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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. (CP PHOTOS/college by TC)

Politicians’ attacks on immigrants lack solid evidence: New data set the record straight

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. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Canada’s economic vulnerabilities show why it must invest in the wealth of local communities

Across Canada and the world, a growing movement is proving that community-centered approaches can drive real economic change.
Les scientifiques de la NOAA recueillent et fournissent des informations publiques cruciales dont dépendent les entreprises, les particuliers et d’autres scientifiques. NOAA’s National Ocean Service

Comment retrouver les informations climatiques effacées par l’administration Trump

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. (Shutterstock)

The power of language: Rethinking food labels to expand our plant-based choices

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

How to find climate data and science the Trump administration doesn’t want you to see

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. La Presse canadienne/Sean Kilpatrick

Étiquettes alimentaires sur le devant des emballages : vers des choix alimentaires plus sains

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. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Front-of-package food labels: A path to healthier choices

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. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey

U.S. tariff threat: How it will impact different products and industries

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. (Shutterstock)

4 steps to building a healthier relationship with your phone

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.
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. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Changing the narrative about athlete mothers’ comeback stories

Portraying athlete mothers as super moms and their successes as surprising ignores the difficulties of balancing motherhood and sport without support.
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. (Shutterstock)

Businesses are leveraging the UN Sustainable Development Goals to gain political influence

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.

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