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International efforts to end North Korea’s nuclear weapons program have failed. Here’s what comes next
Based on past performance, economic sanctions will never be strong enough to denuclearise North Korea. There’s a better way.
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Federal Reserve independence secures an important, but not final, victory at US Supreme Court
The court’s narrow opinion backing Fed governor Lisa Cook against Trump referenced the Fed’s vital role in steering the US economy.
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An Alberta school chat listed girls to assault. The response shows Canada still has a rape culture problem
The language used in response to gender-based violence erases who’s doing the harm and who’s experiencing it, making it harder to report on and easier to excuse.
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Canada gave Ukrainians safety, but building a future was harder
Getting refugees to safety is essential, but helping them build a life while displacement continues should be just as important to Canadian policymakers.
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Canada is getting old — and that’s our biggest advantage for 2067
Canada’ aging population is a marker of national success, not a crisis. The question is whether we will seize this moment to build the strongest aging society in the world.
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Fireworks, heat and drought make this July 4th a recipe for wildfires
Every year, the number of human-caused fires spikes on July 4, and many of them are related to fireworks. When trees and grasses are dry and the temperature high, the...
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Shattered dreams on Canada Day: Broken immigration promises are based on false narratives
Changes to Canada’s immigration system have dramatically reduced legal pathways towards permanent residency based on myths about the impact of immigrants on Canadian society.
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When companies face hostile takeover threats, they turn to ESG — and the whole community benefits
Companies facing hostile takeover threats invest more in environmental, social and governance initiatives, and the effect spreads to their competitors.
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Does traffic drive street crime? Our study investigated
Motor traffic makes residents feel less safe from vandalism, burglary and violence.
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Supporting women in early labour is important for safe maternity care
The Nottingham maternity review shows why women need better assessment and support at the very start of labour.