The Greenbelt scandal is among the most serious of Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s years in office. So why is he pressuring developers to accelerate construction on Greenbelt lands?
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Ongoing criminal proceedings in Canada and the U.S. tied to high-profile uprisings must shed light on how large protests can avoid incurring the full wrath of the state.
Wes Anderson’s film ‘Asteroid City’ encompasses an environmental grief that manifests as failure to accept an uncontrollable reality.
As the mass evacuation of Yellowknife unfolds, the needs of minority populations will emerge. Past experiences indicate emergency officials may not be ready to meet the needs of a diverse population.
Ontario’s Doug Ford government engages in a casual approach to decision-making that regards normal governance processes as nothing but delay-inducing red tape.
The Canadian government’s attempts at public consultations have fallen short when developing regulatory frameworks for AI. More needs to be done to ensure that policies serve the public.
Dans cet État périphérique, à la frontière du Myanmar, des violences interethniques ont déjà fait des dizaines de morts. La réaction du gouvernement central a été tout à fait insuffisante.
Brands are increasingly taking stances on contentious social issues and facing mass outrage on social media. New research shows that this outrage can benefit brands.
Être amical au travail peut accroître le bonheur et la productivité. Si on veut tirer le meilleur parti de sa vie professionnelle, le mieux est d’essayer de créer des amitiés.
It’s the electorate, not the courts, that will decide Donald Trump’s fate in 2024. Many voters appear willing to give him a second chance — as Americans often do when it comes to former presidents
As extreme weather events increase in frequency and severity, many Canadians are still unaware of how to prepare for a natural disaster.
The Indian central government has done little thus far to quell the ongoing ethnic violence in the state of Manipur.
Horror filmmakers are wrestling with space in cities and what it means to share it.
Berteman di tempat kerja dapat meningkatkan kebahagiaan, produktivitas, dan membantumu memanfaatkan waktu dengan lebih baik. Tak berteman dapat membuat pekerjaan kurang menyenangkan dan menarik.
Like everyone whose marriage breaks up, nothing is ever quite the same after. What impact Justin Trudeau’s marital breakup will have on his life and career will be revealed in the months to come.
During the pandemic, it was common for politicians to explain their COVID-19 policies by saying they were ‘just following the science.’ Such claims can be misleading about both science and government.
Israeli settler youth in the West Bank are using their right-wing ideology as a tool that allows them to harm Palestinians and their villages with no remorse.
The Christopher Nolan film ‘Oppenheimer’ is set to become a summer blockbuster. But one of the featured sites in the movie is a sobering reminder of the horror of nuclear war.
Two exhibits share stories of legendary Canadian children’s television. Examining this underappreciated and rich history will help ensure the industry is prioritized in policy decisions.
Judicial activism can be a double-edged sword. While it swiftly penalized Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro for election misinformation that stoked violence, it’s resulted in anti-choice laws in the U.S.
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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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Contract Faculty, Communication & Media Studies, York University, Canada
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Assistant Professor of Law, Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, Canada
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PhD Candidate in applied linguistics, 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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Assistant Professor, Environmental and Urban Change, York University, Canada
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Assistant Professor of Adult Education, 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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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
