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Canada cannot afford to lose international research talent — here’s what needs to change

Canada cannot afford to lose international research talent — here’s what needs to change

Canada should redress age biases in the ranking system that serves as the primary mechanism for skilled workers to attain permanent residence in the...

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Evren altinkas

Netflix’s ‘The Dinosaurs’ rehashes a very old story — of empire and conquest

Netflix’s ‘The Dinosaurs’ rehashes a very old story — of empire and conquest

Life on Earth, according to ‘The Dinosaurs’ is a story of conquest. And that is a cultural story as much as a scientific one.

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Frederick oliver beeby maglaque

Canada urgently needs a civilian defence strategy — before the next crisis forces one

Canada urgently needs a civilian defence strategy — before the next crisis forces one

A century after Vimy Ridge, Canada faces a new question: what role should ordinary citizens play in defending the country today?

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William Michael Carter

‘Canadian experience’ keeps skilled immigrants out of the labour market

‘Canadian experience’ keeps skilled immigrants out of the labour market

Canada needs skilled immigrants. But the lack of Canadian experience prevents many qualified internationally-trained professionals from getting jobs...

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George Kofi Danso

Inside Southeast Asia’s scam compounds: A trafficked worker tells of fraud, coercion and torture

Inside Southeast Asia’s scam compounds: A trafficked worker tells of fraud, coercion and torture

Not all victims of scam compounds are unwilling —and that’s what makes the system so hard to dismantle.

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Randall Hansen

Why is alcohol use declining in Canada?

Why is alcohol use declining in Canada?

There are several possible contributors to the recent trend of declining alcohol sales in Canada, from increased health concerns to inflation.

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Timothy Naimi

Canada is producing more graduates than ever — so why is it harder to find a job?

Canada is producing more graduates than ever — so why is it harder to find a job?

A growing gap between education and employment is reshaping how young Canadians enter the workforce.

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David J Finch

How ‘books for development’ campaigns reveal an unjust global order

How ‘books for development’ campaigns reveal an unjust global order

After the Second World War, Canadian work in global literacy campaigns helped elaborate Canada’s image as benevolent and innocent regarding internal...

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Jody Mason

Everyday sexist online language is not random, and that’s the problem

Everyday sexist online language is not random, and that’s the problem

Online sexism is no longer primarily a series of isolated or individual opinions but has evolved into a system-level phenomenon that spreads through...

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Sepita hatami

Failed peace deal: The Iran war has inflicted a cascade of losses that may never be recovered

Failed peace deal: The Iran war has inflicted a cascade of losses that may never be recovered

For a country that built the post-1945 rules-based order, the United States now needs to be rescued from its own war by the very nations it once...

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Kawser Ahmed

Mark Carney secures majority after ‘unwinnable’ 2025 election victory, building new momentum

Mark Carney secures majority after ‘unwinnable’ 2025 election victory, building new momentum

Instead of assessing parties along familiar ideological lines, many Canadian voters approached the 2025 election based on who could best protect the...

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Allison Harell

Carney gets his majority: Liberal victory in ‘unwinnable’ 2025 election could explain his growing support

Carney gets his majority: Liberal victory in ‘unwinnable’ 2025 election could explain his growing support

Instead of assessing parties along familiar ideological lines, many Canadian voters approached the 2025 election based on who could best protect the...

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Allison Harell

Carney majority: Liberal victory in ‘unwinnable’ 2025 election could explain his growing support

Carney majority: Liberal victory in ‘unwinnable’ 2025 election could explain his growing support

Instead of assessing parties along familiar ideological lines, many Canadian voters approached the 2025 election based on who could best protect the...

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Allison Harell

Do beaver dams really make flooding worse? Research casts doubt on beavers as flood culprits

Do beaver dams really make flooding worse? Research casts doubt on beavers as flood culprits

Beaver dams play a key role in the ecosystem but are often considered dangerous, even though they have a limited impact on flooding downstream.

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Pascale Biron

Food prices are already high in Canada. Will the Iran war make them worse?

Food prices are already high in Canada. Will the Iran war make them worse?

Rising oil and fertilizer costs linked to Middle East tensions could affect food prices, but the effects will vary across products and may take time...

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Michael Von Massow

How Ontario’s post‑secondary student funding changes echo Ronald Reagan reforms

How Ontario’s post‑secondary student funding changes echo Ronald Reagan reforms

As U.S. president from 1981 to 1989, Ronald Reagan’s appetite to curb public spending grew, leading him to expand the role of loans and limit the...

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Susan dianne brophy

Does ‘federated unlearning’ in AI improve data privacy, or create a new cybersecurity risk?

Does ‘federated unlearning’ in AI improve data privacy, or create a new cybersecurity risk?

As governments push for stronger data rights like the “right to be forgotten,” evidence suggests AI may not fully comply, raising new regulatory...

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Abbas Yazdinejad

Another MP jumps to Carney’s Liberals, igniting concerns about the health of Canada’s democracy

Another MP jumps to Carney’s Liberals, igniting concerns about the health of Canada’s democracy

As the Liberal government inches closer to a majority thanks to the latest Conservative floor crossing, its legitimacy is being called into question.

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Travis leicher

Driven by social media, masculinism has moved from the fringes to the mainstream

Driven by social media, masculinism has moved from the fringes to the mainstream

Over the past 10 years, masculinism has moved from the fringes to the centre of public debate, driven by social media and its viral dynamics.

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Léa Clermont-Dion

How to protect your hobbies in a culture that wants to exploit them

How to protect your hobbies in a culture that wants to exploit them

Turning hobbies into income streams may ease financial pressure, but it can also drain the joy that made them meaningful in the first place.

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Aly bailey

Want to talk comics? Today, that often means going online

Want to talk comics? Today, that often means going online

In a new media era, comic fans share our comics experience with others online — debating, reflecting, recommending and enjoying.

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J. Andrew Deman,

Guns over people: Rising military spending is eroding quality of life around the world

Guns over people: Rising military spending is eroding quality of life around the world

When countries expand their military budgets or enter into conflict, the costs go far beyond equipment and munitions.

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Ruolz Ariste

The Cascadia Subduction zone isn’t shutting down – but it’s more complicated than we thought

The Cascadia Subduction zone isn’t shutting down – but it’s more complicated than we thought

The interpretation that the subduction zone is winding down gets ahead of the science. What the new research actually shows is far more complex and...

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Alexander Lewis Peace

What are motor skills? Evidence‑based ways to support children’s fine and gross motor development

What are motor skills? Evidence‑based ways to support children’s fine and gross motor development

Habitually practising different motor skills can help ensure young children have the key competencies and abilities to move and use their bodies in...

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Sophie M Phillips

How our research led to a privacy complaint that pushed the World Anti‑Doping Agency to change its rules

How our research led to a privacy complaint that pushed the World Anti‑Doping Agency to change its rules

International sport organizations must stop ignoring athletes’ data protection rights when regulating sport, including eligibility in the women’s...

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Marcus mazzucco

Diaspora communities carry the burden of watching war from afar

Diaspora communities carry the burden of watching war from afar

Distance does not necessarily protect immigrants from wars happening abroad. Instead, global connectivity embeds the stress and strain of these...

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Lara el mekaui

The RCMP’s surveillance of Indigenous groups exposes a centuries‑long pattern in Canada

The RCMP’s surveillance of Indigenous groups exposes a centuries‑long pattern in Canada

To be Indigenous in Canada has often meant living under continuous observation.

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Daniel Sims

Artificial intelligence and biology: AI’s potential for launching a novel era for health and medicine

Artificial intelligence and biology: AI’s potential for launching a novel era for health and medicine

AI is making waves in health care and medicine. Does the technology have the potential for breakthroughs in how we tackle disease, dysfunction and...

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James colter

New research shows how forests can prevent floods of all sizes

New research shows how forests can prevent floods of all sizes

Large floods happen naturally, however, adding or removing forests can change not only their sizes but also how often they occur.

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Samadhee Kaluarachchi

Just how bad are generative AI chatbots for our mental health?

Just how bad are generative AI chatbots for our mental health?

Research shows media coverage of AI chatbot use and mental health focuses on instances of user psychosis and suicide.

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Alexandre Hudon

Canada’s cybersecurity sector has a pipeline problem — and a glass ceiling

Canada’s cybersecurity sector has a pipeline problem — and a glass ceiling

Canada’s cybersecurity labour shortage cannot be solved simply by recruiting skilled immigrants, because systemic barriers — especially for...

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Sepideh borzoo

Canada and Mexico must work together to help Cuba survive its dire humanitarian crisis

Canada and Mexico must work together to help Cuba survive its dire humanitarian crisis

Collaborating on providing aid to Cuba in its time of need could serve as a strong foundation for improving Canadian-Mexican relations.

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Amelia m. kiddle

Donald Trump’s apocalyptic and profane threats against Iran expose the unhinged language of war

Donald Trump’s apocalyptic and profane threats against Iran expose the unhinged language of war

Trump’s language of war is a dangerous fusion of militarism, religious fundamentalism, spectacle and authoritarian politics that is redefining how...

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Henry Giroux

How the Artemis II crew trained to observe and photograph the moon: A NASA science team geologist explains

How the Artemis II crew trained to observe and photograph the moon: A NASA science team geologist explains

From geology training on Mushuau Innu First Nation territory in Labrador, to a new NASA Science Evaluation Room, Gordon Osinski takes us behind the...

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Gordon Osinski

From ‘sustainable’ to ‘regenerative’ agriculture: What’s in a name?

From ‘sustainable’ to ‘regenerative’ agriculture: What’s in a name?

Regenerative agriculture began as a grassroots movement led by farmers. It has been described in many different ways, but a common thread is a set of...

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Kate congreves

Why starting a hobby as an adult can feel so hard — and why you should embrace beginnerhood

Why starting a hobby as an adult can feel so hard — and why you should embrace beginnerhood

Many adults struggle to carve out space for hobbies because of lack of time, money and resources. Unlike childhood, adulthood comes with time...

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Jenna hepp

Local music scenes across Canada depend on post‑secondary music programs

Local music scenes across Canada depend on post‑secondary music programs

Urban and regional music scenes that anchor and enliven communities don’t simply survive on talent; they depend on the institutions and...

07.04.2026 7

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Duncan mccallum

What The Bachelorette cancellation reveals about gendered expectations and violence

What The Bachelorette cancellation reveals about gendered expectations and violence

The ‘Bachelorette’ controversy exposes a gendered double standard, revealing how patriarchal norms shape who’s punished and who’s protected...

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Julia Yates

Donald Trump’s profane and menacing threats against Iran expose the unhinged language of war

Donald Trump’s profane and menacing threats against Iran expose the unhinged language of war

Trump’s language of war is a dangerous fusion of militarism, religious fundamentalism, spectacle and authoritarian politics that is redefining how...

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Henry Giroux

AI pragmatists: How language teachers are navigating AI with nuance

AI pragmatists: How language teachers are navigating AI with nuance

A survey found second-language instructors are using generative AI primarily as an administrative efficiency tool, for work like generating lesson...

06.04.2026 8

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Martine rhéaume

Donald Trump’s profane threats against Iran expose the unhinged language of war

Donald Trump’s profane threats against Iran expose the unhinged language of war

Trump’s language of war is a dangerous fusion of militarism, religious fundamentalism, spectacle and authoritarian politics that is redefining how...

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Henry Giroux

Treating previously untreatable cancers: How CAR‑T cell therapy could be made accessible to more patients

Treating previously untreatable cancers: How CAR‑T cell therapy could be made accessible to more patients

CAR-T cell therapies advance the treatment of cancer, but they are expensive and can take weeks to process. Academic development could cut costs and...

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Nolan maugourd

Understanding how plants pause and restart growth can help develop climate‑resilient crops

Understanding how plants pause and restart growth can help develop climate‑resilient crops

By identifying the genes that allow plants to pause growth during stress and restart, we can help ensure crops produce reliable harvests in a changing...

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Arif ashraf

Policing the grocery store checkout won’t fix Canada’s food retail crisis

Policing the grocery store checkout won’t fix Canada’s food retail crisis

Expanding surveillance in supermarkets may deter theft, but it does little to address the structural causes of food insecurity and rising grocery...

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Alissa overend

Why workplace harassment persists despite policies — and what leaders can do

Why workplace harassment persists despite policies — and what leaders can do

Employees often recognize workplace harassment but choose not to report it. New research explores the social dynamics behind that silence and what can...

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Sandy Hershcovis

Critical minerals and energy will be integral to the CUSMA review

Critical minerals and energy will be integral to the CUSMA review

While automobile manufacturing and steel steal the headlines, the critical minerals and energy sector is now coming centre stage in the CUSMA review.

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John p. hayes

As a ‘book scientist’ I work with microscopes, imaging technologies and AI to preserve ancient texts

As a ‘book scientist’ I work with microscopes, imaging technologies and AI to preserve ancient texts

Book science helps decipher and preserve fragile manuscripts, at a moment when climate change and mass digitization are reshaping cultural heritage...

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Christina dinh nguyen

Israel isn’t just responding to threats – it’s reshaping the Middle East

Israel isn’t just responding to threats – it’s reshaping the Middle East

Israel’s recent actions are changing the Middle East by weakening state capacity and sustaining regional tensions.

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Spyros A. Sofos

As oil shortages deepen, wartime rationing offers a guide for today’s governments

Fuel shortages are rising worldwide, and some countries have started rationing fuel. Wartime rationing offers a model for managing scarcity more...

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Henri Chevalier

Effective storytelling can encourage climate action from policymakers and the public

Climate action depends on telling stories that make an impact, clarify stakes and inspire action.

02.04.2026 9

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