Across Canada, multi-parent families are starting to achieve legal recognition — a move that has implications for parents and their kids
Author Archives: Hadassah Alencar
Hadassah Alencar is a bilingual journalist based near Montreal. She is a graduate of Concordia University's journalism program, where she worked as a teaching assistant and became editor-in-chief of The Concordian newspaper. Prior to pursuing her journalism degree, Hadassah freelanced for numerous publications.
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Why Canadians are waiting longer than ever to marry
High costs of living, declining societal pressure and the desire for independence has Canadians deferring—or ditching—plans to marry
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The ins and outs of Carney’s cabinet picks
We highlight notable cabinet appointments—and snubs—and summarize what to expect on key policy files
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The parenting ‘equation’: How to maximize the rewards of motherhood
While studies show parents are often stressed and unhappy, sources say there are ways to ensure parenting is rewarding
Posted inHealth
Accidents the third leading cause of death in Canada. But what does that mean?
Heart disease and cancer are well-understood causes of death. The third leading cause — and the surprising range of events it covers — is unexpected
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The ‘beloved program’: How pets help seniors beat the blues
Increasing awareness of pets’ health benefits has some seniors’ institutions offering pet therapy sessions or pet robots
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Family estrangements rise in Canada due to social, cultural trends
For some, low or no contact with estranged family members is best, experts say. For others, reconciliation is worth pursuing
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Liberal, Tory child care promises raise questions, concerns
The Liberals have pledged a modest expansion of the subsidized program, while the Conservatives say they will both keep—and reform—the system
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Trump fears and Canadian pride crater Bloc support in Quebec
With a strong surge in Quebecers’ professed ‘attachment to Canada’, the Liberals under Carney pull into first place in Quebec
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Smaller-population provinces fare worse in student test scores
All four large-population provinces had higher OECD test scores than smaller-population provinces — pointing to the need for educational reform