The Jasper fire reinforces the risks that climate change and related extreme weather events pose to Canada’s world heritage sites.
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‘Twisters’ selectively depicts aspects of reality by showcasing the raw, destructive power of tornadoes – but don’t look to it for safety advice.
Containing and extinguishing mega blazes like the one that reached Jasper is an all-hands-on-deck affair that draws upon expertise from around the world.
Given the high number of Venezuelans living abroad, it is crucial those in the diaspora are able to take part in the country’s electoral process.
Joe Biden se tornou um dos poucos presidentes americanos em exercício a não buscar um segundo mandato, depois de não conseguir convencer os democratas de que tem resistência para outro mandato no Salão Oval. O que acontecerá agora?
Joe Biden has become one of the few sitting American presidents not to seek a second term after failing to convince Democrats he has the stamina for another term in the Oval Office. What happens now?
La tentative d’assassinat de l’ancien président Donald Trump n’est pas sans précédent historique et aura des répercussions sur la sécurité pendant la campagne électorale.
A tentativa de assassinato de Donald Trump se soma à longa história de presidentes e candidatos à presidência dos Estados Unidos que foram vítimas de violência armada.
The assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump is not without historical precedent, and will have impacts on security during the election campaign.
The ‘right to repair’ empowers consumers to fix and modify the products they purchase. When it comes to medical devices, the right to repair can help save lives.
The historic Ottawa/Ontario Liberal/Conservative seesaw will likely play a role in informing when Justin Trudeau and Doug Ford choose to hold the next election.
El intento de asesinato de Donald Trump se suma al largo historial de presidentes y candidatos presidenciales en Estados Unidos que han sido víctimas de la violencia armada.
The attempted assassination of Donald Trump adds to the long history of presidents and presidential candidates in the United States who have been the victims of gun violence.
Young athletes may be uncertain if they are experiencing a concussion or might not think the injury is serious or bad enough to warrant telling someone.
The recent allegations of sexual assault against Frank Stronach once again draw attention to the pervasive harassment women face in the workplace.
The federal government needs to recognize and address the structural problems of the current migration system that lead to migrants living and working in Canada without authorized immigration status.
Pro-Palestinian protesters occupying the University of Toronto dismantled their encampment in advance of a deadline issued by the university after being granted a court injunction.
The gaming platform Roblox generated over US$2 billion last year. As the company aims to change how people interact online, we need to pay attention to the new digital futures being created.
It’s a unique moment in North America: the prime minister of Canada and the president of the United States are being asked to step aside for the betterment of their parties and their countries.
A fire that destroyed St. Anne’s Church in Toronto serves as a reminder that cultural legacy needs to be conserved and protected from disaster.
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Professor, Disaster & Emergency Management, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies & Director, CIFAL York, York University, Canada
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Professor emeritus, Department of Politics, York University, Canada
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Chair, Ontario Human Rights Legal Support Centre and Adjunct lecturer, Schulich School of Business, York University, Canada
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Assistant Professor, Disaster and Emergency Management, York University, Canada
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Associate Professor of Disaster and Emergency Management, York University, Canada
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Professor of Sociology, York University, Canada
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Professor, Environmental and Urban Change, York University, Canada
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Associate Professor of Communication Studies, and Director of the Institute for Research on Digital Literacies, York University, Canada
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Associate Professor, Criminology, Department of Social Science, York University, Canada
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Professor, Socio-Cultural Study of Sport, Health and Medicine, York University, Canada
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Associate Director, Refugee Law Lab, York University, Canada
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Associate Professor, Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change, York University, Canada
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Professor, School of Public Policy and Administration, 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
