Donald Trump was under the mistaken impression that Canadians once burned down the White House. But he's not the only one who has a fuzzy sense of the history of the War of 1812.
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How has sexuality, gender and race played a role in the career of Kathleen Wynne, who stepped down as Ontario Liberal leader after her party's disastrous showing in the provincial election?
The underlying problem with Donald Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum isn't Trump. It's the increasing willingness by the U.S. to impose its will on its neighbours amid rising economic nationalism.
History, and math, tell us that the Ebola virus spreads exponentially quickly. This means Ebola is a global problem and all nations need to rally -- to stop the epidemic fast.
The Stanley Cup winner has proven to be a weirdly accurate stock market predictor. That's why we should cheer for the Washington Capitals this year.
The recent U.S. trade mission to China failed, allowing no space for future compromise. What follows will likely be much more than a simple trade war.
Toronto’s Quayside smart city project needs a new, truly consultative process. An innovative method used by Brazil to develop its landmark Internet Bill of Rights may be the answer.
First and second-generation immigrants perform well in many Canadian provinces that take an "accommodation" approach.
Flashy interceptor systems attract media and government attention. But bomb shelters and warning systems are at least as important in the midst of missile strikes.
Wild animals are hard at work this spring. Here's how their hard labour benefits humans, and why we should be more appreciative.
Could the 1942 Battle of the Coral Sea between American and Japanese aircraft carriers have turned out differently?
Canadian provinces are choosing various approaches to cannabis sales as legalization approaches. Ontario's will combine aspects of computer stores, wine boutiques and post-prohibition liquor outlets.
Every day people around the world go to work expecting to return home safely to their families. But the reality is that many never return due to workplace accidents that could have been prevented.
“Honesty is the best policy” is hardly a hallmark of the Trump régime, so China would have been smart to pursue a more honest, less manipulative path in its simmering trade war with the U.S.
Iron Dome rocket interceptors achieved international fame during Israel’s 2012 and 2014 Gaza conflicts. Research suggests the systems provided substantial protection in 2014, but not two years earlier.
Kim Jong-un's surprise recent visit to Beijing and Xi Jinping was an awkward get-together that didn't address the elephant in the room -- Kim's possible face-to-face meeting soon with Donald Trump.
Canada has reportedly committed more than $1 billion to a Chinese investment bank. Is Canada unwittingly serving as a 'useful idiot' in Xi Jinping's grand plans to restore China's lost greatness?
When building a smart city, it's vital that governments and citizens know up-front who will control the collected data.
Facebook has become a key part of the world's infrastructure, not just another tech company. It's time to start treating it that way.
Horses have played a major role in our culture and have worked hard for human beings for eons. But there's high turnover and pressing labour issues in horse stables. It's time to figure out why.
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Associate Professor of Political Science, Brock University
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Associate Professor of Political Science, Brock University
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Associate Professor, Human Resources Management and Occupational Health and Safety at The Goodman School of Business, Brock University
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Professor of Finance, Goodman School of Business, Brock University
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Associate Professor, Sport Management and Director, Centre for Sport Capacity, Brock University
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Associate Professor in Labour Studies and Chancellor's Chair for Research Excellence; Member of the Royal Society of Canada's College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists, Brock University
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Professor of Operations Management, Brock University
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Professor of Education, Brock University
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Associate professor of operations research, Goodman School of Business, Brock University
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Professor of Marketing and Product Innovation, Brock University
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Professor of International Studies, Brock University
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Associate Professor of Operations Management, Brock University
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Associate Professor of History, Brock University
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SSHRC Post-Doctoral Fellow Women's and Gender Studies, Brock University
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Associate Professor of Information Systems, Brock University
