Nurses on both sides of the border report that they aren’t getting the support they need to feel safe on the job and maintain their own health and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Work in the sexual services industry has been disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic and workers have been left without access to government support.
The British think tank Transform has given Canada high marks for its cannabis legalization efforts. But it also delved into areas that still need work, including social equity issues like amnesty.
The passage of laws in Alberta and Saskatchewan granting police greater powers and weapons are seen as a direct attempt to stifle protests by Indigenous Peoples.
The police killing of George Floyd galvanized populations already frustrated by the effects of COVID-19 to take to the streets.
After months of isolation, beaches could see a rising number of rescues and drownings.
There’s growing awareness about health disparities, and environmental factors need to be considered when communicating public health messages.
The decision to charge an incel youth with terrorism reinforces worrying trends in counterterrorism.
Canada must consider funding programs that allow abuse victims and survivors to bring their pets with them when they leave their partners.
Environmental monitoring and public participation are necessary to maintain transparency and protect ecosystems and communities.
Les morues polaires sont des proies essentielles pour les phoques, les baleines et les oiseaux de mer. Que se passe-t-il lorsque le bruit des navires les chasse ?
A networked array of sensors could warn drinking water utilities in real time of harmful algal blooms and prevent public health crises.
Les mesures qui empêchent les migrants de demander l’asile aux États-Unis ne sont pas seulement dues à la pandémie. Elles s’inscrivent dans un discours anti-migration qui prévaut depuis des décennies.
It’s up to governments to stop the spread of COVID-19. Approaches that place the responsibility on the individual fail to consider the precautionary principle, which prioritizes prevention over cure.
The condominium model has had lingering ailments since its birth, and the new grim reapers of coronavirus and financial strife could bring about its demise.
The demands of social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic will make it increasingly difficult for migrant agricultural workers to meet their basic needs.
Arctic cod are key prey for seals, whales and seabirds. What happens when ship noise drives them away?
Canada and the United States have opted to keep its border open to commercial trucking during the coronavirus pandemic. The decision is important to the economies of both countries.
Canada’s ban on foreign travellers is not consistent with the science of the pandemic or Canada’s own values of inclusion and openness to outsiders.
Forcing parents or students to opt out of mandatory e-learning will only serve to normalize Ontario’s push to cut costs at the expense of what’s best for young people.
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Assistant Professor, Department of Communication, Media and Film, University of Windsor
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Professor, Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminology, University of Windsor
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Associate Professor, Kinesiology, University of Windsor
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Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminology/Director of the Black Studies Institute, University of Windsor
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Assistant Professor of Educational Foundations, University of Windsor
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Associate professor, Department of Kinesiology, University of Windsor
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Associate Professor, Human Systems Labs, University of Windsor
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Professor of French language, French and Francophone Literature, University of Windsor
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Associate professor, Kinesiology, University of Windsor
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Associate Professor. Cinema Arts, School of Creative Arts, University of Windsor
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Instructor, Faculty of Education, University of Windsor
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PhD Student, Kinesiology, University of Windsor
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Adjunct Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education, University of Windsor
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Professor, Sociology, University of Windsor
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Marketing Faculty, Odette School of Business, University of Windsor
