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Why Canada must treat its food system as a matter of national defence

Rising tensions between Canada and the United States have made increased military investment and a renewed focus on national defence all but inevitable.

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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.

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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.

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In 2025 and beyond, schools need to teach more than just ‘the basics’

In Roman mythology, Janus was the god of doors, gates and transitions. Able to see in two directions, Janus was associated with passages, beginnings and endings.

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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.

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Teachers lack resources to meet classroom needs, and absences shouldn’t surprise us

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted schooling on a global scale, challenging teachers with a flood of unmanageable demands.

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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.

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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.

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The B.C. election could decide the future of the province’s species at risk laws

With British Columbians going to the polls this week, a whole host of key issues are on the agenda. Among these issues stands the future of species at risk legislation in B.C. — and perhaps with it Canada as a whole.

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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.

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Transparency and trust: How news consumers in Canada want AI to be used in journalism

When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) and news production, Canadian news consumers want to know when, how and why AI is part of journalistic work. And if they don’t get that transparency, they could lose trust in news organizations.

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Indigenous students and faculty are on the rise – and universities have a moral obligation to support them

As we close out September, universities across Canada are well into their new year of learning. An exciting change is underway. An increasing number of First Nations, Inuit and Métis students have enrolled in post-secondary studies.

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Why virtual reality nature can’t provide the same wellness benefits as the real thing

As nature connection researchers, we’re aware of the innumerable benefits of spending time outside in nature. We’re also aware that, like so many other interactions, immersing oneself in nature is an experience that is now available virtually. In fact, virtual reality (VR) companies now promote VR nature as tools for…

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Climate science needs to talk more about ‘justice’ – here’s how philosophy can help

Climate scientists have all kinds of language to discuss their scientific theories. But when it comes to values and justice, scientific language is less helpful. This matters, because when scientists claim a climate policy or scenario is “just”, they sometimes can’t or don’t explain what they actually mean.

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What is societal collapse? Lessons from the past can help us understand our future, but only to a point

As the climate crisis accelerates, it’s hard not to wonder if today’s societies can adapt. Growing worries over climate change have sparked interest in the collapse of ancient civilizations and the rise of the (often apocalypse-themed) “cli-fi” genre in popular culture. But before turning to the past for answers, it…

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AI used by police cannot tell Black people apart and other reasons Canada’s AI laws need urgent attention

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool.

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Tackling digital sexual violence in Canada requires updated policies and procedures

Online abuse affects one in six school-aged children, according to a recent World Health Organization survey of Europe, Asia and Canada. This statistic is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to online abuse, though, as this issue affects more than just school-aged children.

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Canada’s new care worker immigration programs need faster processing times to keep families together

The Canadian government recently announced a new pilot program for in-home migrant care workers, starting in late 2024 or early 2025.

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Despite Ontario workers’ compensation reforms, migrant workers are still being left behind

Migrant agricultural workers are employed in one of Canada’s most hazardous industries. The precarious nature of their temporary contracts makes these workers further vulnerable to a variety of health issues, including workplace injury and illness.

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Student protests: How the university perpetuates colonial violence on campus

At the University of Toronto, student protesters continue to occupy King’s College Circle. They have been camping there since May 2 to draw attention to the atrocities of the war in Gaza. University administrators have recently served a trespass notice to student groups and sought a court injunction to authorize…

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Canadian schools need to address digital sexual violence in their curricula and policies

Technology-facilitated sexual violence (TFSV) is on the rise among Canadian youth. In an international study that included Canada, over half of the young women and girls surveyed reported being sexually threatened and/or sexually harassed online. This kind of sexual violence can include online sexual harassment, extortion, receiving unsolicited explicit images…

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How Canadian courts are taking on climate change

Courts around the world are increasingly being asked to determine whether governments and Crown corporations are doing enough to address climate change.

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How 'benevolent sexism' undermines Asian women with foreign accents in the workplace

Immigrants are critical to the Canadian economy, but their talents are under-utilized due to language and accent discrimination, as immigrants often come from non-English or French speaking countries.

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Effective climate action requires us to abandon viewing our efforts as a 'sacrifice'

If you’re like most people, you’ve been taught that climate action is a sacrifice. Cutting emissions from fossil fuels, you’ve probably been told, is the economy-squeezing price we must pay for a livable planet. But our research explains why we should look at this issue through a different frame.

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Trolling and doxxing: Graduate students sharing their research online speak out about hate

An increasingly volatile online environment is affecting our society, including members of the academic community and research they pursue.

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