Osgoode recently celebrated the well-deserved promotions of five exceptional professors. Dean Farrow proudly presented the recommendations, made by President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton, to York University’s Board of Governors. Professors Carys Craig, Valerio De Stefano, Dayna Scott, and Sara Slinn have all attained the prestigious title of Full Professor. At the same time, Professor...
The Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta are advocating for the implementation of a new law—the Nehiyaw and Dene Nations of Treaty No. 8 Adoption and Private Guardianship Law—which aims to protect First Nations children. This law works to end the adoptions and private guardianships involving Treaty 8 children without written consent from either parents or guardians, and the First Nations themselves...
Transit agencies participating in the One-Fare program. Courtesy: Prestocard.ca On February 26, the Ford government’s fare integration policy was enacted. The program was initially supposed to launch in March 2023. The fully funded One-Fare program by the Ontario government will make commuting more accessible and affordable for transit users. This one-fare decision will enable transit users...
The demand for regulating Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly prominent in Canada. Many people are concerned about the impact of AI and are calling for the government to take action. Experts such as Yoshua Bengio, founder and scientific director of Mila-Quebec AI Institute, are urging the government to establish legal provisions for AI. According to Bengio, all general-purpose...
January is known to be Alzheimer’s Awareness Month across Canada. With the awareness of Alzheimer’s, it is critical to be reminded of the impact of dementia on the lives of many Canadians. The experiences of those suffering from Alzheimer’s continue, and must be learned about to reinforce human rights and encourage policy changes. The Alzheimer’s Society recognizes and supports the...
On 24 October 2023, Iceland held a twenty-four-hour strike supporting gender equality. The rally was organized by forty-five organizations and saw thousands of women and non-binary people across Iceland standing in solidarity. Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir joined the cause, stating that she and all the women in the cabinet would not work on this day. The rally holds great significance after...
This year marks the third annual National Truth and Reconciliation Day recognized across Canada. Every year on September 30, the National Truth and Reconciliation Day and the Orange Shirt Day honour Indigeneity and calls for reflecting on the intergenerational trauma of residential schools. This day was made into a federal statutory holiday in 2021 to uphold the Truth and Reconciliation...