In settler states like Canada, climate change has disproportionally impacted Indigenous communities. As Professor Maggie Quirt explains, "such disparities are the calling card of colonialism."
A national strategy which addresses provincial, territorial and municipal infrastructures as basic as affordable housing and accessible public transit is needed to better support Canada’s older population, suggests Professor Pat Armstrong, a leading expert in long-term care.
Promises to build more homes is not a meaningful solution to Canada’s housing affordability crisis, notes Joel Roberts Social & Political Thought PhD candidate: "High house prices are not due to supply shortages."
It’s unsurprising that the anti-vaccine and anti-lockdown protesters are targeting Justin Trudeau’s events, notes Professor Cary Wu, as political ideology is the single best predictor of pandemic behaviours, such as mask wearing.
While government funding helps non-profit operators build capital, it doesn't necessary benefit taxpayers explains Professor Pat Armstrong: “We are paying for a building that then they own in the end.”
Over the past 10 years, the publishing industry has seen a rise in self-published books, indicating that it could have a permanent place in the publishing ecosystem according to Communication & Culture PhD candidate Elizaveta Poliakova.
"While no two disasters are the same, looking at differences between past and present disasters can help us to better understand what is needed to prepare for future disasters" explains Professor Jack Rozdilsky.
The lack of affordable housing, province-wide lockdowns and vaccinations are the most prevalent issues that have been brought up during the pandemic and created a division among Ontarians, notes Professor Yvonne Su.
“COVID-19 has exacerbated existing inequalities, creating pathways of harm and destruction that reflect socioeconomic differences, structural racism and hazardous living conditions,” says Professor Michael Nijhawan.
LA&PS researchers Professor Pat Armstrong and Ruth Lowndes note increased family councils, recognition of families' contributions to care & the necessity of social care as promising developments in long-term care post-pandemic.