Portraying athlete mothers as super moms and their successes as surprising ignores the difficulties of balancing motherhood and sport without support.
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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 peuvent être un outil bénéfique plutôt qu’une source de stress.
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.
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.
The study’s findings highlight the potential for social media to be a tool for good, rather than a source of stress.
Fixing Canada’s housing issues requires a multifaceted strategy beyond funding innovative construction technology. A holistic solution must include policy reforms.
Trudeau’s explanation paints an incomplete picture and perpetuates misleading narratives about Canada’s immigrant selection, higher education and asylum systems.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The too-close-to-call B.C. election results show the deep ideological and geographical divisions in the province.
The treatment of gender-diverse youth in Canadian schools and discussions around gender-diverse frameworks are a prominent and contentious issue in the run-up to the upcoming B.C. election.
Reversals by British Columbia’s NDP and Conservative leaders may give the impression that the parties’ positions on climate have converged. But the contrasts are stark as election day looms.
People’s moods and decisions can be affected by changes in weather and seasons. Research shows that relatedly, our moral values can also be influenced by seasonal changes.
Purely technical solutions to the challenges of sustainable development will likely end in failure. Living within planetary boundaries will require a unified effort across disciplines and economies.
More than 70 years ago, right-wing W.A.C. Bennett became a B.C. political powerhouse after a failed Liberal-NDP coalition. There are parallels to today’s rise of the B.C. Conservatives.
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Professor, Psychology Department, University of British Columbia
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Associate Professor, School of Kinesiology, University of British Columbia
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Professor of Law, University of British Columbia
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Visiting Senior Researcher, Smart Structures Research Group, University of British Columbia
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PhD student, Psychology, University of British Columbia
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Law Professor, Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia
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Professor of Sociology, University of British Columbia
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Centre for Migration Studies, University of British Columbia
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Associate professor, Department of Anthropology, University of British Columbia
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Max Cameron is a Friend of The Conversation.
Professor, Political Science, University of British Columbia
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Professor and Canada Research Chair in Law, Society & Sustainability, University of British Columbia
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Lecturer, Political Science, University of British Columbia
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Professor, Structural & Earthquake Engineering, University of British Columbia
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PhD student, Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia
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Professor Emeritus of Nursing, University of British Columbia
