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The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. Since 1915, UBC’s West Coast spirit has embraced innovation and questioned the status quo. With close to 63,000 students from 160 countries and more than 5,400 faculty on two campuses in Vancouver and the Okanagan, UBC is a place where bold thinking develops into ideas that can change the world. Its entrepreneurial perspective encourages students, staff and faculty to challenge convention, lead discovery and explore new ways of learning.

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A binary understanding of different-sex and same-sex relationships does not quite capture the complexity of human sexuality. (Shutterstock)

Why ‘sexual inconsistency’ can make unhappy relationships

Experiencing sexual inconsistency does not mean people are confused or not serious about their relationships. Rather, it reflects the complex lived realities of human sexuality.
Boston University forward Luke Tuch, right, scores a goal past Denver goaltender Matt Davis during the first period of a Frozen Four semifinal in the men’s NCAA college hockey tournament on April 11, 2024 in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

NCAA rule change will allow CHL players to play — but it could have some drawbacks

A new NCAA rule allowing CHL players to participate is set to have significant impacts on the Canadian hockey landscape.
Many cultures maintain multigenerational households, like this Chinese Canadian family in Ottawa. A new halt on Canada’s parent sponsorships program prevents any new parent applications. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Canada halts new parent immigration sponsorships, keeping families apart

While some western cultures identify the family unit as couples and their children, many other cultures see older parents as an integral part of the family.
O aspirante a líder do Canadá e sua esposa? Melania Trump observa o presidente eleito Donald Trump falar com os repórteres antes de uma festa de Ano Novo em Mar-a-Lago, em Palm Beach, Flórida, em 31 de dezembro de 2024. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

A luta do Canadá com Trump não é apenas econômica, mas existencial

Donald Trump está desrespeitando flagrantemente a soberania canadense e, junto com ela, a identidade canadense. O Canadá deve responder à altura.
Canada’s wannabe leader and his wife? Melania Trump looks on as President-elect Donald Trump speaks to reporters before a New Year’s Eve party at Mar-a-Lago, in Palm Beach, Fla., on Dec. 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Canada’s fight with Trump isn’t just economic, it’s existential

Donald Trump is flagrantly disrespecting Canadian sovereignty and, along with it, Canadian identity. Canada must respond accordingly.
United States’ basketball player Diana Taurasi after a women’s gold medal basketball game at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Aug. 11, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Changing the narrative about athlete mothers’ comeback stories

Portraying athlete mothers as super moms and their successes as surprising ignores the difficulties of balancing motherhood and sport without support.
A supporter of former President Evo Morales holds a sign while protesting for the release of fellow supporters who were arrested for blocking roads in La Paz, Bolivia, Nov. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Juan Karita)

Democracy across the Americas is in crisis

To preserve democracy, leaders and citizens will have to get back to the basics: free and fair elections, the rule of law and a vibrant civic culture.
Une nouvelle étude démontre que les médias sociaux, utilisés de manière intentionnelle, peuvent être bénéfiques. (Richmond Fajardo/Unsplash)

Moins « scroller », mieux connecter : une nouvelle étude montre comment mieux utiliser les médias sociaux

Une nouvelle étude démontre que les médias sociaux peuvent être un outil bénéfique plutôt qu’une source de stress.
Judges play a crucial role in ensuring that those exercising statutory power, as with MAiD, use it responsibly, and that they follow the rules. (Shutterstock)

MAiD and the law: B.C. case shows how courts offer crucial oversight when lives are at stake

A B.C. judge’s injunction blocking a MAiD case has been denounced by supporters of broad access to medical assistance in dying. But judicial oversight over MAiD practice is essential.
Donald Trump appears on ‘Fox & Friends’ in April 2017 with co-host Pete Hegseth, now his nominee for defence secretary, at the White House. A woman has accused Hegseth of sexually assaulting her a few months later. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

A Trump cabinet full of alleged sexual predators? Here’s why it makes perfect sense

The incoming U.S. president and his potential cabinet share a track record of sexual abuse allegations and cover-ups. The characteristics that accompany such behaviour don’t bode well for the world.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the House of Commons on Nov. 20, 2024. Trudeau says his government could have acted faster on reigning in immigration programs, after blaming “bad actors” for gaming the system. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Migration experts scrutinize Justin Trudeau’s explanation for immigration cuts

Trudeau’s explanation paints an incomplete picture and perpetuates misleading narratives about Canada’s immigrant selection, higher education and asylum systems.
Without safeguards, AI risks undermining the very principles of truth, fairness, and accountability that our justice system depends on. (Shutterstock)

AI and criminal justice: How AI can support — not undermine — justice

While AI promises to transform criminal justice by increasing operational efficiency and improving public safety, it also comes with risks around privacy, accountability, fairness and human rights.
Although national guidelines for children’s sleep are clear, only two jurisdictions in Canada have regulations that specify the amount of sleep/rest per day in licensed child-care facilities. (Shutterstock)

Lack of sleep regulations in Canada’s licensed child-care facilities puts children’s health at risk

Canadian 24-hour movement guidelines for healthy development recommend naps for infants and children under two years, and nap options for ages three to four.
The Ontario Court of Appeal is seen in Toronto on April 2019. A new ruling by the Ontario court could pave the way for greater climate accountability in the province. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Colin Perkel

Recent Ontario appeal court ruling on youth-led climate case could be a constitutional ‘game-changer

A landmark legal ruling in Ontario could pave the way for greater government climate accountability in the province while setting an important precedent for the rest of the country.
Vice President Kamala Harris walks away after speaking at the vice president’s residence in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

To the loser go the spoils? Hats off to the politicians who accept defeat — despite Trump’s precedent

In Canada, the recent provincial election in British Columbia shows just how important it is for losing politicians to accept defeat. regardless of the example set by Donald Trump.
Changing seasons aren’t only about changes in the weather, but also many additional changes in the rhythms and patterns of our lives. (Shutterstock)

Les changements de saison peuvent affecter notre humeur… et nos valeurs morales

L’humeur et les décisions des gens peuvent être influencées par les changements de temps et de saisons. Nos valeurs morales peuvent également être influencées par les changements saisonniers.

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