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Founded in 1878, Western University in London, Ontario is one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities, combining academic excellence with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social and cultural growth in the arts, humanities, engineering, sciences, health sciences, social sciences, business and law. With research collaborations on every continent and students and faculty trained far and wide, Western is actively engaged internationally. Western’s campus community is comprised of more than 38,000 students from 127 countries, 3,800 faculty and staff and 294,000 alumni in 154 countries. Western offers nearly 500 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in 11 faculties, a School of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies and three affiliated university colleges. Western is proud to provide Canada’s best student experience.

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Jonathan Wilkinson, Steven Guilbeault, Joanne Thompson and Arielle Kayabaga arrive for a swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on March 14, 2025. Kayabaga helped the government craft its new Africa Stategy. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Canada’s Africa strategy is a landmark moment for Canada-Africa relations, but still needs work

Canada has taken an important first step towards a more strategic, intentional and mutually beneficial relationship with Africa. But it must provide more concrete plans for its implementation.
Comedian Tom Green’s ‘I’m a Canadian’ is a self-deprecating song that celebrates Canada’s uniqueness without making claims of exceptionalism. (Tom Green/YouTube)

Elbows up, Canada: Musical responses to Trump’s Canada threats

Pro-Canada songs spreading across social media, including some by Canadian celebrities, reveal a range of reactions to Donald Trump’s tariffs and annexation threats.
An artist’s rendition of one of the many thousands of near-Earth objects that could potentially impact Earth in the future. (European Space Agency/P.Carril)

What are the chances an asteroid will impact Earth in 2032?

In mid-February, asteroid 2024 YR4 was spotted and originally believed to have a 3.1 per cent of hitting Earth in 2032. Further calculations revealed this was not the case.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Saudi National Security Advisor Mosaad bin Mohammad Al-Aiban, U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s foreign policy advisor Yuri Ushakov at Diriyah Palace, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday Feb. 18, 2025. Evelyn Hockstein/Pool Photo via AP

Why justice for Ukraine must be at the forefront of peace negotiations

Although a ceasefire and negotiations may be a good first step, any chance at lasting peace in Russia’s war in Ukraine requires consideration of Russian war crimes.
The resurgence of measles in Canada is a stark reminder that we cannot take public health achievements for granted. (CDC and NIAID)

Measles: A resurgent threat in Canada

Measles is a serious disease with potentially severe complications. The current situation in Canada is a public health challenge and a critical moment for awareness and action.
L'Australie est le premier pays à avoir interdit les médias sociaux aux adolescents. Le Canada peut-il s'en inspirer? (Shutterstock)

L’Australie interdira les médias sociaux aux adolescents. Le Canada devrait-il faire de même ?

Alors que la loi canadienne sur les préjudices en ligne est débattue, les députés pourraient se tourner vers d’autres pays, comme l’Australie, pour obtenir des conseils.
Mark Carney, candidate for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada, makes his way to a campaign event with members of the Liberal caucus in Ottawa on Jan. 23, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Mark Carney a peut-être un avantage comme leader du PLC, mais il fait face à des obstacles majeurs

Si le statut d’outsider de Mark Carney inspire les fidèles libéraux, sa performance sur le terrain risque davantage de mettre en évidence les inconvénients de l’inexpérience politique.
Mark Carney, candidate for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada, makes his way to a campaign event with members of the Liberal caucus in Ottawa on Jan. 23, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Mark Carney might have the edge as potential Liberal leader, but still faces major obstacles

While Mark Carney’s outsider status inspires the Liberal faithful, his performance on the campaign trail is more likely to highlight the drawbacks of political inexperience.
Nicole Kidman (left) and Harris Dickinson in a scene from ‘Babygirl.’ (Niko Tavernise/A24 via AP)

The power of kink: An anthropologist reviews ‘Babygirl’

‘Babygirl’ is a nuanced exploration of sexual power as a portal of self-discovery that infuses institutions like the office, marriage and family with unexpected sensual tension.
Physicians and health workers protest in Toronto in April 2019 as part of a National Day of Action to call for stronger gun control laws. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Doctors should take part in acts of civil disobedience to advocate for patients

As the world continues to witness wars and climate-related disasters impacting the lives and well-being of more people, the voices of doctors become increasingly vital.

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