthcare.
theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/what-ameri...
The Shock of Coming Home: Life After Hong Kong and America
Returning to Canada after years abroad is disorienting. A personal story about identity, exile, and learning how to belong again.
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Returning to Canada after years abroad is disorienting. A personal story about identity, exile, and learning how to belong again.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/the-shock-...
October 29, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The Shock of Coming Home: Life After Hong Kong and America
Returning to Canada after years abroad is disorienting. A personal story about identity, exile, and learning how to belong again.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/the-shock-...
Returning to Canada after years abroad is disorienting. A personal story about identity, exile, and learning how to belong again.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/the-shock-...
Why Some Leftists Defend Putin’s War in Ukraine
A deep dive into Western leftist apologism for Putin’s war and how ideological blind spots distort anti-imperialist principles.
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A deep dive into Western leftist apologism for Putin’s war and how ideological blind spots distort anti-imperialist principles.
theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/why-some-l...
October 29, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Why Some Leftists Defend Putin’s War in Ukraine
A deep dive into Western leftist apologism for Putin’s war and how ideological blind spots distort anti-imperialist principles.
theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/why-some-l...
A deep dive into Western leftist apologism for Putin’s war and how ideological blind spots distort anti-imperialist principles.
theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/why-some-l...
When Liberty Dies to the Sound of Applause
How democracy fades through comfort, fear, and the normalization of power.
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How democracy fades through comfort, fear, and the normalization of power.
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October 28, 2025 at 10:16 AM
When Liberty Dies to the Sound of Applause
How democracy fades through comfort, fear, and the normalization of power.
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How democracy fades through comfort, fear, and the normalization of power.
theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/when-liber...
Can Canada and Mexico Build Relations Without the United States?
Canada and Mexico are deepening ties after Trump’s tariffs, but history shows U.S. dominance in trade and security keeps real trust difficult.
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Canada and Mexico are deepening ties after Trump’s tariffs, but history shows U.S. dominance in trade and security keeps real trust difficult.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/can-canada...
October 27, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Can Canada and Mexico Build Relations Without the United States?
Canada and Mexico are deepening ties after Trump’s tariffs, but history shows U.S. dominance in trade and security keeps real trust difficult.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/can-canada...
Canada and Mexico are deepening ties after Trump’s tariffs, but history shows U.S. dominance in trade and security keeps real trust difficult.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/can-canada...
Resist by Building a Future Worth Fighting For
Real resistance is about creating ideals, unity, and strategy that starve narcissism and build democracy.
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Real resistance is about creating ideals, unity, and strategy that starve narcissism and build democracy.
theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/learning-t...
October 25, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Resist by Building a Future Worth Fighting For
Real resistance is about creating ideals, unity, and strategy that starve narcissism and build democracy.
theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/learning-t...
Real resistance is about creating ideals, unity, and strategy that starve narcissism and build democracy.
theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/learning-t...
Fighting for Care in a Broken Ontario
Our struggle with Canada’s broken extended health insurance and healthcare system, and what it reveals about the erosion of fairness in Ontario.
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Our struggle with Canada’s broken extended health insurance and healthcare system, and what it reveals about the erosion of fairness in Ontario.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/fighting-f...
October 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Fighting for Care in a Broken Ontario
Our struggle with Canada’s broken extended health insurance and healthcare system, and what it reveals about the erosion of fairness in Ontario.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/fighting-f...
Our struggle with Canada’s broken extended health insurance and healthcare system, and what it reveals about the erosion of fairness in Ontario.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/fighting-f...
The Ukrainian Story of the Prairies
How Ukrainian farmers shaped the Canadian Prairies and what their story reveals about settlement, hardship, and heritage.
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How Ukrainian farmers shaped the Canadian Prairies and what their story reveals about settlement, hardship, and heritage.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/learning-f...
October 24, 2025 at 10:21 AM
The Ukrainian Story of the Prairies
How Ukrainian farmers shaped the Canadian Prairies and what their story reveals about settlement, hardship, and heritage.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/learning-f...
How Ukrainian farmers shaped the Canadian Prairies and what their story reveals about settlement, hardship, and heritage.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/learning-f...
The Rise of ICE and the Threat of a Police State
ICE’s rise shows how decades of American policies built a police state. History reveals how fragile liberty becomes under unchecked power.
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ICE’s rise shows how decades of American policies built a police state. History reveals how fragile liberty becomes under unchecked power.
theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/the-rise-o...
October 23, 2025 at 10:24 AM
The Rise of ICE and the Threat of a Police State
ICE’s rise shows how decades of American policies built a police state. History reveals how fragile liberty becomes under unchecked power.
theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/the-rise-o...
ICE’s rise shows how decades of American policies built a police state. History reveals how fragile liberty becomes under unchecked power.
theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/the-rise-o...
What Makes a Good Cabinet Minister?
How Canadian cabinet ministers succeed or fail, with lessons from history on leadership, bureaucracy, accountability, and public trust.
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How Canadian cabinet ministers succeed or fail, with lessons from history on leadership, bureaucracy, accountability, and public trust.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/what-makes...
October 22, 2025 at 10:27 AM
What Makes a Good Cabinet Minister?
How Canadian cabinet ministers succeed or fail, with lessons from history on leadership, bureaucracy, accountability, and public trust.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/what-makes...
How Canadian cabinet ministers succeed or fail, with lessons from history on leadership, bureaucracy, accountability, and public trust.
canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/what-makes...