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Fire events, like the one which has destroyed much of Jasper, will only get worse in a warming world. Canada needs a national wildfire strategy to meet these challenges.
Supporting preventive and social care through investment in community connectors addresses the root cause of health issues, lowers future curative costs and provides better value for taxpayers.
It’s important that universities publicly acknowledge the importance of Black-affirming community spaces and the role they play in Black student well-being and academic success.
Provinces need to take action to protect municipal elections from foreign interference.
Hezbollah’s recent release of drone footage taken inside Israel appears designed to send a message that the armed group can cause serious damage in the event of a full-scale war.
While many view the path to leadership as a journey that begins later in life, new research suggests childhood and adolescence play keys roles in how it develops.
It’s important to design public awareness campaigns that illuminate the richness of animal lives by directing attention to actual animal agency rather than to the human abusers of animals.
The seemingly complimentary stereotype undermines Asian Americans in the workplace and beyond.
Student protests on campuses are calling attention to atrocities in Gaza and challenging university administrators to divest. What is the best way forward that avoids unnecessary violence?
‘Baby Reindeer’ raises questions about the effectiveness of content warnings. Viewers may still be vulnerable to secondary trauma, particularly those who have experienced similar violence.
A major focus of the federal government’s defence policy update is the need to develop quantum-based defence technology that will help Canada address two big threats: the Arctic and cyber security.
When teachers are self-aware of how their identities impact their values, beliefs and experiences, they are better prepared to help students build bridges between their lives and literature.
Rather than reducing international student permits, Ottawa should actively promote the advantages of studying in less populous provinces.
Substantial economic growth in the psychedelic drugs market has drawn interest from corporations and start-ups. While this may accelerate research, it also sparks concerns about conflicts of interest.
The recent release of Canada’s third National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security highlights challenges and opportunities that go far beyond the ‘add women and stir’ approach.
Since the war began, Israel has exchanged tit-for-tat cross-border attacks with the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah. It is imperative to prioritize diplomatic solutions that end the violence.
Transparent public discussions are needed around how ‘sex,’ ‘gender identity’ and ‘gender expression’ are being defined and given effect in education, law, public policy and beyond.
Contrary to assumptions that seniors are technologically averse, many older adults now show remarkable agility in navigating digital media.
To protect their kings, ancient Mesopotamians discovered how to predict eclipses, which were associated with the deaths of rulers. This eventually led to the birth of astronomy.
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PhD Candidate, Department of English Language and Literatures, Queen's University, Ontario
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Researcher, Centre for International and Defence Policy, Queen's University, Ontario
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PhD Candidate, Education, Queen's University, Ontario
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Smith Professor of Equity and Inclusion in Business, Queen's University, Ontario
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Fellow, Queen's Institute for Energy and Environmental Policy, School of Policy Studies, Queen's University, Ontario
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Postdoctoral fellow at Queen's University's Centre for International Policy and Defence (CIDP), Queen's University, Ontario
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PhD candidate, Department of Political Studies, Queen's University, Ontario
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PhD Candidate, Sexuality Education, Queen's University, Ontario
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Distinguished Professor and Borden Chair of Leadership, Smith School of Business, Queen's University, Ontario
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Canada Research Chair in Economy and Environment, Queen's University, Ontario
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Project Coordinator (Social Prescribing Allyship and Community Engagement for the Evolution of Health), School of Nursing, Queen's University, Ontario
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Banting Postdoctoral Fellow, Political Science, Queen's University, Ontario
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Animal Law and Policy, Queen's University, Ontario
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Associate Professor | Queen's School of Nursing, Associate Director | Graduate Nursing and Health Quality Programs, Queen's University, Ontario
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Dean, Faculty of Arts and Science, OCAD University/Associate Professor of Sociology, Gender Studies and Cultural Studies (retired), Queen's University, Ontario
