Pay equity laws are important. But research indicates these measures do not solve for some of the key drivers of pay inequity anymore
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Editorial: Gender equality efforts must go both ways
Academic institutions, employers and the public seem to be comfortable with a lack of gender balance when it affects boys and men
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Editorial: Why Old Age Security must be reformed
Old Age Security is one of Canada’s costliest social programs. This wouldn’t be a problem if it addressed a targeted need — but it doesn’t
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Opinion polls: The single biggest obstacle to public engagement
Public engagement is crucial. But public engagement is the step politicians should take after first doing their homework
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How an RRSP contribution could increase your Canada Child Benefit
An RRSP contribution can lower your taxable income and decrease the clawback of your Canada Child Benefit. Here’s how
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Editorial: Canada’s failure to meet NATO spending target is shameful
The Liberals recognize the moral imperative of Canada doing its part on climate change. Puzzlingly, they don’t recognize the need to do our part on defence
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Race should have no place in math education
Some Ontario teachers are increasingly emphasizing the role of race in math education. This trend is alarming and misguided
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Would you risk your life for your career?
The new global era is different from the Cold War period. But there are still lessons to be drawn, especially for globetrotting professionals
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Queen’s won’t solve its financial woes through cost cutting
Rampant cost cutting threatens the soul of universities like Queen’s. Modest alternative measures could shore up universities facing major deficits
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Editor’s note: Introducing the religion reporting project
Canadian Affairs’ religion reporting project enables us to cover an undercovered and important subject that matters to many Canadians’ lives