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Individuals accept additional paid work, in terms of salary increase or more hours, with the expectation they will be financially better off than before…
Across Canada, the large number of people working and studying from home require reliable and fast internet access. The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrates the urgency of diminishing the ‘digital divide’ in Canada…
Canada has not been left untouched by a new authoritarian, or ordered, populism that has seen the election of Donald Trump as U.S. president and the United Kingdom vote to leave the European Union…
Any well-functioning federation is bound by shared values and by economic arrangements that ensure regions are better off inside the federation than outside it. But conflicts in both areas are inevitable, especially in a country as diverse as Canada. This paper focuses on the conflict within the Canadian federation involving the sharing of income and wealth, most often through federal revenue, spending and transfer policies.
The COVID-19 pandemic has drawn public attention to Canada’s food security. Access to a safe, stable and high-quality food supply is often taken for granted by many citizens, but providing it is one of the key roles that our agricultural industry serves and underlines why it is designated an essential service.
COVID-19 may pose an increased risk of hospitalization and mortality to persons with disabilities who are receiving disability income assistance. It is too early to get a full picture of the risks presented to these vulnerable groups by COVID19. However, past experiences with flu/pneumonia among persons with disabilities can inform our expectations and approach for the coming months…
