This penalty can amount to more than 15 percent of a mom’s paycheck. Ramping up paid maternity leave and high-quality child care would probably help narrow the gap.
The recent Arctic Council meeting in Finland shows there’s still avid interest in developing the Arctic. Some are arguing the entire region should be considered a ‘global commons.’
Srdjan Vucetic, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
Sweden has enacted what’s known as a feminist foreign policy, and Canada plans on doing the same. One fly in the ointment is both countries’ arms sales and how they’re at odds with feminism.
One of Sweden’s foremost actor/producers, Helin also plays a leading role in the movement against harassment and discrimination. In this interview, she explains what needs to change.
As immigration novices, Denmark, Norway and Sweden have actively been searching for inspiration and new solutions abroad. Canada is providing some critical inspiration.
The government should take advantage of digital technology as they will be able to extend their public diplomacy agenda in an even more interactive way.
The final report of the EU’s summit in Sweden makes generous use of the adjective “fair”. With populism and xenophobia are on the rise, could this be the basis of a new narrative for Europe?
Nigeria must reduce its population growth to increase the quality of life for people in the country. A better knowledge of contraceptives can help achieve this.
Honorary Enterprise Professor, School of Population and Global Health, and Department of General Practice and Primary Care, The University of Melbourne