Experts on the history of sexuality in Canada say recent changes to the Expungement Act don’t go far enough, and they urge Canadians to reject attempts to divide marginalized communities.
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The newest class of right-wing populists aims to not only dismantle the guardrails of democracy, but also the most fundamental principles of the rule of law. We must prepare.
Whether or not Bill C-27 moves companies away from deceptive design in apps and websites depends on how, and if, the Canadian government holds companies accountable for their actions.
Recognizing the challenges posed by climate-induced displacement is important. But officials must avoid rhetoric about displaced people that can fuel xenophobia.
Deux compagnies ferroviaires, le CN et le CP, déterminent les lois, les règles et les règlements – avec la complicité de bureaucrates et de législateurs – de manière à servir leurs propres intérêts.
The rising number of pets — and their importance to their owners — has prompted organizations to respond to the growing demographic of pet-owning employees.
The recent rail accident in Ohio is raising questions about who should be responsible for the aftermath of derailments. Residents impacted by a 10-year-old rail tragedy in Canada still want answers.
The Public Order Emergency Commission found that the Canadian government was reasonable in its invocation of the Emergencies Act, but this has implications for any future applications of the act.
Ontario is significantly expanding the number and range of medical procedures performed in privately run clinics. Here’s why that’s so problematic.
The devastating outcomes of earthquakes is worsened when buildings cannot withstand the impact. Also, increased urban density and new construction materials are complicating search-and-rescue efforts.
Populism has been unleashed. We’re beyond the stop-gap measures of small-step reform or pragmatic centrist liberalism. What’s next? We’re about to find out.
A new study shows how brands can successfully change racist brand names and logos to stand up for racial justice in the marketplace.
How can Generation Z serve as effective agents of economic reform in a system they don’t believe in?
Mathematics is not a “neutral” subject — cultural biases exist. A shift to more equitable teaching looks like teachers drawing on students’ knowledge, and students generating lots of solutions.
En 1945, científicos nucleares crearon el Reloj del Juicio Final para advertir de las amenazas de origen humano. Nunca hemos estado tan cerca como ahora de un desastre global.
In 1945, nuclear scientists established the Doomsday Clock to warn against human-made threats. This week, the clock’s display has brought us the closest we have ever been to global disaster.
Evidence suggests that Ontario neither had a shortage of pre-authorized housing starts to accommodate its growing population, nor did it have a shortage of designated land to build such homes.
In 1776, with a population of 2.5 million, few imagined that within two centuries, the U.S. would become the dominant superpower. It’s not inconceivable that Canada could do the same by 2223.
The pharma industry claims lower prescription drug prices will mean less access to new medication for Canadians. It’s an old threat that pits profits against patients’ rights to affordable drugs.
Upcoming changes to how complaints against Ontario police officers are processed will make it even harder to monitor human rights violations by police.
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Professor, Disaster & Emergency Management, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies & Director, CIFAL York, York University, Canada
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Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change, York University, Canada
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Master’s student, Disaster and Emergency Management, York University, Canada
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PhD student, Mathematics Education, Faculty of Education, York University, Canada
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Professor emeritus, Department of Politics, York University, Canada
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Assistant professor, Administrative Studies, York University, Canada
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Associate Professor of Marketing, York University, Canada
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Associate Professor of Disaster and Emergency Management, York University, Canada
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Associate Professor, Department of Communication and Media Studies, York University, Canada
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Associate Professor, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, York University, Canada
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Professor of Health Policy and Equity, York University, Canada
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PhD Candidate, Human Resource Management, York University, Canada
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Sessional Assistant Professor in Critical Human Rights, Department of Equity Studies, York University, Canada
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PhD student, Faculty of Education, York University, Canada
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Assistant Professor in the Department of Equity Studies, York University, Canada
