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Left is Netherlands leader, Geert Wilders, whose Party for Freedom won national elections last year and who argues that immigrants are ‘pampered.’ On the right is U.S. President Donald Trump, who recently signed anti-immigration legislation.
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Many political debates about immigration and the welfare of immigrants are not accompanied by facts. A new data set can help with that.
For Canada to build a more resilient economy, it must strengthen its communities. People walk on a street between rows of cherry blossom trees in Vancouver in April 2023.
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Anti-vaccination sentiment can be seen as part of a larger societal trend towards individualism.
Les scientifiques de la NOAA recueillent et fournissent des informations publiques cruciales dont dépendent les entreprises, les particuliers et d’autres scientifiques.
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Eric Nost, University of Guelph and Alejandro Paz, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Alors que des informations importantes, notamment sur le changement climatique, disparaissent des sites fédéraux depuis l’investiture de Donald Trump, la résistance s’organise pour sauvegarder les données.
Even with the growing public interest around plant-rich diets, the number of people adopting these diets remains low, particularly in Canada. Rethinking what we call these foods could help.
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Using more appealing language and descriptions — rather than simply labelling foods ‘vegan’ or ‘vegetarian’ — can encourage people to choose plant-based foods more often.
Government scientists at NOAA collect and provide crucial public information about coastal conditions that businesses, individuals and other scientists rely on.
NOAA's National Ocean Service
Eric Nost, University of Guelph and Alejandro Paz, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Several groups are working to preserve webpages, tools and data – some of which have already gone missing from government webpages since the start of the Trump administration.
À Ottawa, en 2022, le ministre de la Santé Jean-Yves Duclos annonce un nouvel étiquetage. Dès 2026, les aliments préemballés à forte teneur en graisses saturées, en sucres ou en sodium devront afficher des informations nutritionnelles sur le devant de l’emballage.
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La nouvelle politique imposant des symboles nutritionnels sur le devant des emballages vise à orienter les consommateurs vers des choix alimentaires plus sains.
Jean-Yves Duclos, health minister at the time, announces new food labelling in Ottawa in June 2022. Pre-packaged foods with high levels of saturated fat, sugar or sodium will require front-of-package nutrition labels starting in 2026.
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New policy requiring front-of-package nutrition symbols aims to guide consumers toward healthier food choices by highlighting foods high in sodium, sugars or saturated fats.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivers remarks before chairing the meeting of the Council on Canada-U.S. Relations in Toronto on Jan. 17, 2025.
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U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs will have significant economic consequences on both sides of the border.
With increasing numbers of people working from home it can be difficult to build the right barriers between your work and personal life.
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The new world of hybrid work presents unique challenges to the mental health and well-being of young people. These four techniques can help you develop a healthier relationship with your phone.
A combine harvester drives over a wheat field after sunset, in Badow, Germany, July 29, 2024.
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For example, the first Trump administration tried to use the principles of transparency to prevent federal agencies from considering major health studies when setting pollution rules.
United States’ basketball player Diana Taurasi after a women’s gold medal basketball game at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Aug. 11, 2024, in Paris, France.
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Portraying athlete mothers as super moms and their successes as surprising ignores the difficulties of balancing motherhood and sport without support.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rises to respond to questions from the opposition during Question Period, in Ottawa on Nov. 26, 2024.
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A way for Canada to reduce its dependency on the U.S. would be to diversify its trading partners, which, in turn, would strengthen Canada’s bargaining position.
President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with the House GOP conference, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington.
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Canada and Mexico are two of America’s largest trading partners, and the tariff could have significant economic consequences for all three nations.
Many consequences of intimate partner violence, such as chronic pain, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, are linked to cardiovascular risks.
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Without a national One Health plan, Canada is vulnerable to threats from worsening climate change, accelerating biodiversity loss, pandemics and superbugs.
Businesses can freely use the SDG framework, logos and colours in their communications without any external validation, meaning they can misuse them without needing to take them seriously.
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Canada has fallen behind in global SDG progress rankings. To reverse this, Canada needs better mechanisms to hold companies accountable and ensure the SDGs are actually being adhered to.
Networking isn’t about flawless execution — it’s about building genuine connections over time.
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Whether it’s gaining new perspectives, discovering fresh ideas, or even finding a mentor, networking has the potential to impact both your professional and personal growth in meaningful ways.
Contemporary ice hockey was pioneered in Canada, and the sport has historically been watched and played by Canadians.
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For much of Canadian history, hockey has been viewed as a symbol of national pride and identity. But with dramatic changes in Canadian society over the years, is this still the case?