‘This is a book about gender-based violence, with a focus on intimate partner abuse,’ says Donner-nominated author of And Sometimes They Kill You
The following is an excerpt from And Sometimes They Kill You: Confronting the Epidemic of Intimate Partner Violence, by Pamela Cross, nominated for this year’s Donner Prize, one the best public policy books of the year.
Vote to end gender-based violence
Intimate partner violence is widely understood to be an epidemic in Canada. It represents a very real threat to our collective safety, and must be addressed as the public health emergency that it is.
Canada’s economic future depends on women—the next government has an opportunity to deliver
Voters should be looking closely at how each party plans to unlock women’s full economic potential as a pillar of Canada’s resilience and prosperity.
Black and racialized Canadians could be a powerful force in this election if they harness the power of block voting
Communities voting around shared interests has helped shape American electoral outcomes for decades, but its potential has not been fully realized in Canada.
DEI: love it or hate it, it’s more profitable
There’s ample evidence that points to a correlation between more diverse teams and higher financial returns. Let’s not blame DEI for our current financial challenges and fears of future economic insecurity. The data shows otherwise.
‘I want to be the proof that the Canadian dream is alive,’ says country’s first female Turkish Canadian federal candidate
Sima Acan’s candidacy is seen as a milestone by some Turkish Canadians who say the diaspora’s issues as well as its contributions have long gone unrecognized in Ottawa.
Red-pill populism
Conservative politics and its embrace of populism have merged with toxic masculinity for validation in the mainstream.
Renewed resolve: commit to DEI principles to advance health equity
Education and research institutions must take a strong stand against anti-Black racism, and work tirelessly to eliminate its effects on Canadians.
Invisible work: the unseen labour that powers Canada
A 2022 study estimated that unpaid household work in Canada could be worth up to $860-billion annually if compensated at market rates. That’s a staggering figure—yet, our policies continue to ignore or downplay this reality.
Anti-Black racism complaint bound for Canadian Human Rights Commission after court denies public service class action
The Public Service Alliance of Canada filed a human rights complaint on behalf of all of its Black members employed in the federal public service on March 27.
