Erica Ifill is an economist, columnist, and founder of the intersectional business consultancy Not In My Colour. There was, according to some, justice for George Floyd on April 20. Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who kneeled on Mr. Floyd’s neck, was...
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Robbing the opposition to pay for us all
Apr 21, 2021 | The Hill Times
OTTAWA—What a Biden-esque budget; it smells like America’s Rescue Plan up in here (if you missed that DMX reference, I can’t help you). The federal budget that we’ve been waiting two years for dropped on April 19 and, whew, wigs snatched. Firstly, let’s take a moment...
Apr 20, 2021 | Bad + Bitchy Podcast
This week Erica + Erin discuss all things COVID-19, focusing on the forgotten communities of people with disabilities, racialized, essential and migrant workers. We also discuss the difference between paid sick days and paid sick leave and why one is more preferable...
The ‘natural order of things’ is ruining it for the rest of us
Apr 14, 2021 | The Hill Times
OTTAWA—Who put white men in charge? Oh yes, patriarchy (by way of white supremacy). White men are screwing up and their responses to the pandemic are examples of how Canada’s socioeconomic, patriarchal framework ensures that white men end up in leadership positions...
Patriarchy kills women; like racism, it’s systemic and systematic
Mar 31, 2021 | The Hill Times
OTTAWA—“Men are afraid that women will laugh at them. Women are afraid that men will kill them,” goes a quote attributed to Margaret Atwood. A week ago, my family and I said our final goodbyes to a young woman who was vibrant, full of life, and taken too soon. I can...
Conservatives are looking at the trees when they should be designing a vision for the forest
Mar 24, 2021 | The Hill Times
CALGARY—After losing the last two elections, including one to the blackface guy, the Conservative Party is officially looking for that glow up. Whether or not this is a FaceApp transformation or one that requires reconstructive surgery remains to be seen. (Hope y’all...
Mar 19, 2021 | Bad + Bitchy Podcast
Harry and Meghan and what their interview means, part two. Connect with the pod: Twitter: https://twitter.com/badandbitchy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badandbitchypod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/badandbpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Stay...
Historical misinformation persists in the real legacy of colonial rule
Mar 17, 2021 | The Hill Times
CALGARY—Last Monday, on International Women’s Day, I appeared on CTV’s Power Play with former lieutenant-governor David Onley to talk about Harry and Meghan’s interview. Instead of sticking to the subject at hand, he inserted a commonly held belief that Canada’s...
Mar 16, 2021 | Bad + Bitchy Podcast
We're celebrating 100 regular episodes and 4 years of Bad + Bitchy! In this episode Erin and Erica look back at four years of the pod, what they've learned and their favourite moments. They also talk about THAT interview that has rocked the globe, still. Harry and...