Opinion: Distance Learning and the Truth About the Digital Divide
As thousands of schools and universities close worldwide and move to online teaching, the gulf between those who have access to the Internet, and those who do not, is becoming More
COVID-19: Policy Implications for the Climate Crisis
Governments often opt for different strategies in their efforts to mitigate similar issues. COVID-19, the virus causing the worst public health crisis in several decades, has forced governments to take More
How Canada is Enforcing COVID-19 Restrictions
As COVID-19 cases increase around the world, Canada is contemplating stricter measures to enforce new regulations on social distancing and quarantining. In one of his latest addresses on the coronavirus, More
Northern Vulnerabilities: How Canada’s Territories are Responding to COVID-19
On March 11th, the World Health Organization officially characterized the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19, as a global pandemic. Since then, both federal and provincial governments have announced significant measures to More
The Cross-Strait Relationship in the Time of COVID-19
Although many expected the cross-Taiwan-strait relationship to worsen after the recent election in Taiwan, many were still surprised at how quickly it deteriorated due to the recent interactions between Beijing More
Neutral Judicial Review: A Dangerous Illusion?
Judicial review gives judges the power to decide political issues and set precedents that cannot easily be overturned by the legislature and executive. An interpretation of the U.S. Constitution from More
Anti-Spitting Hats and Price-Gouging: How the Economy Adapts to a Pandemic
To anticipate the impact COVID-19 will have on the world, one must look further than biology. While the immediate threat is towards human health, the most widespread, dispersed effects will More
A Halt to Globalisation? COVID-19 and Travel Bans
Donald’s Trump has been criticised for his response the coronavirus crisis; there were delays to the US testing kits and he’s been accused of downplaying the danger posed by the More
Liberal Promise of Strong Middle Class Tested by COVID-19
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the Liberal campaign pillar of “building a strong middle class” may be taking on a stronger meaning. The economic stimulus package released on March 18th ensures More
Surfing the Curve: The Federal Government and the Coronavirus Crisis
As stated by Kait Bolongaro, the Canadian federal government is facing a difficult task as the governing Liberals must transform from “progressive champions to crisis managers.” So far, Quebecers have More