Work towards pathway for repatriation of Rohingya, urges subcommittee report
Canada should be working with its international allies to figure out a way to repatriate the displaced Rohingya in Bangladesh refugee camps back to Myanmar, recommends a new House subcommittee report. More than 750,000 Rohingya have fled Rakhine State since 2017 in the face of genocide at the hands of the Myanmar military that now […]
A tale of two Canadas: Atlantic premiers popular, Ford and Kenney in big trouble
Canadians are giving very different reviews of how their provincial governments have managed the COVID-19 pandemic, and pollsters say some premiers could face a “reckoning” when they go before voters again. A recent poll from Ekos Research shows voters in Quebec and Atlantic Canada are pleased with how their governments have responded to the pandemic. […]
No doubt CDC’s announcement will resonate around the world
To mask or not to mask, that is the question. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States just issued a directive that fully vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask or practise social distancing. The directive had immediate repercussions in the United States with politicians in the nation’s capital […]
Don’t let the pandemic’s mental health lessons get left behind
This year we marked the 70th anniversary of Mental Health Week in Canada. Given the visibility mental health has gained during the pandemic, we should take stock of how far we’ve come in changing the way we talk about and address mental health, and the work that lies ahead. Talking about mental health goes beyond […]
Patient groups play an important role in vaccine rollout
Along with many Canadians, I’ve been closely watching the provincial approaches to COVID-19 vaccine rollouts. This is both out of self-interest, as someone who wants to be vaccinated, as well as from a longstanding interest in all matters of public health policy. What makes my situation unique is that I also suffer from a rare […]
The public sector can’t go back to the old normal
The COVID-19 pandemic has pulled back the curtain on the lagging technological investment by governments all over the world. Even before the pandemic, the world was changing at a speed never before seen in history. The wholesale transformation of nearly every aspect of our lives to digital was well underway, and public-sector agencies were already […]
Inclusive pandemic recovery can’t happen without targeted support for youth
When it comes to our collective pandemic recovery, investing in young Canadians is essential. However, success will depend on our ability to not simply create opportunities, but to create meaningful ones that allow youth to not only recover but to use their unique qualities and perspectives to shape and define what that recovery will look […]
In 2021, motherhood is breaking us
Being a mother in Canada this year is bringing many of us to the point of breaking. New data from the Canadian Women’s Foundation reveals a difficult picture of mothering through the upheaval of the pandemic. Almost half of mothers in Canada say they are “reaching their breaking point.” Forty-three per cent are “anxious” and 38 […]
Budget investments not enough to replace need for new round of COVID student benefits, says Green leader Paul
Though the budget was generally well received by post-secondary student advocates, the lack of a returning Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) is a gap that needs to be filled to avoid students ending up in the same rough spot as last year, says Green Party Leader Annamie Paul. The benefit was introduced last spring, providing […]
U.S.-backed vaccine waiver should force Canada to support initiative, say politicos
The U.S. decision to support a waiver that could potentially lead to increased global COVID-19 vaccine production could force Canada’s hand as it has long delayed making a decision on the proposal put forward at the World Trade Organization, say analysts, including a former Liberal trade minister and WTO ambassador. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai […]
