COP 26: The Aftermath and Canada’s Next Steps
COP 26 negotiations have shown a continued resistance to stronger climate action as well as revealed future opportunities for Canadian climate leadership.
Diplomacy in the Virtual Age: An Opportunity or an Obstacle?
Digital diplomacy is now considered an integral part of diplomatic efforts. This increased connectivity is wide-reaching, and with it, a mixed-bag of security risks and opportunities for positive change.
From One Trudeau to Another: Canada and the State of Multiculturalism
A critical light is shed on Canadian multiculturalism as a concept and policy. The exclusion of Indigenous peoples in Canada is examined to build critique against what multiculturalism conveniently disregards. Finally, the rise of far-right groups and its implications on multiculturalism are explored.
COP 26: Canada and the Climate
COP 26 is on in Glasgow, and representatives from across the planet are negotiating to secure their own country's place in a changing world. With a string of broken promises, a dire outlook and some leaders skipping the conference entirely, is COP 26 likely to change anything for the better?
How Must Agriculture at the Local and Global Levels Change if the World is to Feed Itself in 2050?
The world population is only expected to increase exponentially by the year of 2050, which means that we must dramatically increase our global food supply. Through technological innovation, enhanced communication channels, and a revitalized rural sector, we can meet the nutritional demands of the world population by the mid-century. The question is, will politicians mobilize quickly enough to make this a reality?
Does Gender Affect One’s Experience of Security and Insecurity? How about Other Identities?
Discussions concerning security need to incorporate an intersectional and gendered analysis in order to fully capture the diverse experiences of individuals within the security realm.
Netflix’s ‘Unorthodox’ Casts a Stigmatized Shadow on More Than Just Jewish Orthodoxy
Viewers of the show should understand the broader context of religious orthodoxy, and ensure that it doesn't exclusively frame their ideas of orthodoxy.
Canada’s Far-Right and Tackling Islamophobia Online
The startling growth and activity of online far-right communities in Canada are a wake-up call for a greater focus on online content moderation and removal — an issue that should be at the forefront of the fight against online extremism.
An Obsolete Paradigm: Why Canada Needs to Shift to a Global Vaccination Strategy
Canada’s most recent announcement to renew global vaccination efforts provides hope to the most vulnerable; however, a closer look shows Trudeau’s unwillingness to do anything more than throw money at the problem.
Election 2021: The New Democrats’ Foreign Policy Vision
Whether recycled stances from their 2019 platform or new commitments to defence and security, a lack of clarity and planning encompasses much of the NDP’s foreign policy approach.