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Attacks on school boards threaten local democracy
A brief look at the history of elected school boards in Canada shows how the powers and responsibilities of elected school board trustees have been eroded considerably.
New gun law protections target domestic violence, but real prevention must start earlier
Without comprehensive legislative and societal reforms to address intimate partner violence, the measures in Bill C-21 risk being little more than a bandage on a gaping wound.
What’s in a name? How the sound of names can bias hiring decisions
New research shows that even the sound of a name can influence how job candidates are judged.
