Who's watching over the environment in Ontario?

Many Ontarians have been put off by some of the policies of Doug Ford’s government during its first year, but most of the headlines have been about proposed changes to social programs. Today in The Conversation Canada, we look at an issue that has gone mostly unnoticed: Laura Annalise Tanguay, Jenna Davidson and Luisa Sotomayor of York University raise concerns about proposed changes to Ontario’s environmental legislation that will benefit developers.

We also look at the risks associated with fainting while pregnant and why employers are missing out on talent by not making more of an effort to hire people with disabilities.

Our final story looks at the path-breaking women of Canadian publishing. Ruth Panofsky of Ryerson University tells us about the careers of female publishers who supported the works of great Canadian writers like Margaret Laurence, Farley Mowat and Carol Shields.

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Doug Ford’s government is weakening environmental laws in Ontario — leaving wildlife and environments with no protections. Shutterstock

Doug Ford is clear-cutting Ontario’s environmental laws

Laura Annalise Tanguay, York University, Canada; Jenna Davidson, York University, Canada; Luisa Sotomayor, York University, Canada

Doug Ford's government is undercutting the environment by giving business and development the upper hand.

Research with almost 500,000 women in Alberta, Canada, reveals connections between fainting in pregnancy and medical problems in both mother and child. (Unsplash/Chris Benson)

Fainting during pregnancy can be risky for mother and child

Padma Kaul, University of Alberta

Research shows fainting in pregnancy may be associated with medical problems for the child at birth and heart conditions in the mother post delivery.

Economic benefits of workplace diversity has not yet demonstrably boosted opportunities for the 20 per cent of working-age Canadians who live with a disability. (Shutterstock)

Employers miss out on talent by overlooking workers living with disabilities

Silvia Bonaccio, University of Ottawa

A study finds organizations' prohibitive concerns about hiring people with disabilities are unfounded -- and workplaces are missing out on a talented pool of workers.

Many of the classic books of Canadian literature thrived because of women editors, publishers and agents. Some are profiled here: Anna Porter in the 1970s, Bella Pomer in 2015 and Claire Pratt in 1950. Diane Pullan; Facebook; special collections

The impact of women trailblazers in Canadian publishing

Ruth Panofsky, Ryerson University

Irene Clarke, Claire Pratt, Anna Porter and Bella Pomer were among the women who changed the face of Canadian publishing. Their achievements deserve our attention.

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Le bonheur est une construction humaine, une idée abstraite sans fondement biologique. Et il y a de quoi en être heureux ! Shutterstock

Les humains ne sont pas faits pour être heureux. Alors arrêtez d'essayer

Rafael Euba, King's College London

Le bonheur n'a aucun fondement naturel. Les humains sont conçus pour survivre et se reproduire... et se méfier d'éventuelles menaces à leur survie.

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