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Part of the purpose of trade deals is to prevent politicians from inserting politics into matters of commerce. Donald Trump is bucking that trend. What does it mean for Canada and NAFTA?
Research shows that exercise offers promise – as an alternative to prescription opioids – for relieving chronic pain.
Science advisers can make important contributions to environmental policy and decision making by government. But we should expect even more.
Social media posts since Gerald Stanley’s acquittal have been saturated with vitriolic rants and myths. If reconciliation is to be more than an aspiration, settlers must acknowledge our culpability.
We think of Canada as a water-rich country, but we are not immune to water shortages or disasters. With some advance planning, Canada can avoid a water catastrophe.
A scholar of medieval magic discusses the hope in magical techniques for finding love.
Failure is something all athletes need to deal with, especially when competing on the world stage that is the Olympics. Learning self-compassion can help athletes rebound from setbacks.
African governments must focus on developing and supporting highly-skilled water professionals.
The notwithstanding clause in Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms has seldom been used. But it’s not totally gathering dust, and now Ontario Premier Doug Ford is threatening to wield it.
In his new book “University Commons Divided,” former University of Saskatchewan President Peter MacKinnon examines the attack on freedom of expression at Canadian universities.
The experiences of other countries can provide valuable lessons for Cape Town on how to better cope with its water crisis.
A parasite found in coyotes, wolves and foxes is now spreading to dogs and their owners as its range expands across Canada.
Scientific studies show that bats may carry “coronoviruses” causing SARS and MERS - without showing symptoms of disease. Could the bat immune system be key to human survival in future pandemics?
Infectious diseases pose a continual threat to Canadians. Ensuring the population stays healthy requires increasing investment in our public health system.
Canada is a world leader in the field of neutron scattering, winning a Nobel Prize in 1994 for its invention. But the looming shutdown of facilities at Chalk River puts us on the sidelines.
Health Canada is drafting important regulations for assisted reproductive technologies. Initial documents treat egg donors and surrogates as little more than spare parts and walking wombs.
From cheap prosthetic arms for landmine victims in Sudan to the promise of surgery on astronauts in space — 3D printing is sparking a healthcare revolution.
Nigeria is rich in water resources. but poor management has led to water scarcity in the country.
Heavy rains, poor and clogged drainage systems have made many towns and cities in Nigeria susceptible to massive flooding.
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Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, University of Saskatchewan
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Associate Professor, Political Studies, University of Saskatchewan
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Professor and Research Chair in One Health & Wellness, University of Saskatchewan
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Professor, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewan
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Adjunct professor, Environment and Sustainability, University of Saskatchewan
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Professor of Human Resources and Organizational Behaviour, University of Saskatchewan
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Assistant Professor, Psychology & Health Studies, University of Saskatchewan
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Assistant Professor, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewan
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Assistant Professor, Educational Technology & Design, University of Saskatchewan
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Associate Professor, Political Studies, University of Saskatchewan
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Public Policy Professor Emeritus, University of Saskatchewan
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Professional Research Associate, Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan
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Professor, Department of Community Health and Epidemiology and Director, Saskatchewan Population Health and Evaluation Research Unit, University of Saskatchewan
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Professor, Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, University of Saskatchewan
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Assistant Professor, Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan
