While transgender people have gained some recognition and human rights in the past decade, a well-financed reactionary movement is rolling them back.
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The agreement between the Haida Nation and B.C. is laudable. However, Canada’s history of false promises means the federal government is unlikely to enact similar deals any time soon.
Social relationships are a key source of happiness but most people won’t reach out to an old friend.
Government action on foreign disinformation has been limited by the scale, complexity and constant evolution of modern disinformation. Here’s how to do better.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada must expedite all pending permanent residence applications for migrant care workers to ensure timely family reunification for these essential workers.
New technologies are disrupting the fashion industry. From virtual showrooms to supply chain management, these technologies carry both opportunities and threats.
Russia’s recent attack on a children’s hospital is likely the sign of declining military performance.
Regulating drugs may seem radical, but taking the production and sale of currently illegal drugs away from organized crime and drug cartels is the most promising way to keep our communities safe.
Neighbourhood planning with community engagement is now treated as a barrier to better cities. For disadvantaged neighbourhoods, this shift threatens to perpetuate inequities.
Many unhoused people have pets, however, accessing health care for themselves and their pets can be a challenge. ‘One Health’ clinics can provide vital health care to unhoused people and their pets.
The rise in anti-immigration sentiments, especially amid challenging conditions, could have far-reaching consequences for Canada’s social harmony and economic prosperity.
Although millions are navigating long COVID, four years into the pandemic both patients and their caregivers continue to face challenges accessing the information and care they need.
Indigenous knowledge is a boon to environmentally responsible efforts, but only if the data — and its holders — are treated with respect.
The concept of ‘nature prescriptions’ — where health professionals prescribe patients time outside to improve their health — is gaining traction, but conservation must be part of the equation.
Burkina Faso tops the list of the world’s most neglected crises in the world for the second time in a row.
By using risk assessment guidelines, police could have taken steps to mitigate Martha’s stalking of Donny before it got worse.
Mindfulness has several different aspects. Knowing your mindfulness profile could be an important next step for more effectively improving your well-being and mental health.
Canada’s 2024 wildfire season will likely be even more severe than the unprecedented fires of 2023. Being aware of the risks, and taking some sensible precautions, can help keep you safe.
Global warming poses great challenges to Canada’s wine industry. But in these challenges lie equally great opportunities to build a better, and more sustainable, wine industry.
The Russia-Ukraine war over the past several months has been described as a stalemate and Russia’s latest offensive as a ploy. If so, it’s proving to be a successful one, and here’s why the West is to blame.
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PhD Candidate, Communication, Simon Fraser University
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Assistant Professor and Edward and Emily McWhinney Professor in International Relations, Simon Fraser University
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Assistant Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences; Senior Scientist, Pacific Institute on Pathogens, Pandemics and Society, Simon Fraser University
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Associate Professor, School of Public Policy; Dorothy Killam Fellow; CIHR Applied Public Health Chair, Simon Fraser University
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Master's Student, Psychology, Simon Fraser University
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Distinguished Professor of Social Psychology, Simon Fraser University
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Lecturer, Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University
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Professor, Urban Studies and Professor of Resource and Environmental Management, Simon Fraser University
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PhD Candidate and Knowledge Mobilization Manager, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University
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PhD Candidate, School of Criminology, Simon Fraser University
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Associate Professor of International Studies, Simon Fraser University
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Academic Researcher, Director of Knowledge Mobilization, Pacific Institute on Pathogens, Pandemics and Society, Simon Fraser University
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PhD Student in Clinical Forensic Psychology, Simon Fraser University
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Professor of Criminology, Associate Member of Dept. of Indigenous Studies, Simon Fraser University
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Professor of Sociology, Simon Fraser University
