Ideas to curb the tide of workplace abuse absent so far this election
Since the last election, toxic workplace conduct has seen a governor general resign in disgrace, a former chief of Canada’s defence staff charged with obstruction of justice in connection with misconduct accusations, and legal settlements in the military and RCMP amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars. Shocking as these events are, they are but […]
University innovation: a transformative force for Canada’s post-pandemic economy
Every technological revolution that society has witnessed was preceded by a major global crisis, and each was driven by major public investments. In each case, the distribution of economic power changed. As we consider what technological shifts will transform our society following massive post-pandemic investments, we must look at further developing and nurturing a culture […]
Maintaining Canada’s momentum as a magnet for international talent
Against the ongoing backdrop of COVID-19, Canada’s universities are once again delivering a unique fall semester. Our fall schedules are a mix of in-person, remote, and hybrid course delivery. Our campuses are enveloped in pandemic health and safety measures. As in other spheres, it feels like higher ed globally is experiencing a pivotal moment of […]
Halting the rising tide: the student mental health crisis on post-secondary campuses
It’s no secret that a mental health crisis is raging on Canadian post-secondary campuses. Even before COVID-19, post-secondary students in Canada reported shocking levels of depression and anxiety. The onset of the pandemic, and the campus lockdowns that followed in late March 2020, have only served to further these negative trends. While the pandemic has […]
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Elections Canada’s move to scrap Vote on Campus program could lower youth turnout, reduce NDP and Liberal ballots, analysts say
Elections Canada scrapping its Vote on Campus program could lead to a lower voter turnout among young Canadians in the federal election, an outcome two political analysts say will most hurt the Liberal and NDP ballot counts. “If you’re the Liberals, you’re probably more concerned about that because in the last two elections you tended […]
Looming post-pandemic children’s crisis calls for federal leadership
The debate about in-person learning has intensified over the last few weeks, especially in parts of Canada where schools remain closed, shedding new light on the trials this pandemic has created for many children, youth, and families. With vaccination giving rise to new hope that ‘normalcy’ is on the horizon and the health crisis may […]
Despite budget moves, EI changes not permanent, big enough: MPs, experts
Experts and advocates hoping that temporary employment insurance change would snowball into longer lasting, more permanent restructuring and reform say they’ve been left wanting and still waiting by the federal government. Changes to the employment insurance system were signalled in Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough’s (Delta, B.C.) supplemental mandate letter. In the Jan. 15, 2021 letter, […]
Mental health support for post-secondary students has never been more critical
The creativity, perseverance, and achievement of students, faculty, and staff at universities across the country have been inspiring in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, the pandemic has illuminated cracks in the foundations of many institutions that support our society. It has shone light on the pressure points—the bruises and hidden […]
Speak no evil, see no evil: The importance of talking ‘politics’ at work
OTTAWA—The old adage that one shouldn’t talk politics at work is yet another measure of professionalism that shapes company culture and can leave the most educated employees ignorant of the context of the world around them. Nearly a year after organizations wrote their pithy Black Lives Matter statements, many struggle with talking about racism with […]
