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WAGE Faces 81% Budget Cut: Setback in Canada’s Efforts Towards Gender Equality
Over the next three years, Canada’s Department for Women and Gender Equality (WAGE) is expected to face drastic budget cuts of up to 81 per cent. Although this number is currently only an estimate, government-funded initiatives that support and advance gender equality are likely to face setbacks if additional funding is not secured. In March, Prime Minister Mark Carney dismissed WAGE minister Marci Len, and dissolved the position. On April 15, following backlash for the decis
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Jan 143 min read


Tariffs explained: How tariffs could impact your life as a university student.
By : Gabriella Rodrigues | VP of Research Tariffs are the talk of the town- every news website, political debate and conversation...
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Apr 3, 20253 min read


The legal future of TikTok in Canada and the US
By : Gabriella Rodrigues | VP of Research Before the ban: On April 24th, U.S. President Joe Biden signed a bill that would effectively...
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Feb 24, 20253 min read


Canada’s ever-changing immigration policy
By : Gabriella Rodrigues | VP of Research The Canadian government introduced significant changes in its immigration and permanent...
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Nov 14, 20243 min read


Ontario is strip-searching girls as young as 12: class action-lawsuit and the legality of the situation
By : Gabriella Rodrigues | VP of Research Ontario’s youth custody facilities are strip-searching girls and boys as young as twelve years...
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Oct 5, 20244 min read
Exploring the dichotomy of laïcité in France and Québec
While many Carleton University students have settled into the Winter semester in Ottawa, I began a study abroad experience at Sciences...
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Mar 11, 20244 min read


Uncovering the Disproportionate Effects of the Israel Hamas War on Women
By: Jemma Fisherman In times of armed conflict, women’s roles are multifaceted and varied. While women face high levels of gender-based...
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Mar 11, 20243 min read


The Implications of Anti-Trans Protests on Canadian Human Rights Law
By: Jemma Fishman | VP of Research In the past month, Canada has witnessed a dramatic surge in anti-trans demonstrations across the...
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Nov 15, 20234 min read


The Barbie Paradox: What Double Standards Represented in Greta Gerwig's Barbie Mean For Women in Law
By: Jemma Fishman | VP of Research Barbie has been a box-office hit since its release in late July, captivating audiences, both young and...
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Nov 2, 20233 min read


How Gay Men are Unequally Treated by Fertility Insurance Plans in Ontario
Morgan Martel - VP of Research, CUWLN March 2023 A lawsuit has officially been filed to the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal claiming...
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Mar 29, 20232 min read


Battling for Indigenous Membership: A Closer Look at Qalipu First Nation
Morgan Martel - VP of Research, CUWLN January 2023 This month, the long standing battle for Indigenous membership in Qalipu Mi'kmaq First...
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Jan 31, 20232 min read


This Holiday Season Canada is Giving the Gift of Reduced Plastic Pollution
By: Morgan Martel This holiday season Canadians are receiving the gift of reduced plastic pollution. On December 20, 2022 the first round...
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Dec 19, 20222 min read


Private vs. Public; The Agonizing Legal Battle of Canadian Health Care
By: Morgan Martel Just this September, the British Columbia Supreme Court upheld a ruling from a lower court that deemed B.C.’s ban on...
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Nov 28, 20224 min read


Legal History of Women Changing Their Last Names
Trudeau, Harper, Pearson, MacDonald… the list goes on. Without even giving a first name, it is blatantly obvious that this list of...
Morgan Martel
Apr 1, 20225 min read


Profiles of Black Legal Excellence in Canada
The month of February celebrates Valentine’s Day, Groundhog Day, and the waning down of the winter weather. More notably, and beyond...
Morgan Martel
Feb 28, 20223 min read


Breaking Down Barriers: Interview with Samantha Cain and Erin Durant
In my last article, “Breaking Down Barriers: Systemic Issues for Women in Law'', I dove into the topic of gender inequality in the legal...
Morgan Martel
Jan 21, 20223 min read


Breaking Down Barriers: Systemic Issues for Women in Law
Gender equality in the legal field has seen significant improvements in recent years. As barriers to access are fought against, the legal...
Morgan Martel
Nov 16, 20212 min read


Loopholes in Environmental Law
The climate crisis is one of the defining crises of this generation and it is time that governments acted like it.
Morgan Martel
Oct 16, 20213 min read


Maneesha Gupta
One of the defining themes of this pandemic has been advocating for proper mental health support. Through numerous lockdowns, working at...
Morgan Martel
Sep 27, 20212 min read
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