In an era where the richest few Canadians own more than the poorest millions, Canada can transform to be more charitable and open-hearted, just like Scrooge.
When I was campaigning in Canada’s 2015 federal election, I knocked on thousands of doors with a candidate (now an MP) in some areas that were relatively poor. Having doors slammed in our faces was not rare; though a particular incident continues to haunt me.
Upon introducing myself, a man reacted by swearing loudly enough to wake someone in coma. What began as a verbal (though legal) assault led to a conversation that boiled down to a simple question: after decades of working hard, why was he so financially poor?
More at the source – By ALY KAMADIA – Opinion Wed., Dec. 20, 2017: https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/2017/12/20/why-a-christmas-carol-is-more-relevant-than-ever.html
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