Five simple ways to improve Canadian health care
A recent study found that 30 per cent of Canadian health care is unnecessary. Here are five recommendations to avoid pointless health care -- for doctors and patients.
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Why universities must defend democracy
The rise of neo-Nazism under President Donald Trump signals a new wave of authoritarianism. Now more than ever, colleges and universities must help students become informed and compassionate citizens.
Why universities can’t be expected to police copyright infringement
A recent Canadian court decision suggests universities should police any potential copyright infringements on campus and online. That's the last thing universities should have to do.
NAFTA talks see Trump in driver’s seat – and Canada at risk
Mexico has traditionally been NAFTA's biggest loser. But Canada is at risk if the U.S. gets its way in removing a dispute settlement mechanism from the deal in the upcoming NAFTA renegotiations.
Why Trump must stop being Trump to survive
U.S. President Donald Trump's insistence on being "himself" is doing substantial damage to the United States, both domestically and abroad. A former Clinton White House adviser on Russia weighs in.
Canada could lead the fight for life in a post-antibiotic world
Without leading edge innovations and coordination, Canadians will die from the epidemic of antibiotic resistant infections.
Rallying cry: Youth must stand up to defend democracy
According to famed anthropologist Arjun Appadurai, the central question of our times is whether we’re witnessing the worldwide rejection of liberal democracy and its replacement by some sort of populist…
Silicosis’s toxic legacy offers deadly lessons for today
Canada rushed to counter a deadly lung disease afflicting gold miners in the early 20th century. The "quick fix" cure that was invented is a symbol of the lurch towards global industrialization.
Why Canada should introduce universal drugs coverage
Canada is the only nation with a broad public health system lacking universal coverage for pharmaceuticals. Despite fears that pharmacare would be too costly, it could end up saving Canadians money.
US trade fight underscores long road ahead for Pacific pact in foreign capitals
The fierce debate in the US Congress that almost derailed the president's trade agenda is likely to replay itself in many of the 11 other capitals that are party to the deal.
U2’s continuing quest for authenticity
When bands "return to their roots," is it a genuine search, or a way to court critics and sell records?
Islamic finance’s global surge remains a missed opportunity for banks in US and Canada
Financial assets compliant with sharia are growing at a much faster pace than the conventional kind, yet North American banks are still stuck on the sidelines.
Indian Muslims weigh their options as Hindu right gains prominence
As President Obama celebrates India’s Republic Day on January 26, he will be visiting the largest democracy in the world and one that has more than 160 million Muslim citizens. That’s roughly half the…
Michael Jackson: Posthuman
The album cover for Michael Jackson’s album Dangerous was painted by American pop-surrealist artist Mark Ryden. In it, he depicts a world in which the boundaries between human and animal, living and dead…
Regulating the sacred: why the US halal food industry needs better oversight
For many Muslims, adherence to Islamic dietary laws, known as halal, is an intrinsic part of their everyday lives. Even those who are relatively lax with other rituals of the faith tend to adhere to halal…
The Hitchbot’s guide to travelling across a continent
How do you rate your chances of completing a transcontinental road trip? What if you can’t drive and don’t have car? What if you can’t even move unaided? In fact, what about if you’re not even human? Tweeting…
Community-based parent training more effective for troubled preschoolers
Parents of disruptive children who join community parental training groups may have better outcomes than those who undertook…
Stroke risk persists after heart surgery
The risk of stroke for patients who have cardiac surgery lasts beyond the early post-operation period for the following two…
The forgotten World War II backlash against Vera Lynn
Dame Vera Lynn’s latest album, National Treasure — The Ultimate Collection, has been released in the week of the 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. The album, filled with over 40 of her wartime hits…
Pacific trade deal may fail as capitalism means different things in the US and Asia
Despite the positive spin that has accompanied negotiations over the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), reaching an agreement that would satisfy all 12 partners was always going to be difficult. The TPP…
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Professor Emeritus of Economics, McMaster University
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Associate Professor in Communication Studies, McMaster University
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Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Studies and Multimedia, McMaster University
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Professor of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences, McMaster University
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Chaired professor for Scholarship in the Public Interest in the Department of English and Cultural Studies, McMaster University
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Professor of Languages and Linguistics and Anthropology, Department of Anthropology, McMaster University
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Assistant Professor, Political Science, McMaster University
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PhD candidate, Environmental History, McMaster University
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PhD candidate in the Department of Political Science, McMaster University
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Resident Physician, McMaster University
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Professor of Politics, McMaster University
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Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Communication Policy and Governance, McMaster University
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Professor of Cultural Studies, Director, Graduate Program in Gender Studies and Feminist Research, McMaster University
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Professor of Sociology, McMaster University
