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Before the bulldozers: The last-ditch efforts to save Hong Kong’s heritage
A human rights-based approach to heritage conservation would slow the disappearance of historic structures that tell the stories of the city of Hong Ko…
Mar 1
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Canada can't ignore Iran's persecution of the Baha'i community
Concern has raised in recent weeks as the Baha’i religious community is targeted once again by the Iranian government. Here’s why there should be inter…
Feb 22
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How vaccine equity will get us back to "normal" sooner
A consistent approach to vaccinating those most at risk should not be defined by our borders but a shared global priority for human recovery.
Feb 15
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A warm welcome to the women in Biden’s cabinet
The Biden administration will cement its place in history for being the most diverse executive branch that the United States has ever seen. But what do…
Feb 8
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You can’t police your way out of a pandemic
Pandemic measures continue to increase the role of the police, despite its disproportionate impacts on racialized populations and communities experienc…
Feb 1
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Keep bringing the booze
The pandemic has spurred a lot of temporary policy innovations, but whatever happens on-demand alcohol should be here to stay.
Jan 25
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Canada needs tax reform now
With a ballooning deficit, the Canadian federal government needs to start thinking about tax reform, and lessons from Ontario may show the way.
Jan 18
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Why Canada can't logistic
Canada is a modern and wealthy welfare state. So why is our pandemic response so consistently weak when it comes to everything except writing cheques?
Jan 14
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Issue 53: A pandemic solution to the gender pay gap
As many have noted, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a "she-cession" with women bearing the brunt of the economic fallout. Why don't we just give women…
Sep 3, 2020
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Issue 52: Mexico's populist catastrophe
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck Mexico, president Andrés Manuel López Obrador faced a choice between the economy and the people. He chose neither.
Sep 1, 2020
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Issue 51: Want to open schools safely? Get outside
Forget about "normal". When it's cold, hand out blankets. Make field trips mandatory and routine. Change the curriculum. Forget summer, make the long b…
Aug 24, 2020
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Issue 50: Professional sports and the pandemic economy
As various professional leagues try to restart, some familiar socioeconomic divisions are revealing themselves, with important lessons for the general …
Jul 9, 2020
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