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- 11/30/2020
Silver linings 2020
Several months into the shutdown, my son forwarded something he saw on the internet that summed the year up perfectly. Loosely translated it said, “to whoever started playing Jumanji in January, please finish your turn.” Despite all the dysthymia and disappointment, I believe there are two silver linings hidden in 2020 that we haven’t fully appreciated. - 11/30/2020
Equality for persons with disabilities on the line in new assisted dying legislation
Bill C7 will amend our current medical assistance in dying (MAID) law by creating a separate pathway to assisted death for persons who are not dying and may have decades still to live, provided such persons have some form of disabling medical condition. Why only us? - 11/30/2020
Trying to make the world more like Canada
The Royal College provides services to countries around the world, including those with poor records on women’s and gay rights - 11/30/2020
DECEMBER READER CONTEST!
Enter this month’s reader contest to share your best tips and earn a chance to win a prize. What's one good thing that happened in 2020? - 11/30/2020
Ageism and advocating for the elderly
The pandemic has shone a light on the treatment of older people here and around the world. - 11/30/2020
The growth debate
Can we have prosperity without GDP growth as we tackle climate change around the world - 11/30/2020
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- 11/29/2020
What provinces and territories have said about COVID-19 vaccine plans
The most recent development from Ottawa came Friday when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tapped former NATO commander Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin to lead the national distribution effort. But various provinces have started spelling out their plans as well.