Locked Up: Behind Ontario’s Solitary Confinement
Srijoni Rahman White lights blaring from above, it was impossible to tell whether it was night or day. In the deafening silence of the room, even his breath seemed to […]
Category Archives: Human Rights
Out with the Old and in with the… Old? The Current Status of Sex Work Laws in Canada
Milica Uzelac When the Supreme Court of Canada unanimously struck down the country’s anti-prostitution laws in 2013, it was considered a triumph for many sex workers who believed that the […]
Ford+SPPG Conference: Immigration in a Populist Era
Kelly Rahardja The United States is undergoing a transformation of its immigration policy that could prevent thousands of incoming refugees from gaining entry into the country. As legislative action continues […]
Weapons of Mass Disruption: How Anti-Trump Protests Are Using Social Media to Change Policy
Celine Caira The U.S. President Donald Trump’s election and subsequent storm of executive orders provoked numerous protests around the globe. Most notably, the Women’s March on Washington garnered participation from […]
Opportunity Knocks: Ending Homelessness in Canada
Amanda Buchnea New developments around Canadian federal housing policy bring the nation to a crossroads in which we must ask: Is Canada ready and willing to take the steps necessary […]
Who is Responsible for Preventing Workplace Discrimination in Canada?
Rebecca Dyck Canadians are fortunate to have laws in place that protect them from discrimination in the workplace. However, even with these laws, discrimination exists in many workplaces across the country. […]
