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Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University)

Toronto Metropolitan University is Canada’s leader in innovative, career-oriented education and a university clearly on the move. With a mission to serve societal need, and a long-standing commitment to engaging its community, the university offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. Distinctly urban, culturally diverse and inclusive, the university is home to more than 45,000 students, including 2,400 master’s and PhD students, 3,200 faculty and staff, and nearly 170,000 alumni worldwide. Research at the university is on a trajectory of success and growth: externally funded research has doubled in the past five years. The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education is Canada’s leading provider of university-based adult education.

The Centre for Communicating Knowledge (CCK) located within The Creative School at the university will play a key role in The Conversation and work with all Toronto Metropolitan University faculties to develop new ways to communicate research, assist in the development of multiple media platforms and create innovative outputs. The CCK’s aim is to find new ways to explore knowledge mobilization. Engaging students, the CCK will conceptualize and develop various communication assets such as infographics, videos, and animations to enhance our faculty members’ stories.

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Preference for tax-free savings accounts may be due, in part, to a psychological bias for the phrase “tax-free.” (Shutterstock)

The ‘tax-free trap’: How a simple phrase skews Canadians’ savings choices

New research finds that people are more likely to choose a plan that has the words “tax-free” in the title, regardless of the details in fine print.
Ukrainian nationals fleeing the ongoing war in Ukraine arrive at Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in May 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Homestays can help refugee women get to grips with life in a new country

The homestay — often a refugee’s first encounter with a new society — is not just about providing a roof over their heads. It’s also about ensuring safety, dignity and integration into a new country.
New hires shouldn’t be afraid to stand out from the crowd, according to recent research. (Shutterstock)

Standing out to fit in: How new employees can set themselves up for success at a new workplace

While starting a new job can be intimidating, new research offers suggestions that can alleviate some of the anxiety of being a newcomer and set new employees up for success at their new workplaces.
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly speaks with reporters in the foyer of the House of Commons in May 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Canada needs a focused and flexible foreign policy after years of inconsistency

Canada must readjust its foreign policy to adapt to changing global conditions, and ground that policy in its history. It must be orderly, flexible and in the country’s long-term interests.
For boomers, caregiving is not merely about running errands — it’s also a meaningful activity that impacts the quality of life of their aging family members and friends. (Shuttertstock)

Finding joy in caregiving: Baby boomers find purpose in shopping for those they look after

When boomers pick out an article of clothing for the elderly, they consider not only the practical aspects like comfort and ease of care, but also how the item will make them feel.
As inflation stabilizes, a new type of consumer has emerged, marked by value consciousness digital savviness, and a preference for experiences over material goods. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

Meet the ‘new consumer’: How shopper behaviour is changing in a post-inflation world

With inflation finally starting to stabilize in Canada, a new type of consumer has emerged, marked by value consciousness, digital savviness and a preference for experiences over material goods.
L’ex-président Donald Trump à sa sortie du tribunal, jeudi le 30 mai 2024, après le verdict de culpabilité pour 34 chefs d’accusation. (Justin Lane/Pool Photo via AP)

Trump coupable  : voici pourquoi les électeurs ferment souvent les yeux sur les manquements éthiques des politiciens

Donald Trump a été reconnu coupable de 34 chefs d’accusation, une première pour un ancien président américain. Il est désormais un criminel condamné. Cela importe-t-il à ses partisans ?
O ex-presidente Donald Trump logo após sair de um tribunal de Nova York: júri o considerou culpado de todas as 34 acusações de crime. (Justin Lane/Pool Photo via AP)

Trump é considerado culpado por fraude, mas isso prejudicará sua campanha à presidência?

Donald Trump foi considerado culpado por falsificar registros de negócios para encobrir subornos feitos antes da eleição de 2016 nos EUA. Ele agora é um criminoso condenado. Isso importa para seus seguidores?
Former President Donald Trump comments as he leaves a New York courthouse after a jury found him guilty of all 34 felony counts. (Justin Lane/Pool Photo via AP)

Trump found guilty in hush money trial, but will it hurt him in the polls? Here’s why voters often overlook the ethical failings of politicians

Donald Trump has been found guilty for falsifying business records to cover up hush money payments made prior to the 2016 U.S. election. He’s now a convicted felon. Does that matter to his followers?
Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston shoots between Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas and forward DeWanna Bonner in the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, on May 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Women’s sports are thriving in Canada — here’s how to ensure it stays that way

To say that women’s sport in North America is thriving is an understatement. The question, now, is how these leagues can sustain and build upon their success.
A sign outside the Fraser Regional Correctional Centre in Maple Ridge, B.C. The B.C. government has introduced legislation that would ban people convicted of serious crimes from changing their names. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Banning offenders from changing their names doesn’t make us safer

British Columbia’s proposed ban on name changes could impact people’s Charter rights and undermine the rehabilitation and reintegration of those convicted of crimes.
Retailers in Canada have some serious work to do to rebuild trust and demonstrate their commitment to both ethical practices and community well-being. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Controversial ‘Steal from Loblaws Day’ is not just illegal — it won’t foster meaningful change

Although it’s rooted in legitimate grievances, the ‘Steal from Loblaws Day’ campaign is not only illegal, but also fails to achieve its intended objective and risks undermining economic stability.
Five Ontario school boards are suing the companies behind major social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok, alleging their addictive products have caused the students to suffer from mental health issues, and causing widespread damage and disruption to the education system.

Why students harmed by addictive social media need more than cellphone bans and surveillance

Is a cellphone ban, along with increased surveillance, the right way to deal with the impact of addictive and harmful technology in classrooms?

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