By Jason Walker, University Canada West The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has a serious problem when it comes to sexual violence. According to a recent report, the Canadian Special Operations…
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
Toxic work cultures start with incivility and mediocre leadership. What can you do about it?
By Andrei Lux, Edith Cowan University You’re in a meeting, with something important to say. Just as you begin, a colleague sighs and shares an eye-roll with their buddy. And…
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
Even after an indictment on federal charges, ‘persecuted’ Donald Trump could win again
By Jeff MacLeod, Mount Saint Vincent University Donald Trump has reportedly been indicted on federal charges for his handling of classified documents after he lost the 2020 presidential election. The…
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
Higher unemployment and less income: how domestic violence costs women financially
By Marilyn McMahon, Deakin University Women in abusive relationships are more likely to be unemployed and earn less money than women with non-abusive partners. That’s among the key findings confirmed…
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By Dennis Hirsch, The Ohio State University and Piers Norris Turner, The Ohio State University The rush to deploy powerful new generative AI technologies, such as ChatGPT, has raised alarms…
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
How smaller cities can integrate newcomers into their labour markets
By Mary Crea-Arsenio, McMaster University; Andrea Baumann, McMaster University; Bruce Newbold, McMaster University, and Margaret Walton-Roberts, Wilfrid Laurier University In 2022, Canada’s population grew by a million people. Nearly all…
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
AI is already being used in the legal system – we need to pay more attention to how we use it
By Morgiane Noel, Trinity College Dublin Artificial intelligence (AI) has become such a part of our daily lives that it’s hard to avoid – even if we might not recognise…
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
Canada’s Modern Slavery Act is the start — not the end — of efforts to address the issue in supply chains
By Kam Phung, Simon Fraser University and Genevieve LeBaron, Simon Fraser University On May 3, Canada passed legislation aimed at addressing modern slavery — a term that typically encompasses forced…
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
Behind the blue wall: The toxic culture that left a Vancouver police officer dead
By Jason Walker, University Canada West In January 2019, Const. Nicole Chan — a 30-year-old, nine-year member of the Vancouver Police Department — took her own life hours after being…
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
Are you under digital distress? 3 ways tech-triggers may be affecting your mental health
By Brittany Harker Martin, University of Calgary Mental Health Week, which runs from May 1 to 7, provides an opportunity to reflect on our collective well-being. In addition to rising…