What comes after DEI? Opportunity, say some
Why It Matters
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are catch-all phrases for initiatives targeting historical inequities. A rebranding could help future-proof the aims they represent
Reducing the stigma of asking for mental health help in Black communities
Why It Matters
Black and African women experience some of the highest levels of depression, yet they are also among the most hesitant to seek help. Greenshield and Black Mental Health Canada hope to shift the stigma.
‘People will die’: Canadian non-profits look to feds to help bridge USAID funding freeze
Why It Matters
The United States provides more than half of the world’s international aid funding, supporting everything from basic medicines to health resources to food and water in war zones. Without that funding, numerous regions could destabilize and lead to worsening health outcomes for vulnerable populations.
Canadian queer communities look for solutions to prevent Trump-style extremist targeting of 2SLGBTQ+ people, migrants
Why It Matters
Donald Trump's anti-2SLGBTQ+ pronouncements and policies risk pushing people back into the closet. But Canada isn't immune, advocates warn.
32 actions Canada can take to protect temporary foreign workers from 'slavery', abuse: Amnesty International
Why It Matters
Canada’s temporary foreign worker programs have been called “contemporary slavery,” but improvement is possible if significant reforms are enacted.