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The proposed Strong Borders Act gives police new invasive search powers that may breach Charter rights

The new Liberal government has tabled its first bill in Parliament, the Strong Borders Act, or Bill C-2. Buried within it are several new powers...

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Robert Diab

Why Canada needs a law that gives workers the right to govern their workplace

A major fault line in contemporary society is that while our political lives are governed by democratic principles, our economic lives largely are...

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Tom Malleson

For both artists and scientists, slow looking allows surprising connections to surface

Scientists need skills in visual analysis and critical thinking, but these skills aren’t being taught or practised nearly enough in our university...

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Amanda Bongers

A neuroscientist explains why it’s impossible for AI to ‘understand’ language

As meaning-makers, we use spoken or signed language to understand our experiences in the world around us. The emergence of generative artificial...

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Veena D. Dwivedi

Do people really resemble their dogs?

Many dog owners wonder whether they share similarities with their dogs, including characteristics like a calm temperament, a sociable personality...

previous day 8

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Renata Roma

Google searches for information about cancer lead to targeted ads from alternative clinics

More than 80 per cent of online searches are now performed with Google. But there’s an insidious element to the world’s most popular search...

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Alessandro Marcon

What if Alberta really did vote to separate?

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is using sovereignty sentiments in Alberta as a kind of implied threat to get a better deal for the province. In a...

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Stewart Prest

Gen Z and the sustainability paradox: Why ideals and shopping habits don’t always align

As the summer shopping season kicks off, all eyes are on Gen Z — those born between 1997 and 2012 and whose purchasing power wields significant...

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Melise Panetta

For Haitian migrants in the Dominican Republic, ‘reproduction is like a death sentence’

On May 9, Lourdia Jean-Pierre, a 32-year-old Haitian migrant woman, died after giving birth in her rural home in El Ceibo, Dominican Republic. The...

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Masaya Llavaneras Blanco

A First Nations power authority could transform electricity generation for Indigenous nations

First Nations across British Columbia have developed renewable electricity projects for decades. Yet they’ve experienced significant barriers to...

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Christina E. Hoicka

One green sea turtle can contain the equivalent of 10 ping pong balls in plastic

Thousands to millions of tonnes of plastic enter the ocean annually, but where they end up is poorly understood. Scientists have been working to...

03.06.2025 7

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Xia Zhu

Can kelp forests help tackle climate change?

Countries around the world are increasingly turning to nature to help alleviate the impacts of climate change. Forests, grasslands and wetlands are...

03.06.2025 1

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Jennifer Mchenry

How Ukraine’s drone attacks on Russian airfields could derail Russia’s war efforts

The drone attacks by Ukrainian Operation Spider’s Web forces on Russian airfields have called into question Russia’s supposed military strength....

03.06.2025 2

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James Horncastle

Why the federal government must act cautiously on fast-tracking project approvals

The acceleration of federal approvals for “nation-building projects” was the major theme of this week’s first ministers meeting in Saskatoon. A...

03.06.2025 2

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Mark Winfield

Are influencers villains, victims or champions of change? The reality is more complex

Social media influencers have become cultural powerhouses, setting trends, shaping lifestyles and even swaying political views. As their influence...

03.06.2025 1

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Aya Aboelenien

Ukraine’s drone attacks on Russian airfields could derail Russia’s war efforts

The drone attacks by Ukrainian Operation Spider’s Web forces on Russian airfields have called into question Russia’s supposed military strength....

03.06.2025 2

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James Horncastle

Why Canada should apply labour protections to the rental housing sector

Gregor Robertson, Canada’s new housing minister, was likely tapped for the job on the basis of his decade as Vancouver’s mayor, where he introduced...

02.06.2025 2

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Elliot Goodell Ugalde

What are Canada’s governing Liberals going to do about AI?

Fresh off his election victory, Prime Minister Mark Carney has been focused on standing up to Donald Trump’s claims on Canada as the 51st state and...

02.06.2025 2

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Jake Pitre

Practical ways families can foster kids’ love of literacy during the summer months

The dismissal bell will soon ring on the 2024-25 school year. The end of the school year is a time for reflection and when discussions about the “...

02.06.2025 2

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Kimberly Hillier

Subsidized social housing promotes economic well-being for Canadian renters, new study finds

The years following the COVID-19 pandemic were difficult for renters. The pandemic was followed by an economic recovery marked by inflation,...

02.06.2025 3

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Xavier Leloup

Internet-enabled orgasms: How teledildonics are changing the way we have sex

Sex toys are fairly common in people’s sex lives, and broadly accessible both online and in brick-and-mortar stores. In the United States, more...

02.06.2025 6

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Madison E. Williams

Kids care deeply about our planet, so adults need to start listening

“I wish adults knew that I really care about the environment and want to help, but I sometimes feel like my ideas don’t matter because I’m just...

01.06.2025 10

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Jen Kostuchuk

‘Pax Americana’ in Toronto? Speculative art can help us navigate threats

As part of her ongoing public art series, Pax Americana, Toronto visual artist Dara Vandor has been posting aluminum signs in public spaces. These...

01.06.2025 3

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Pascal Michelberger

‘Pax Americana’ in Toronto: How speculative art can help us navigate threats

As part of her ongoing public art series, Pax Americana, Toronto visual artist Dara Vandor has been posting aluminum signs in public spaces. These...

01.06.2025 3

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Pascal Michelberger

Blind box toys are booming: Are they just child’s play or something more concerning?

If you’ve seen videos of people tearing into tiny toy packages online, or noticed teens obsessing over pastel-coloured figurines at the mall,...

01.06.2025 4

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Eugene Y. Chan

Experimenting with generative AI to kibbitz and futz towards more inclusive futures

What does it mean to think, act and work as a Jewish professor when human freedoms are under siege and authoritarian power gains ground? And how...

01.06.2025 2

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Nathaniel Laywine

Preventing urinary tract infections after menopause: What every woman should know

After menopause, urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be more frequent, yet most Canadian women (82 per cent in a recent survey) don’t realize the...

01.06.2025 10

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Erin A. Brennand