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‘Benevolent sexism’ in startups widens the gender gap by advantaging men over women
Women continue to face barriers in entrepreneurship, with only 17 per cent of small and medium-sized businesses being owned by women in Canada.
February 21, 2024 | 11:55 am
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The real threat to gender-diverse children is the politicization of care issues like puberty blockers and detransition
Puberty-blocking drugs are not the only politicized topic in gender-affirming health care. Detransition also tops the list.
February 13, 2024 | 4:24 pm
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The real cost of the fiscal crisis hitting Canada’s universities
Canadian universities are struggling financially. Laurentian filed for creditor protection in 2021; Alberta universities have had to make severe budget cuts; McGill and Concordia are in danger of plun
February 12, 2024 | 9:57 am
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The folly of Ontario’s nuclear power play
The Ontario government’s announcement last week of its intention to pursue the refurbishment of the Pickering B nuclear power plant on the shore of Lake Ontario between Toronto and Pickering represent
February 8, 2024 | 10:46 am
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Ontario’s high-cost and high-emissions approach to electricity
The Ford government announced last month its intention to procure 2,000 megawatts (MW) of new electricity supplies from renewable sources, including wind, solar and hydro by 2030,
January 30, 2024 | 9:04 am