York University, Canada

York University is a modern, multi-campus, urban university located in Toronto, Ontario. Backed by a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, alumni and partners, we bring a uniquely global perspective to help solve societal challenges, drive positive change and prepare our students for success. York’s fully bilingual Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario’s Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education. York’s campuses in Costa Rica and India offer students exceptional transnational learning opportunities and innovative programs. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet, and our future.

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A 12-year-old player with the Huracán de Chabas team controls the ball during a soccer match against Alumni in Arequito, Santa Fe province, Argentina, in June 2023. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

A new campaign aims to tackle period stigma to keep girls and women playing sports

There remains a glaring lack of structural support and policies to address the ways menstrual health impacts women’s and girls’ participation in sports at all levels, from grassroots to elite.
Donald Trump dances at a campaign rally in Glendale, Ariz., on Aug. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Do campaign ethics still matter in the age of Donald Trump?

If campaign ethics are no longer important to politicians or voters, the U.S. and Canada will face more contested elections, greater political division and further erosion of trust in politicians.
There have been calls for a joint approach to tackling climate change and biodiversity loss for years, but to date, co-ordinated global policy is still lacking. (Pixabay/Pat Josse)

A window of opportunity for climate and biodiversity

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and its Convention on Biological Diversity are separate platforms, but climate change and biodiversity loss urgently require a joint approach.
Des travailleurs migrants taillent des arbres fruitiers au début du printemps à Pereaux (Nouvelle-Écosse). La Presse canadienne/Andrew Vaughan

Régulariser le statut des sans‑papiers au Canada ? Voici à quoi devrait ressembler un programme efficace

Le gouvernement fédéral doit reconnaître et traiter les problèmes du système migratoire actuel qui conduisent les migrants à vivre et à travailler au Canada sans statut d’immigration autorisé.
In the opening scenes of ‘Twisters,’ the fictional death of storm chasers sets the tone. Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell in ‘Twisters.’ (Universal Pictures via AP)

‘Twisters’ alludes to real‑life dangers of chasing storms

‘Twisters’ selectively depicts aspects of reality by showcasing the raw, destructive power of tornadoes – but don’t look to it for safety advice.
Venezuelans gather in the Colombian capital, Bogotá, on April 6, 2024 to demand a free and fair process in Venezuela’s presidential election on July 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

The votes of Venezuelans abroad are being suppressed

Given the high number of Venezuelans living abroad, it is crucial those in the diaspora are able to take part in the country’s electoral process.
O presidente dos EUA, Joe Biden, sobe os degraus do Air Force One em Las Vegas em 17 de julho de 2024. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Biden desiste de reeleição, dando início a um período sem precedentes na política americana

Joe Biden se tornou um dos poucos presidentes americanos em exercício a não buscar um segundo mandato, depois de não conseguir convencer os democratas de que tem resistência para outro mandato no Salão Oval. O que acontecerá agora?
Le candidat républicain à la présidence, Donald Trump, lève le poing alors qu'on l'aide à quitter la scène après qu'il a survécu à une tentative d'assassinat lors d'un rassemblement politique en Pennsylvanie. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

La tentative d’assassinat de Trump a des précédents historiques – et des implications futures en matière de sécurité

La tentative d’assassinat de l’ancien président Donald Trump n’est pas sans précédent historique et aura des répercussions sur la sécurité pendant la campagne électorale.
O candidato republicano à presidência e ex-presidente Donald Trump é cercado por agentes do Serviço Secreto dos EUA enquanto é ajudado a sair do palco em um comício de campanha em Butler, Pensilvânia, no sábado. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Tentativa de assassinato de Trump: A longa história de violência contra presidentes dos EUA

A tentativa de assassinato de Donald Trump se soma à longa história de presidentes e candidatos à presidência dos Estados Unidos que foram vítimas de violência armada.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump pumps his fist as he is helped off the stage after surviving an assassination attempt at a political rally in Pennsylvania. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

The Trump assassination attempt has historical precedents — and future security implications

The assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump is not without historical precedent, and will have impacts on security during the election campaign.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, centre, delivers remarks while being flanked by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a news conference in the facilities of vaccine producer Sanofi in Toronto in May 2024. Both men are pondering when to call their next elections. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey

Early or not? Trudeau and Ford eye one another over when to call elections

The historic Ottawa/Ontario Liberal/Conservative seesaw will likely play a role in informing when Justin Trudeau and Doug Ford choose to hold the next election.
El candidato presidencial republicano y expresidente Donald Trump es rodeado por agentes del Servicio Secreto de Estados Unidos mientras es ayudado a bajar del escenario en un mitin de campaña en Butler, Pensilvania, el sábado. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Un recorrido por la larga e inquietante historia de violencia política en EE. UU.

El intento de asesinato de Donald Trump se suma al largo historial de presidentes y candidatos presidenciales en Estados Unidos que han sido víctimas de la violencia armada.
Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents as he is helped off the stage at a campaign rally in Butler, Pa., on Saturday. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Attempted assassination of Trump: The long history of violence against U.S. presidents

The attempted assassination of Donald Trump adds to the long history of presidents and presidential candidates in the United States who have been the victims of gun violence.

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