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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.

6 Signs Canada Is Becoming a Harder Place to Get Ahead

May 31, 2026May 30, 2020

Canadians have long believed that education, hard work, and patience would eventually lead to a better life. While that path still exists, many people feel …

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6 Canadian Problems That Went From “Rare” to “Normal” Shockingly Fast

May 30, 2026May 30, 2020

Some issues in Canada didn’t slowly develop over decades—they became part of everyday conversation and experience in a surprisingly short time. 1. Car Theft and …

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8 Things Canadians Are Quietly Becoming More Anxious About

May 30, 2026May 30, 2020

A lot of anxiety in Canada today isn’t loud or dramatic—it’s the slow buildup of everyday uncertainty people feel about the future. 1. AI Replacing …

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7 Ways Canada Feels More Tense Than It Did 10 Years Ago

May 30, 2026May 30, 2020

Canada is still seen as relatively stable and calm—but many Canadians feel everyday life has become noticeably more stressed, divided, and uncertain in recent years. …

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6 Ways Canada Feels More “Americanized” Than It Did a Generation Ago

May 30, 2026May 30, 2020

Canada still has its own identity, but many Canadians have noticed parts of everyday life starting to feel more influenced by American culture and business …

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8 Things Canadians Now Plan Months Ahead That Used to Be Spontaneous

May 30, 2026May 30, 2020

A lot of everyday activities in Canada used to happen casually or last-minute. Today, demand, costs, and availability mean people often have to plan much …

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7 Quiet Changes in Canadian Neighbourhood Life Over the Last 15 Years

May 30, 2026May 30, 2020

Most Canadian neighbourhoods still look similar on the surface, but the way people interact and live in them has changed more than many realize. 1. …

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6 Ways Canada Feels More “Americanized” Than It Did a Generation Ago

May 24, 2026May 24, 2020

Canada still has its own identity, but many parts of everyday life now feel noticeably more influenced by American culture, business habits, and consumer trends. …

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8 Things Canadians Now Plan Months Ahead That Used to Be Spontaneous

May 24, 2026May 24, 2020

A lot of everyday activities in Canada used to happen casually. Today, many require reservations, scheduling, or advance planning that would’ve seemed unnecessary years ago. …

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7 Quiet Changes in Canadian Neighbourhood Life Over the Last 15 Years

May 24, 2026May 24, 2020

Most neighbourhoods in Canada still look familiar on the surface—but everyday community life has changed in subtle ways that many people barely notice until they …

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