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Ash Kaushik

Ash has more than a decade of experience in technical and creative writing, having majored in English Literature in college. He puts his experience to use as a senior writer and editor, creating engaging and entertaining content for Canadians at Canadian Essence.

7 Canadian Rules That Exist for Surprisingly Canadian Reasons

June 1, 2026June 1, 2020

Every country has laws and regulations that make perfect sense to locals but seem unusual to outsiders. Canada is no exception. Some of the country’s …

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8 Things Canada Does Differently Than Almost Any Other Country

June 1, 2026June 1, 2020

Canadians often assume certain systems and traditions are normal because they’ve grown up with them. In reality, some of Canada’s institutions and practices are surprisingly …

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6 Canadian Traditions That Started By Accident

June 1, 2026June 1, 2020

Some of Canada’s most recognizable traditions weren’t carefully planned. They emerged from unexpected events, chance discoveries, or small local ideas that eventually became part of …

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7 Places in Canada That Feel Like Another Country Entirely

June 1, 2026June 1, 2020

Canada is often viewed from abroad as one big cultural and geographic unit. In reality, some parts of the country feel so different from one …

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7 Famous Canadian Inventions That Never Made Their Inventors Rich

June 1, 2026June 1, 2020

Canada has produced several world-changing ideas and inventions—but not all of them translated into wealth or recognition for the people behind them. In many cases, …

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8 Things Canadians Used to Take for Granted

May 31, 2026May 30, 2020

Many of these weren’t luxuries. They were simply normal parts of Canadian life that people expected to be available when they needed them. Today, that …

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7 Ways Canada’s Middle Class Is Quietly Shrinking

May 31, 2026May 30, 2020

Canada still has a large middle class on paper. The difference is that many Canadians who consider themselves middle class no longer feel as financially …

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6 Ways AI Could Quietly Reshape Canadian Jobs Faster Than People Expect

May 31, 2026May 30, 2020

When people imagine AI changing work, they often picture robots replacing entire professions. In reality, the biggest changes may happen more gradually—and much sooner. 1. …

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Canadians Used to Agree on These 8 Things—Not Anymore

May 31, 2026May 30, 2020

A few years ago, many of these topics lived mostly in policy circles or political talk shows. Today, they show up at family dinners, workplaces, …

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7 Signs Canadians No Longer Feel as Financially Secure as They Once Did

May 31, 2026May 30, 2020

It’s not just that things cost more. Many Canadians are changing their behavior in subtle ways that suggest their sense of financial security has weakened. …

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