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Health misinformation and medical quackery have been around forever. A quick look at outdated practices like bloodletting, snake oil for pain and inflammation and radium water (!!) to “rejuvenate the body” is a testament to past medical folly. However, the disinformation and fear during the COVID-19 pandemic spawned a full-blown
Noah Fry, McMaster University Pierre Poilievre’s recent 100-minute interview with the psychologist and right-wing media commentator Jordan Peterson provided some clues about the Conservative leader’s political ideology heading into a federal election year. Peterson’s podcast episode, hosted by DailyWire, was a rare opportunity to learn about Poilievre, currently the overwhelming
Remember the Freedom Convoy? That group of self-proclaimed freedom defenders who invaded Ottawa in early 2022—not to protect democracy or battle foreign threats, but to fight masks and vaccines. To insist on their God-given right to freedom (whatever that meant). Now that’s wshat I call a brave stand! But when Canada’s sovereignty
Carlos Quiñonez, Western University; Noha A. Gomaa, Western University, and Paul Allison, McGill University Justin Trudeau’s resignation raises questions about the future of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). Proroguing Parliament until late March will have an impact. While existing spending for the CDCP will continue, the supplementary estimates tabled
This is my personal PSA for anyone who hasn’t figured it out yet—yelling at your TV doesn’t count as meaningful political participation. With the next Canadian and Ontario elections around the corner, save the energy for casting your vote! Some of this is admittedly selfish—I’ve officially run out of patience
Wednesday marks the latest quarterly distribution of the Canada Carbon Rebate, and for most Canadians, it’s a day to celebrate. The rebate ensures that the majority of recipients get back more money than they pay in carbon pricing—a significant win for families grappling with rising costs of living. While “carbon
Canadians continue to struggle with accessing timely healthcare due to long wait times and limited availability of care. A new report from the C.D. Howe Institute reveals Canada’s healthcare system ranks 9th out of 10 peer countries, a stark contrast to its once-lauded reputation. The report, titled “Troubling Diagnosis: Comparing
Noah Eliot Vanderhoeven, Western University Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation will have cascading effects on political leadership in Canada. Trudeau’s recent cabinet shakeup, spurred by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s shock resignation in December, altered election timelines. Some expected a fall federal election as the Liberals under Trudeau held onto their
George S. Rigakos, Carleton University The notion that Canada could become the 51st state of the United States, as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has proposed, is not only unrealistic, but would also signal the collapse of American global hegemony and the disintegration of the U.S. as a unified nation. The
Or: What’s right with Capitalism? I was scrolling through Facebook last night, checking out reactions to my recent piece on Jagmeet Singh, when I chanced upon an utterly charming reaction that called Jagmeet a “piece of s*** – Marxist to the core.” Naturally, I couldn’t resist jumping in. Out of
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