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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...

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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,...

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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....

18.02.2025 10

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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...

17.02.2025 10

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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...

03.02.2025 10

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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...

02.02.2025 9

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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...

29.01.2025 3

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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,...

10.01.2025 8

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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,...

10.01.2025 10

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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...

08.01.2025 5

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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...

05.01.2025 4

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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,...

04.01.2025 10

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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...

01.01.2025 4

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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...

31.12.2024 3

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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...

30.12.2024 9

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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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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-...

27.12.2024 8

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Opinion: Password sharing is common for older adults — but it can open the door to financial abuse

Are you helping an elderly parent with some holiday shopping and need to get reimbursed? Have they asked you to pay some bills or e-transfer funds...

20.12.2024 5

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Opinion: Canadian policymakers should avoid handling Trump 2.0 like another pandemic

Since Donald Trump won the recent United States presidential election, Canadian policymakers are trying to anticipate a variety of plausible...

15.12.2024 5

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Opinion: Canadian policymakers should avoid handling Trump 2.0 like another pandemic

Since Donald Trump won the recent United States presidential election, Canadian policymakers are trying to anticipate a variety of plausible...

15.12.2024 4

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Opinion: Canada's holiday tax break will have winners and losers

The government of Canada has announced its plans for a temporary tax break by exempting GST/HST on certain items during the holiday season from...

12.12.2024 7

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Opinion: Canada's holiday tax break will have winners and losers

The government of Canada has announced its plans for a temporary tax break by exempting GST/HST on certain items during the holiday season from...

12.12.2024 10

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Opinion: How our public spaces can be safer and more welcoming for children

A Georgia mother was recently arrested for reckless endangerment after her 10-year-old son was seen walking outside alone. The warrant for her...

29.11.2024 9

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Opinion: Why the metaverse isn’t ready to be the future of work just yet

The COVID-19 pandemic radically changed how many Canadians work. According to Statistics Canada, remote work rose to 40 per cent in April 2020 and...

28.11.2024 6

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Opinion: Why Gen Zers are reducing their alcohol consumption

Generation Z is leading a significant shift in drinking habits. In fact, compared to preceding generations, Generation Z may be the soberest...

27.11.2024 4

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Opinion: 5 common misconceptions about women and entrepreneurship

Women entrepreneurs are essential for the Canadian economy, a fact recognized by the government’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy. This strategy...

24.11.2024 4

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Opinion: 5 common misconceptions about women and entrepreneurship

Women entrepreneurs are essential for the Canadian economy, a fact recognized by the government’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy. This strategy...

24.11.2024 3

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Opinion: How a failure to support youth who were once in care may be fuelling unemployment

Why do people attend college or university? While there are many reasons to do so, a widely accepted outcome of completing post-secondary education...

20.11.2024 6

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Opinion: How a failure to support youth who were once in care may be fuelling unemployment

Why do people attend college or university? While there are many reasons to do so, a widely accepted outcome of completing post-secondary education...

20.11.2024 6

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Opinion: If TikTok poses a grave threat to national security, why are Canadians told they can keep using it?

News of the Canadian government’s sudden decision to block TikTok from running a business in Canada landed with a thud last week. Since then,...

19.11.2024 8

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Opinion: If TikTok poses a grave threat to national security, why are Canadians told they can keep using it?

News of the Canadian government’s sudden decision to block TikTok from running a business in Canada landed with a thud last week. Since then,...

19.11.2024 10

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Opinion: Climate inequality must take centre stage at COP29

In a cruel case of injustice heaped upon injustice, the people who stand to suffer the most from climate change have the least responsibility for...

14.11.2024 9

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Opinion: Seen a jellyfish off the dock? You're not imagining things — they're increasingly in our lakes

As a lake researcher, I have in recent years had quite a few people ask me whether jellyfish really do live in lakes. Some people think they are...

10.11.2024 3

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Opinion: How honeybees can help us monitor pollution across Canada

Canada has more than 13,000 beekeepers with almost 1,000,000 beehives spread across every province. Together, they produce about 40,000,000...

09.11.2024 6

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Opinion: What a second Trump term may mean for the CDC, and how it affects Canada

Should Donald Trump be re-elected on Tuesday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is likely facing a major shake-up. Many...

05.11.2024 3

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Opinion: New survey of IPCC authors reveals doubt, and hope, that world will achieve climate targets

How hot is it going to get? This is one of the most important and difficult remaining questions about our changing climate. The answer depends not...

14.10.2024 6

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Opinion: Seasonal change can affect people's moods — and their moral values

Moral values are the principles that guide a person’s perceptions of good and bad, and right and wrong. They shape our prejudices, political...

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