During an election, political parties gather personal data about Canadian voters. This data collection isn’t regulated, and citizens should be concerned.
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This federal election, think about which parties are proposing to give power to Indigenous Peoples and their governments.
Park policy must reimagine parks as more than a contributor to property value and consider how they can be used as community resources.
Labour unions and other progressive organizations in Canada have increasingly embraced strategic voting as a preferred strategy to defeat Conservative politicians. But does the tactic really work?
Understanding the moral dimensions of climate decisions could help promote fairer and more effective climate action
The treatment of the horse Saint Boy has ignited fierce discussion about horses in modern pentathlon, and reanimated ethical debates about horses’ jobs beyond the Olympics.
Reptiles get a bad rap, but this is because they’re misunderstood. Promoting healthy reptile pet ownership can contribute to conservation and education efforts.
The Olympics will have to be adaptable in order to keep up with the rapidly shifting economic landscape and changing interest in the Games if it wants to continue to turn massive profits.
Wanting a union and securing a union are two very different things. That’s because there are enduring obstacles to unionization that make it incredibly difficult for workers to unionize.
Art such as the ‘Primal Expressions’ series created by chimpanzees continues to raise important questions about creative instincts in non-human animals.
The ongoing influence of rape culture in men’s hockey prompts a contentious discussion about whether — and when — athletes involved in sex offences deserve a second chance from teams and fans.
A plethora of sport betting operators will now enter the Canadian market and contribute to the economy through consumer betting and marketing partnerships. But what are the risks?
The political muscle of unions that helped to launch the NDP in was never that strong in the first place. Even worse for the party, it’s atrophied considerably over the course of the last 60 years.
International students are a vulnerable population who have faced many stressors in the COVID-19 pandemic. Emotional intelligence can help navigate these.
Highly skilled dogs are hard at work supporting the child victims of crime. Meet the justice facility dogs.
Women often feel stuck caring for others. We must consider how we can learn from them and from care scholars about what needs to change.
The growing popularity of #winemom and its portrayal on social media. Is it humour and empowerment or binge drinking and mental health challenges?
Teens have acutely felt the effects of the pandemic lockdowns on their social lives. As the end of stay-at-home orders draws nearer, it’s important to consider teenagers’ social and emotional needs.
Improved rocket technology and tactics have made the ongoing Gaza-Israel conflict different from the one in 2014. Israel’s defences have been stressed.
The federal government needs to amend the necessary regulations of the Indian Act and First Nations Elections Act to allow First Nations to choose their own voting methods.
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Associate Professor, Recreation and Leisure Studies, Brock University
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PhD Candidate, Educational Studies, Brock University
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Professor, Biological Sciences, Brock University
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Postdoctoral fellow in Sociology, Brock University
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Assistant Professor, Environmental Sustainability Research Centre, Brock University
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Chancellor's Chair for Research Excellence and Associate Professor in the Department of Labour Studies, Brock University
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Associate Professor, History of Art & Visual Culture, Brock University
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Assistant Professor of Recreation and Leisure Studies, Brock University
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Professor, Labour Studies, Brock University
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Assistant Professor, Political Science, Brock University
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PhD Student, Biological Sciences, Brock University
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Assistant Professor of Sport Management, Brock University
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Assistant Professor, Sport Management, Brock University
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Associate professor, Political Science, Brock University
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PhD Student, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Brock University
