Academics' warning of American-style 'anti-EDI' shift leads feds to backtrack from sensitive info ask

Why It Matters

Several researchers raised concerns about academia and funders’ slow shift to the right, emulating what is happening in the United States. Many also highlighted that they filled the EDI questions in funding applications on the condition that sensitive personal information will remain confidential, or if aggregated, will remain anonymous.

OP-ED: Cyclists may be right to run stop signs and red lights. Here’s why

Why It Matters

Cyclists face different risks and dynamics than drivers, yet traffic laws often ignore these realities. Recognizing the logic behind practices like rolling stops could lead to safer, more inclusive urban transportation policies.

Economic Nutrition: How a new methodology is helping businesses show where their money goes

Why It Matters

Investing in Canadian economic sovereignty is a big policy and business priority. Economic Nutrition is a financial innovation tool that can support individual organizations to understand the impact of their financial decisions and supplier relationships.

How AI is challenging the credibility of some online courses

Why It Matters

As generative AI makes it easier for students to bypass learning outcomes, poorly designed online courses risk losing credibility and educational value. This shift demands that educators rethink assessment strategies to ensure meaningful engagement and uphold academic standards.

Budget 2025: How Canada’s national school food program can catalyze systemic change

Why It Matters

On October 10, the Carney government announced the National School Food program will be permanent with $216 million in annual funding starting in 2029. Making this program permanent could be the first step into a systemic change by creating a national ecosystem of social caterers and food security non-profit.