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Women are steadier leaders in times of crisis, but they are still being overlooked

As Canadians prepare to vote in a federal election during a period of global instability marked by trade disruptions, economic uncertainty, and armed conflict, the country’s political leadership remains notably traditional in one key respect: gender.

The Conversation · Apr 20, 2025

In Canada’s 2025 federal election, is anyone paying attention to rural communities?

The 2025 federal election is characterized by anxiety, primarily driven by the actions and economic consequences of United States President Donald Trump’s agenda.

The Conversation · Apr 7, 2025

The TGL golf league might signal that indoor sport is the future, for better or worse

The inaugural season of the TGL golf league closes this week with a final championship-deciding series. The upstart, team-based, men’s league has made headlines for its celebrity backers, including star golfers Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.

The Conversation · Mar 25, 2025

Canadian immigrants are overqualified and underemployed — reforms must address this

Recent immigration reforms in Canada have cut international student and temporary resident numbers, restricted work permits for them and their spouses and aim to reduce permanent resident admissions by 21 per cent in 2025, with further cuts ahead.

The Conversation · Feb 17, 2025

Justin Trudeau quits: What Canada’s Liberal Party can learn from the fall of Rome

Canada finds itself at a moment of reckoning. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation as recent polls place his governing Liberal Party at its lowest support levels in decades, with voter intent hovering at just 16 per cent.

The Conversation · Jan 6, 2025

Changing the narrative about athlete mothers’ comeback stories

Being an athlete while also being a mother often comes with challenges. On top of their professional and parental duties, athlete mothers often contend with inequalities and media coverage that reinforces stereotypes.

The Conversation · Dec 23, 2024

The future looks bright: Study shows optimistic youth lead healthier lives

If you’ve ever told your child to look on the bright side, or taught them to see the glass as half full, you might wonder if there are real benefits to positive thinking.

The Conversation · Nov 24, 2024

Allyship efforts can face pushback in the workplace. Here’s why it happens and what leaders can do about it

When leaders visibly champion diversity and equality in the workplace, they send a clear message that such values are not only encouraged, but integral to their organization’s culture. Allyship can significantly improve workplace experiences for marginalized employees by amplifying their voices and addressing injustice.

The Conversation · Nov 18, 2024

Colonialism, starvation and resistance: How food is weaponized, from Gaza to Canada

For more than a year, the Israeli state has been engaged in a massive incursion into Gaza following the October 2023 Hamas attack against Israel.

The Conversation · Oct 30, 2024

Addressing online gender violence requires both culture and policy change

More and more of our lives are being spent on digital platforms. And, as we spend more time online, we are more vulnerable to a wide range of risks. This fact is particularly true for women and girls.

The Conversation · Oct 17, 2024