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Founded in 1878, Western University in London, Ontario is one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities, combining academic excellence with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social and cultural growth in the arts, humanities, engineering, sciences, health sciences, social sciences, business and law. With research collaborations on every continent and students and faculty trained far and wide, Western is actively engaged internationally. Western’s campus community is comprised of more than 38,000 students from 127 countries, 3,800 faculty and staff and 294,000 alumni in 154 countries. Western offers nearly 500 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in 11 faculties, a School of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies and three affiliated university colleges. Western is proud to provide Canada’s best student experience.

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Mark Carney, candidate for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada, makes his way to a campaign event with members of the Liberal caucus in Ottawa on Jan. 23, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Mark Carney might have the edge as potential Liberal leader, but still faces major obstacles

While Mark Carney’s outsider status inspires the Liberal faithful, his performance on the campaign trail is more likely to highlight the drawbacks of political inexperience.
Nicole Kidman (left) and Harris Dickinson in a scene from ‘Babygirl.’ (Niko Tavernise/A24 via AP)

The power of kink: An anthropologist reviews ‘Babygirl’

‘Babygirl’ is a nuanced exploration of sexual power as a portal of self-discovery that infuses institutions like the office, marriage and family with unexpected sensual tension.
Physicians and health workers protest in Toronto in April 2019 as part of a National Day of Action to call for stronger gun control laws. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Doctors should take part in acts of civil disobedience to advocate for patients

As the world continues to witness wars and climate-related disasters impacting the lives and well-being of more people, the voices of doctors become increasingly vital.
A prime minister’s resignation can foster a re-examination of policies and programs, including the Canadian Dental Care Program. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

How Justin Trudeau’s resignation could affect the future of the Canadian Dental Care Plan

Justin Trudeau’s resignation may have repercussions for the future of the Canadian Dental Care Plan. Here are several possible scenarios.
Dans la communauté de Dajabon, des Haïtiens sans papiers détenus à l’intérieur d’un véhicule de police par des agents de l’immigration en mai 2024. Le profilage racial joue un rôle fondamental dans les déportations en République dominicaine. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

L’expulsion de milliers d’Haïtiens par la République dominicaine – ou la brutalité des déportations de masse

Au moment où Donald Trump s’apprête à tenir sa promesse d’expulsions massives, il est important de suivre de près ce qui se passe avec les Haïtiens vivant en République dominicaine.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau turns to leave a news conference after announcing his resignation as Liberal leader outside Rideau Cottage in Ottawa on Jan. 6, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Justin Trudeau’s resignation creates a progressive void in Canada, part of a long-established cycle

Justin Trudeau’s resignation has opened up a vacuum in progressive leadership in Canada. It will likely be filled by left-leaning provincial premiers in the months and years ahead.
Undocumented Haitians detained by immigration officials in the Dominican Republic (DR) stand inside a police vehicle in the community of Dajabon in May 2024. Racial profiling is a key aspect of deportations in the DR. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

The Dominican Republic’s expulsion of thousands of Haitians shows the brutality of mass deportations

As the US president-elect prepares to deliver on his promise of mass deportations, it is urgent to examine the situation in the DR, the most significant case of ongoing forced returns in the Americas.
For research to contribute to public discourse, it can’t be the only voice in the room. A university gets creative by bringing artists, activists, public servants and researchers together. (citysymposium/Twitter)

The City Symposium: How communities can come together to address their problems

City Symposium in London, Ont., brought artists, activists, civil servants and academics together to broaden understanding about health inequity research in the community.
Australia is the first country to implement a nationwide ban of social media for teens, but other measures have been enacted or are being considered here in Canada. (Shutterstock)

Australia is banning social media for teens. Should Canada do the same?

As Canada’s Online Harms Act is being debated, MPs may look to other countries, like Australia, for guidance on protecting youth from online harms.
Chrystia Freeland arrive sur la Colline du Parlement à Ottawa en octobre 2024. La vice-première ministre et ministre des Finances a annoncé cette semaine sa démission du cabinet du premier ministre Justin Trudeau. La Presse canadienne/Sean Kilpatrick

La démission fracassante de Chrystia Freeland est-elle l’ultime tentative de sa garde rapprochée de rappeler Justin Trudeau à l’ordre ?

Le ton et le moment de l’annonce du départ de Christian Freeland paraissent avoir été conçus délibérément et avec soin pour provoquer le plus de chaos et de discorde possible au sein du gouvernement.
A poster depicting Luigi Mangione hangs outside the New York Hilton Midtown hotel, in New York, Dec. 12, 2024. Mangione is accused of gunning down the CEO of UnitedHealthcare outside the hotel. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Luigi Mangione isn’t the first high-profile alleged killer venerated by the public

The slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson — and the support his accused killer has received on social media — is similar to previous U.S. manhunts, trials and criminal spectacles.
Chrystia Freeland arrives on Parliament Hill in Ottawa in October 2024. The deputy prime minister and finance minister has announced her resignation from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Chrystia Freeland’s resignation seems carefully aimed at removing a sitting prime minister

Both the tone and timing of Chrystia Freeland’s resignation announcement are seemingly carefully designed to cause the most chaos and discord within the government.
Flooded caravans at Billing Aquadrome Holiday Park as Storm Bert continues to cause disruption in Northampton, United Kingdom, on Nov. 25, 2024. (Jordan Pettitt/PA via AP)

COP29: Climate change could kill millions — and world leaders must work to limit fatalities

The 1,000-ton rule states that a person is killed every time humanity burns 1,000 tons of fossil carbon. Minimizing the deaths caused by climate change should be a global priority.
A passenger jet flies over the Olympic rings on display outside the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo in August 2021. India, Qatar and Saudi Arabia are among the countries considering bids to host the 2036 Summer Olympics. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

How repressive regimes are using international sporting events for nation-building

Hosting international sporting events brings prestige and profit to both global sports organizations and repressive regimes, but the gains sacrifice human rights and justice for power and profit.
Nature-based solutions, including wetlands and other biodiverse natural systems, can play an important role in ensuring climate resiliance. A view of the Yaqan Nukiy, also known as the Lower Kootenay Band First Nation, wetland restoration project is seen near Creston, B.C. in an undated photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Norm Allard

Nature-based solutions are cheap and effective, and governments have the tools to make them a reality

Nature-based solutions are a cost-effective means of addressing climate instability, and governments already have all the tools they need to help get these projects off the ground.
The moon sets behind the CN tower in Toronto in August 2023. While it’s beautiful from a distance, Canada’s lunar rover will explore one of the most hostile regions of the moon in 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Canada’s first moon rover will soon have a name as it prepares to explore a hostile lunar region

Will it be Glacier or Athabasca? Maybe Courage or Pol-R? The Canadian moon rover will soon have a name, two years before it’s set to explore the moon’s South Pole.
Mourners hold a candlelit vigil in remembrance of Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk and Natalie Warmerdam in Wilno, Ont. in September 2015. Basil Borutski was convicted of murder in the separate slayings in eastern Ontario. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

3 potential consequences of Ontario’s reluctance to deem intimate partner violence an epidemic

Failing to deem intimate partner violence an epidemic will permit the conditions that sustain it to persist — and likely worsen. The health, safety and lives of women and children are at stake.

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