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Thinking about War

Reflections on the Congress 2018 Big Thinking lecture entitled Thinking about war with Margaret MacMillan, C.C. organized by the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences and the University of Regina. In a country like ours, it can be easy to...

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The responsibilities of scholars in public debate: Challenging intuitive ethical considerations - Françoise Baylis

Traditionally, the university’s mission has been to produce and transmit knowledge. For some, the push to increase media presence — and to have university professors inform current affairs — is antithetical to this mission. In sharp contrast...

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Gender in Canada: Are we really making progress? - Antonia Maioni

In Canada, women remain largely underrepresented in politics and in public life. Research indicates that there are a multitude of reasons for their reluctance to pursue a career in the public sphere and the particular pitfalls they face. How is women...

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Diversity and reconciliation - Marie Wilson

Big Thinking at Congress 2018 Diversity and reconciliation “Gathering diversities” — a compelling Congress theme…and a national provocation for Canada! Our positive national image as a diverse country follows a century and a half of public policies...

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Diversity and reconciliation - Marie Wilson

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Thinking about war - Margaret MacMillan

Big Thinking at Congress 2018 Thinking about war War — its imprint in our lives and our memories — is all around us, from the metaphors we use to the names on our maps. As books, movies or television series show, we are drawn to the history and...

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On the front lines: Indigenous women and climate change - Melina Laboucan-Massimo

Big Thinking at Congress 2018 On the front lines: Indigenous women and climate change Indigenous communities are on the front lines of fighting resource extraction and climate change, but they are also on the front lines of solutions. Growing up in...

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Gender gaps in democratic participation - Melanee Thomas

What is the future of women in politics in Canada? Why have they been chronically underrepresented in political life?

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Trade and human rights: What is Canada's role?

Big Thinking on Parliament Hill Trade and human rights: What is Canada's role? Susan Aaronson, Senior Fellow, Center for International Governance Innovation, Research Professor of International Affairs & GWU Cross-Disciplinary Fellow, George...

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