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Society

Anxious about Going Back to “Normal”? You’re Not Alone

July 26, 2021July 26, 2021 - by Jadine Ngan

After more than a year of lockdowns, not everyone is ready to return to their prepandemic lives

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Science

Affected Development: Will Kids Ever Recover from Isolation?

June 8, 2021July 25, 2021 - by Skyler Ash

For many children, our panicked pandemic lives are the only lives they’ve ever known

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COVID-19

How Much Is the Life of an Essential Worker Worth?

April 29, 2021April 30, 2021 - by Lauren McKeon

The pandemic turned retail and food workers into heroes, but most face risks that they never signed up for

The Walrus Talks / The Walrus Talks Videos

The Walrus Talks at Home: Shifting the She-Cession

March 11, 2021July 19, 2021 - by The Walrus Staff

How elevating women benefits society, and what needs to be done for a more equitable future

The Walrus Talks / The Walrus Talks Videos

The Walrus Leadership Forum on Trust

February 23, 2021July 22, 2021 - by The Walrus Staff

Building higher trust for Canada’s health and prosperity

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Language

What Does “Lockdown” Even Mean Anymore?

February 15, 2021June 8, 2021 - by Jonah Brunet

One year into COVID-19, our definitions are constantly changing. But, when politics distort our language, people can die

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Justice

Workplace Harassment Goes Virtual

January 28, 2021June 8, 2021 - by Samantha McCabe

Far from pausing the problem, the pandemic has intensified it across online platforms

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January/February 2021 / Society

The Case for Affordable Child Care

December 1, 2020June 8, 2021 - by Anne Shibata Casselman

For decades, we’ve known that universal child care would advance the nation. What’s taking Canada so long?

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Health

The Mental Health Toll of a Pandemic Winter

November 20, 2020June 23, 2021 - by Gabrielle Drolet

There’s no blanket solution for the challenges of the cold dark season. But there are ways to make it more bearable

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Health / November/December 2020

The Many Ways We’re Failing Our Children’s Mental Health

October 26, 2020October 27, 2020 - by Lauren McGill

Social media pressures, loneliness, and the climate crisis are weighing on today’s youth. The stress is taking its toll