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Author Archives: Meagan Gillmore
Meagan Gillmore is an Ottawa-based reporter with a decade of journalism experience. Meagan got her start as a general assignment reporter at The Yukon News. She has freelanced for the CBC, The Toronto Star, Broadview, Chatelaine, Toronto Life and The Walrus and contributed reporting to Accessible Media Inc. since 2016. She has been nominated for a Digital Publishing Award and a National
Magazine Award and is a recipient of the Corcoran Award. She holds a master of journalism degree from Carleton University.
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New think tank aims to help Canada build ‘hard power’
The Centre for Strategic Statecraft plans to focus on Canada’s economy and defence, including relationship with India
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Kindergarten readiness predicts math success years later, study finds
A new Ontario study says how ready kids are for school predicts their math scores nearly a decade later
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‘Neither universal nor equitable’: Report proposes reform to Quebec child-care system
A new report suggests Quebec subsidize child care but give money to parents who are caring for young children
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Phonics returns to Ontario’s Kindergarten classes. Are teachers ready?
Ontario returns to science-backed approach to literacy education. But teachers ‘have to understand reading to teach reading,’ source says
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‘Explosion of happiness’: Report shows how to reduce seniors’ social isolation
Social isolation increases risk for dementia, heart disease and death. Experts say reducing it does not have to be difficult
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‘Disturbing’: Most women report disrespect during childbirth: study
Health-care providers say study findings point to system-wide problems that are particularly acute for Indigenous women
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Lawsuit challenges long-form census as unconstitutional
The long-form census requires individuals to disclose their sexual orientation and disability. A couple says this goes too far
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Build Canada Homes’ vague goals concern experts
Housing policy experts say the new Crown corporation is needed, but see few signs it will address Canada’s substantial housing needs
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Summer byelections a test of federal parties’ strengths
Analysts say the Liberals’ popularity should not be taken for granted, and three August byelections will be a key testing ground