Fourth Wave Crises in the Prairies: The Forgotten Federal Failure
Rayyan Esmail considers the federal government’s responsibility for the COVID-19 fourth wave crises in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Teaghan Haysom
- Nov 17, 2021
- 4 min
Critical Policy Change Needed for Alberta’s Safe Injection Site Regulations
Opinion piece about the restrictive safe injection site policy recently put in place in Alberta, and how this policy will affect the opioid.
Alexandra Wilson
- Jul 19, 2021
- 4 min
Digital Vigilantism
This article is an interview piece that explores the ins and outs of a concept known as digital vigilantism.
Rayyan Esmail
- Jul 15, 2021
- 5 min
The Past, Present, and Future of the Covid Sports Bubble
Rayyan Esmail explores how Covid bubbles allowed for the safe return of sports and what they’ve taught us for the future the Olympic Games.
Alexandra Wilson
- Jul 12, 2021
- 5 min
How does Online Hate Manifest
This piece explores the factors that lead to digital hate online, examining the opinions of experts to understand this growing trend.
Georgia Evans
- Jul 9, 2021
- 7 min
Down the Stack: Power and Accountability in Internet Intermediaries’ Content Moderation Decisions
This piece explores the work done by internet intermediaries around content moderation, and the formal decision-making process behind it.
Sahaana Ranganathan
- Jul 6, 2021
- 5 min
Influencing Trust: The Role of Para-social Relationships and Misinformation
This article explores the role of para-social relationships and the spread misinformation on the COVID-19 vaccine
Alexandra Wilson
- Jun 21, 2021
- 8 min
The Liberal Governments Proposed Regulatory Measures in the Wake of the Storming of the U.S. Capitol
An informative look into Bill C-10, a bill meant to amend the Broadcasting act. It includes the reactions of various afflicted parties.
Katso Ramodimoosi
- Jun 15, 2021
- 7 min
Conservative Rhetoric and the Prisoner Vaccine Dilemma
An opinion piece responding to the Conservative reaction to the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to vulnerable prisoners in federal prisons
Alexandra Wilson
- Jun 14, 2021
- 6 min
The Reagan Policy Decision that Fractured Classic Media
Alex explores the impacts of the Reagan administration’s abolition of the “Fairness Doctrine” and how it has polarized our media landscape
Chanel Best
- Jun 9, 2021
- 6 min
The Problems with Ontario's Vaccine Rollout
Author Chanel Best examines the failures of the Ontario government to administer vaccines to those most at risk of contracting COVID-19.
Tana Cheema
- Jun 8, 2021
- 4 min
Social Housing and the Registry Waitlist
Author Tanawush Cheema sits down with Ottawa City Councillor Mathieu Fleury to discuss the current state of affordable housing in Ottawa.
Alexandra Wilson
- Jun 7, 2021
- 5 min
In Conversation: Tackling Hate on Social Media
Alex Wilson interviews Maya Roy, the CEO of the YWCA Canada, to discuss the Block Hate Initiative and solutions for online hate speech.
Alexandra Wilson
- May 31, 2021
- 6 min
How Do We Address Extremism Online?
Alexandra Wilson revisits the topic of right-wing extremism in her newly updated piece, exploring options to slow its spread online.
Georgia Evans
- May 31, 2021
- 4 min
Introduction to Oligopolies: Masked by the Disguise of Choice
This series opener provides a brief introduction to oligopolies and outlines the subjects that will be explored in subsequent articles.
Sahaana Ranganathan
- May 12, 2021
- 4 min
Show Me the Money: The Role of Official Development Aid (ODA) in the Development Sector
Author Sahaana Ranganathan interviews Dimitri Rousseau to understand more about development funding and aid.
Jami McElrea
- May 11, 2021
- 5 min
India’s Farmer’s Protests: Policy, Advocacy, and an Attack on Democracy
Author Jami McElrea offers her insight and analysis on the current state of Indian democracy and the implications of the ongoing protests.
Katso Ramodimoosi
- Mar 26, 2021
- 7 min
The False Promise of the End Demand Model: Why Bill C-36 Is Failing Sex Workers in Canada
Katso Ramodimoosi argues that Bill C-36 and the end demand model are adversely effecting sex workers.
Jesse Hsieh
- Mar 22, 2021
- 5 min
Paywalls to Access News Pose a Dangerous Problem
Jesse Hsieh argues that requiring paywalls to access news creates more of a danger to society than meets the eye.
Jami McElrea
- Feb 27, 2021
- 5 min
Surveillance Capitalism: Pokémon Go and EU Regulations
Surveillance Capitalism dominates our lives. Jami explores the topic through the case of Pokemon Go and Europe's GDPR privacy law.