Feminism on the rise in Canada
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Since the second wave of the women’s equality movement in the 1960s, the term “feminism” has been subject to bouts of withering criticism. At various …
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February 7 2022 Columns Genomic research lacks diversity and that’s a problem
Conducting foundational genomic research with more diverse populations, even if the sample proportion is small, is highly beneficial.
As 2020 and 2021 have shown us, Canadians are becoming more …
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January 10 2022 Columns Time for Canada to step up in the fight against forced labour
The pandemic has turned our lives upside down. It has taken away our loved ones. It has changed our habits and opened our eyes to certain realities. One of those realities is a global scourge on …
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December 6 2021 Columns Almost half of healthcare workers are not doctors and nurses: Health policies must address their burnout too
Vaccination rates are climbing, and COVID-19 cases are decreasing. While this is surely a relief to most of us, many healthcare workers are bracing themselves for a significant post-pandemic …
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November 22 2021 Columns More than 200 influential Canadians call on the federal government to fast track the Canada Disability Benefit
What do former Health Minister, Allan Rock; Senator Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia; former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, David Onley; professional dancer, Luca Patuelli; ‘Mincome’ economist Evelyn …
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October 4 2021 Columns For Your Interest: Emojis. Part 2. Real Messages. Real Feelings.
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Introduction from Part 1. Text speak and emojis have taken …
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October 4 2021 Columns Canada needs a national Youth Climate Corps – we’ve proven it works
Recent years have been immensely disruptive, between climate change and extreme weather, a global pandemic, systemic racism and economic turmoil. We need big, interdisciplinary solutions to address …
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October 4 2021 Columns Racism in Canada’s health-care system was a risk to BIPOC Canadians before COVID-19
COVID-19 has brought to light some of the glaring inequalities present in Canada when it comes to accessing health care. Disparities in social determinants of health like housing, food, education, …
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September 20 2021 Issues & Ideas For Your Interest: Emojis. Part 1. Real Messages. Real Feelings.
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September 20 2021 Columns The conditions of work are the conditions of care
By Linda Silas and Pat Armstrong. COURTESY of QUOI Media Group Inc.
As Canada faces the reality of entering a fourth wave, COVID-19 continues to take an immense toll on Canada’s long-term …