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Category Justice, Equity & Society
Increasingly, democratic states and institutions are facing a combination of external and internal challenges. These challenges, impacts, and intersections are taken up by our faculty.
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Colonialists used starvation as a tool of oppression
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The stakes could not be higher as Canada sets its 2035 emissions target
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As Erdoğan hints at retirement, how has his rule shaped Turkey?
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Immigrant women suffer financially for taking maternity leave: 4 ways Canada can improve
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Navigating special education labels is complex, and it matters for education equity
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How audience data is shaping Canadian journalism
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Renewable energy innovation isn’t just good for the climate — it’s also good for the economy
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Use of lockdowns in Canadian prisons could amount to torture
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Schools have a long way to go to offer equitable learning opportunities, especially in French immersion
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Why universities warrant public investment: Preparing students for living together well
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