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Most of Canada’s cities are not designed to promote the health of their residents, and this problem appears to be getting worse. However, while this is a problem we can solve, we first need to understand the current barriers to developing policies which promote healthier urban areas.
Today, in The Conversation Canada a team of researchers discuss their findings from a recent study exploring the dynamics of policy-making in the City of Regina. They argue that “by fostering collaboration, restructuring governance, empowering local governments, and promoting a collective mindset, we can pave the way for more effective integration of health into urban policies that truly support the well-being of communities at large.”
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Signs reflecting conspiracy theories around the 15-minute city are displayed outside Parliament Hill in May 2023. Alongside other comparable initiatives, 15-minute cities represent an effort to place collective health and well-being at the centre of urban planning.
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Akram Mahani, University of Regina; Joonsoo Sean Lyeo, University of Toronto; Nazeem Muhajarine, University of Saskatchewan
Canada’s cities must be planned around resident
health and well-being, our research reveals the key barriers to developing truly healthy cities.
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Supporters of imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan’s party chant slogans during a protest in Pakistan against delaying the result of the general election by the Pakistan Election Commission in Karachi on Feb. 11, 2024.
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Noor Mirza, Balsillie School of International Affairs
With a hung parliament and uncertain election results, further political instability and a scramble to attain power is in full force in Pakistan.
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Automated retail, like this smart cart seen at a Sobeys grocery store in Oakville, Ont. in November 2019, is on the rise across Canada.
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Mathew Iantorno, University of Toronto
Autonomous retail concepts are becoming a common fixture in downtown Canada. But are these novel businesses beneficial to everyone?
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Anti-Black racism continues to be a major determinant of poor health and social outcomes for Black Canadians.
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Bukola Salami, University of Calgary
Anti-Black racism has health, social and economic consequences for Black populations in Canada. Partnering with Black communities is a crucial component in effective efforts to mitigate inequities.
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To build more small- and medium-sized businesses, and create more jobs in turn, Canada needs to create more entrepreneurs.
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Claudia Smith, University of Victoria
A new study reveals that instilling an entrepreneur-possible self — the belief that you can become an entrepreneur — is a critical stepping stone for becoming an entrepreneur.
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Mario Richard, Université TÉLUQ ; Marilyn Baillargeon, Université TÉLUQ ; Steve Bissonnette, Université TÉLUQ
Le quart des enseignants au Québec sont non légalement qualifiés. Plusieurs souhaitent obtenir une formation et une reconnaissance officielles. Les programmes courts sont mieux adaptés à leur réalité.
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Culture + Society
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Samuel Cornell, UNSW Sydney; Timothy Piatkowski, Griffith University
Taking selfies is a normal part of daily life for millions of social media users. But doing so while exercising at the gym can be harmful.
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Health
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Jacob Pellinen, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
What you don’t do: Don’t shout at them, don’t put things in their mouth and don’t let them get near things that are sharp or hard in case of a fall.
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Politics
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Yohanes Sulaiman, Universitas Jendral Achmad Yani
Based on quick counts, Prabowo Subianto and his pair Gibran Rakabuming Raka won the majority of votes at 55%
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