Are Canadians suffering a crisis of trust?
The rising trend of “fake news” came to prominence over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic as people turned to social media channels to read and distribute information that often fell far short…
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September 25 2023 Columns COVID-19 unleashed an ongoing crisis of delirium in hospitals
Older adults have borne the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic. While Canadians aged 60 years and older make up only 20 per cent of the population, they account for 69.5 per cent of all COVID-19 …
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September 11 2023 Columns Collaborate on Columbia River Treaty to face today’s challenges
Building ecosystem and community resilience amid the climate crisis
Negotiators representing federal, provincial and First Nation governments gathered recently in Seattle, Washington to continue …
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August 21 2023 Columns International Day for People of African Descent
All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights, and have the potential to contribute constructively to the development and well-being of their societies.
Honouring the …
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June 26 2023 Columns Missing for those who need it most: Canada’s financial help gap
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When Canadians have a financial problem, want to make a financial plan or need help with their taxes, most simply reach out to their financial institution, advisor, …
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June 12 2023 Columns Exploring Yukon, the Land of the Midnight Sun
Visiting all 13 provinces and territories of Canada is on my bucket list and so for a week in May, I went up to the Yukon Territory with some friends to not only get away from the hustle and bustle …
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May 29 2023 Columns Policies to protect kids' health good for future health spending too
Banning e-cigarette flavours and restricting the marketing of unhealthy food and beverages to children are vital to making our kids healthier adults.
The short and long-term health consequences …
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May 8 2023 Columns Black communities miss out on public health benefits that Community Hubs offer
Community centers can be a important resource for new parents.
Community and cultural centres play a critical role in public health.
The sports and recreation activities, and the leisure and …
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April 24 2023 Columns The ongoing commitment to ensure women’s voices are heard
Women are being silenced, violated and gaslit. And not just in Sarah Polley’s brilliant, Oscar-nominated film, Women Talking.
In recent weeks, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and …
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April 3 2023 Columns Northern voices must shape Arctic shift to greener energy
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When it comes to infrastructure, Canada’s North is lagging behind the rest of the world.
Focusing on energy infrastructure in comparable regions …