Ontario’s new policy on youth leaving care comes into effect April 1. While the policy provides welcomed support for youth, there are still gaps that need to be addressed.
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Recent reports that 700 international students and graduates could be deported from Canada reveal how the immigration system leaves them open to exploitation.
Post-secondary student input about ChatGPT and other AI matters not only for accountability, but also as a savvy way to strategize about the future of higher education.
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.
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.
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PhD Candidate, Communication & Culture, York University, Canada
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Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change, York University, Canada
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PhD Candidate, Humanities, York University, Canada
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PhD Candidate in Kinesiology and Health Science, York University, Canada
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Professor emeritus, Department of Politics, York University, Canada
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Assistant Professor of Law, Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, Canada
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Associate Professor of Disaster and Emergency Management, York University, Canada
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Joel Lexchin is a Friend of The Conversation.
Professor Emeritus of Health Policy and Management, York University, Canada
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Professor, Environmental and Urban Change, York University, Canada
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Assistant Professor of Adult Education, York University, Canada
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Associate Director, Refugee Law Lab, York University, Canada
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Director, Centre for Refugee Studies & Associate Professor, Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, Canada
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Associate Professor, Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change, York University, Canada
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Jean Monnet Chair and Professor of Political Science, Socio-Legal Studies, and Public & International Affairs, York University, Canada
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Assistant Professor in the Department of Equity Studies, York University, Canada
