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Opinion: How prepared is Canada if vaccines are needed for a new pandemic?

With the global resurgence of many vaccine-preventable diseases, World Immunization Week (April 24-30) provides a timely opportunity for Canadians to...

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Opinion: Ambitious changes to Canadian conservation law are needed to reverse the decline in biodiversity

Canada’s biodiversity is in decline. Globally, climate change, urbanization, overexploitation of resources and habitat loss are combining to drive...

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Opinion: How social media can negatively impact our mental well-being

Imagine a tribe of uncontacted hunter-gatherers in the deepest Amazon rainforest. Anthropologists airdrop dozens of smartphones loaded with social...

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Opinion: A small difference in how ratings are displayed can unintentionally mislead consumers

Ratings are ubiquitous in today’s digital world. Platforms like Amazon, Yelp and Uber Eats bombard users with stars, numbers and symbols that can...

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Opinion: A small difference in how ratings are displayed can unintentionally mislead consumers

Ratings are ubiquitous in today’s digital world. Platforms like Amazon, Yelp and Uber Eats bombard users with stars, numbers and symbols that can...

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Canadian retailers are seeing a surge in domestic sales amid the 'Buy Canadian' movement

In recent months, the “Buy Canadian” movement has gained significant momentum, driven by a collective push to support domestic products and...

19.04.2025 5

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Canadian retailers are seeing a surge in domestic sales amid the 'Buy Canadian' movement

In recent months, the “Buy Canadian” movement has gained significant momentum, driven by a collective push to support domestic products and...

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Opinion: Infertility Support 101 — what women want to hear (and what they don't)

Infertility is more than a medical condition — it is an emotional journey that can leave people feeling isolated and misunderstood. For the one in...

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Opinion: Canada's aging population — the unspoken ballot box issue

Canadians are voting in a federal election on April 28, and questions about how to deal with the United States and make Canada’s economy more...

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Opinion: Travelling to the U.S.? Here's what you need to know about the risks and your rights

Recent reports of European and Canadian tourists being detained at the United States border have many questioning whether travel to the U.S. is safe....

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How to talk to children about the Canada-U.S. tensions

Mainstream public discourse in the first months of 2025 have been dominated by tensions between Canada and United States. These include references to...

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Opinion: How Shakespeare can help us put meaning back in money

From greed for resources and money to technology run amok and a politics of domination, hatred and fear of others, our world sometimes seems to be on...

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Opinion: Losing a pet deserves more attention and compassion

When my dog passed away four years ago, coping with the loss was challenging. I know I am not alone. People turn to their pets when they need comfort...

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Opinion: Maintaining mobility with aging means planning ahead

Winter weather makes it hard for everyone to get around. But for many, especially older people, the whole world can feel like an icy sidewalk every...

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Opinion: How to have conversations with people who fall for misinformation this election campaign

Canadians head to the polls on April 28. Like other recent general elections, both in Canada and around the world, this federal election campaign is...

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Opinion: An American military invasion of Canada? No longer unthinkable, but highly unlikely

Two months ago, the idea that the United States posed a military threat to Canada was unthinkable. Today, discussions about a potential American...

22.03.2025 4

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Opinion: Why Canada must treat its food system as a matter of national defence

Rising tensions between Canada and the United States have made increased military investment and a renewed focus on national defence all but...

20.03.2025 10

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Opinion: Why some Canadians are in denial about Donald Trump

Prime Minister Mark Carney has vowed Canada will never be a 51st American state and has called on Canada to present a united front to defend against...

19.03.2025 6

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Opinion: Boycotting U.S. products allows Canadians to take a rare political stand in their daily lives

In the middle of a trade war with the United States, Canadians have started showing strong support for their country by changing their consumer...

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Opinion: Does cancelling a trip to the U.S. really send a political message, or is it just hurting local tourism?

As the weather warms, many Canadians are turning their attention to travel plans. Whether for spring break or planning summer holidays abroad, people...

14.03.2025 7

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Opinion: Women caregivers need better financial support

With an aging population and more people preferring to remain in their homes for as long as possible, the idea of aging in place in Canada often...

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Opinion: Canada is now in a trade war with the U.S. Here's what you need to know to prepare for it

United States President Donald Trump has officially imposed 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, sending shock waves through Canadian...

06.03.2025 10

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Opinion: Trump tariffs have sparked a 'Buy Canadian' surge, but keeping the trend alive faces hurdles

Escalating trade tensions between Canada and the United States have ignited a new wave of Canadian patriotism, with consumers consciously choosing...

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Opinion: What are the chances an asteroid will impact Earth in 2032?

For a few days in mid-February, headlines around the world buzzed about the potential for an asteroid to hit the Earth in 2032 — specifically,...

01.03.2025 6

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Opinion: 5 things workplaces can do to help employees feel like they belong

Longstanding workplace issues such as mistreatment, the normalization of toxic behaviour and a lack of accountability for workplace culture have...

19.02.2025 4

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Opinion: Is there life out there? The existence of other technological species is highly likely

We live in a golden age for space exploration. Scientists are gathering massive amounts of new information and scientific evidence at a record pace....

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Opinion: Online algorithms could help save the planet with just a few small tweaks

Have we tried everything to tackle the climate crisis? At least one simple idea has hardly been explored: prioritizing climate content on social...

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Opinion: 4 steps to building a healthier relationship with your phone

Being constantly connected to your electronic devices, and the social media they enable, may be bad for your health and well-being and working...

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Opinion: Is no amount of alcohol safe? Understanding risks and public health guidelines

The United States surgeon general recently called for a warning of cancer risk on alcohol labels. And I agree. But the discourse that has come out in...

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Opinion: Canada's claim that it champions human rights is at odds with its mining practices

Canada presents itself as a gender equality and human rights champion both at home and abroad. But it’s also a global leader in mining, an industry...

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Opinion: Canada's claim that it champions human rights is at odds with its mining practices

Canada presents itself as a gender equality and human rights champion both at home and abroad. But it’s also a global leader in mining, an industry...

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Opinion: Canada's water governance and management systems threaten the country's water supply

Canadians are among some of the most water-rich people globally, with access to about 20 per cent of the world’s freshwater supply and seven per...

17.01.2025 8

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Opinion: Canada's water governance and management systems threaten the country's water supply

Canadians are among some of the most water-rich people globally, with access to about 20 per cent of the world’s freshwater supply and seven per...

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Opinion: How the U.S. could in fact make Canada an American territory

“We take nothing by conquest…Thank God,” wrote the National Intelligencer and Washington Advertiser, an influential Washington newspaper, in...

12.01.2025 10

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Opinion: How the U.S. could in fact make Canada an American territory

“We take nothing by conquest…Thank God,” wrote the National Intelligencer and Washington Advertiser, an influential Washington newspaper, in...

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Opinion: Canada as a 51st state? Republicans would never win another general election

Since his re-election, Donald Trump has drawn plenty of attention for neo-annexationist propositions made on social media about the Panama Canal,...

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Opinion: Canada as a 51st state? Republicans would never win another general election

Since his re-election, Donald Trump has drawn plenty of attention for neo-annexationist propositions made on social media about the Panama Canal,...

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Opinion: How Justin Trudeau's focus on social policy will be his legacy

Justin Trudeau has resigned after more than nine years as Canada’s 23rd prime minister. Parliament will be prorogued and will resume sitting on...

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Opinion: Canada needs to invest in older rental housing, not just build new real estate properties

Across Canada, the demand for rental housing is intensifying. The unprecedented demand for rentals is a result of several factors, including...

05.01.2025 10

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Opinion: Canada needs to invest in older rental housing, not just build new real estate properties

Across Canada, the demand for rental housing is intensifying. The unprecedented demand for rentals is a result of several factors, including...

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Opinion: This new year, consider resolutions focused on well-being instead of weight loss

January is the time of year for setting New Year’s resolutions for self-improvement. For many, these might be health-related — eating better,...

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Opinion: Walking into stress in 2025? Take steps now to prepare

Five years ago, I began a research project into emotional labour, compassion fatigue and burnout in Alberta’s educational workers. The results from...

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Opinion: Why measuring caesarean rates misses the mark

The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) has updated its interactive tool, “Your Health System,” which reviews health-care data across...

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Opinion: Is university worth it? Yes, for both students and society

As we enter the holiday season many young people are no doubt beginning to consider their future options. With a range of paths to pursue, a high...

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Opinion: Is university worth it? Yes, for both students and society

As we enter the holiday season many young people are no doubt beginning to consider their future options. With a range of paths to pursue, a high...

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Opinion: Increased surveillance at the Canada-U.S. border means more asylum seekers could die

At a press conference on Dec. 17, the Canadian federal government announced proposed new measures to expand its management of Canada’s border with...

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Opinion: Australia is banning social media for teens. Should Canada do the same?

The Australian government recently passed legislation that bans social media for anyone under 16. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hailed the...

30.12.2024 8

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Opinion: How the science of child development can help parents stress less this holiday season

A recent advisory from the United States Surgeon General has made it clear — parents and caregivers are burned out. In a 2023 poll of more than...

29.12.2024 9

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Opinion: Teachers lack resources to meet classroom needs, and absences shouldn't surprise us

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted schooling on a global scale, challenging teachers with a flood of unmanageable demands. These demands have...

27.12.2024 6

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Opinion: Remote work is a game-changer for addressing burnout in workers

Burnout continues to affect a significant portion of the Canadian workforce, with little progress made since 2023 when between one-quarter and one-...

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