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Four journalists reporting on the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival peer over their shoulders to meet the viewer’s gaze. In the backdrop behind them, an ominous shadow of U.S. President Donald Trump looms over the Toronto cityscape, partially masked by the clouds.

The Arts of the Deal

In March, after a month of deliberation by President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on numerous countries, a 25 percent tax was placed on goods entering the United States from Canada and Mexico. Canadians across the country remained uneasy as the days went on, fearing possible job cuts and even higher inflation.

Double Sided

The first time I met Roveena Jassal, we were both performing at the same showcase, “Conscious Songs 4 Conscious Minds,” in the summer of 2023 at Content Day Studios. I don’t remember how our conversation started—it was probably something like, “I loved your set”—but I definitely remember how it ended.

The Last Dance

Just a couple of decades ago, dance journalism was common in Canadian magazines such as The Dance Current, Dance International, and Dance in Canada, with dance reviews and dancer profiles present in major publications and radio shows.