"This first issue touches on themes of race, religion, and culture not just because they are critical in the present, but because they are the foundation of society, the elements that bind us to each other to create communities, and the first principles of our state. What better issue to launch KPR? " To read the full foreward click here.

Race is a key factor in our society and a lens through which all policy should be analyzed, though often it is not. In this issue, our writers look into the ways Indigenous peoples have been affected by the legal system, how influential the Black Lives Matter movement was on our institutions and the prevalence of the school to prison pipeline in Ontario.

What We Can Learn From Evanston's Reparations Program  

Jami McElrea's article explores the meaning of reparations, and what is needed to pay debts that are owed.

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.

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.

The Untold Impacts of Covid-19 on Inuit Communities in Nunavut

Alex Stoney interviews Catherin Waters, Senior Practice Lead at the Institute on Governance, to discuss the impacts of COVID-19 in Nunavut

A Black Woman's Body has Saved Millions of Lives, But You've Probably Never Heard Her Name

For over seven decades, scientific advancements has happened with the use of human cells - in particular the HeLa cells.

R. v. Desautel: A case of missing identity

Opinion by Anthony Valenti. A case out of the British Columbia Court of Appeals is being elevated, yet again, to the Canadian highest court

The Rise of Covid-19 Cases within the Indigenous Community

Policy Brief by Arianna Bowman. Indigenous communities are disproportionally at risk to COVID-19.

Modern Colonialism Against Indigenous Peoples of Canada

Opinion by Aryan Bajpai. We have yet to act on many issues directly affecting the Indigenous peoples of this land and their rights.

The School to Prison Pipeline: An Analysis on Systemic Racism with Ontario School Boards

Policy Brief by Anson Shen. n light of the Black Lives Matter movement prominently in the US, it is imperative to recognize it in Canada

Are cities listening to their citizens? BLM and Canadian Police Budgets

Policy Brief by Annabelle Linders. This article will be looking at the police forces of Toronto, Ottawa, Halifax, and Vancouver.

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Religion is an important aspect of society that often is not discussed in policy. This is particularly strange when government enters the realm of religion. In this issue, our writers look into Quebec, how it is similar to France's view on religious plurality and examine two key pieces of legislation, Bills 21 and 62. Our team also looks at the public funding of religious schools and the Iran-Iraq war.

Provincial funding should not be rescinded from religious schools that depend on it for its function

Opinion by Maximillian Lee. Religious schools should receive provincial funding if it is critical to the maintenance of that institution.

My Hijab is Not a Threat

Opinion by Hibagh Ahmed. I was eight years old when I came running down the stairs and announced I wanted to start wearing a hijab

France and Quebec's Views Aren't so Different on Religious Plurality

Opinion by Daniel Diamond. Passive attitude towards religious pluralism, as of the beginning of the century, has been ceasing in Quebec

Soldiers of God: Child Soldiers, the Basij, and Iran-Iraq War

Opinion by Cooper Mendelson-Grasse This piece is part of Kroeger Policy Review's first issue on Race, Religion, and Culture. The full...

A Discriminatory Policy made Worse by COVID-19

Opinion by Toni Steele. What was the real purpose of Bill 62?

Culture is key to a society that is connected, empathetic, and open. In this section, our staff explores Canadian culture, There is analysis of key issues that are shifting our nation's culture like Canada's digital divide, our lack of mental health resources, and our laws on prostitution. BUt there is also analysis of key issues that shape our culture, like Western liberalism and youth engagement.

The Rise and Future of Private Military Companies

Author Kirupan Krishnarajah examines in detail the rise and future of Private Military Companies (PMCs).

Why the Indian Act Must be Reformed from ‘Harmful’ to ‘Helpful’

It is a piece discussing the harmful legacies of the Indian act and the need for a reframing of its core content.

Digital Vigilantism

This article is an interview piece that explores the ins and outs of a concept known as digital vigilantism.

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.

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.

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

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.

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