Social Sciences in the News: September 2024

Experts from across the Faculty of Social Sciences were in the news around 500 times throughout September, contributing their expertise to topics ranging from ageism to the US presidential election. Here’s a selection:

National Post: Opinion: Unions should act as a bulwark against antisemitism, not an accelerant, Ori Freiman

ABC Radio (Australia): Saying goodbye to ageism — the last “acceptable” prejudice, Nicole Dalmer

The Conversation: Hockey in Canada: Can it still bridge divides in an era of political polarization?, Caleb Duffield

The Globe and Mail: An algorithm may soon decide your salary. Welcome to the future, Vass Bednar

Toronto Star: The last Ontario Liberal election platform didn’t connect with voters. Bonnie Crombie is going for a fresh approach, Peter Graefe

Toronto Star: Get ready for more cases tackling misleading fees after Cineplex ruling, expert says, Vass Bednar

Hamilton Spectator: Opinion | Americans can’t afford to stay on the sidelines this November, Don Abelson

Toronto Star: NDP hasn’t ruled out bringing Sarah Jama back into the party for next election, Peter Graefe

CBC News: The balance of power in Ottawa has shifted to the Bloc. So what does it want?, Arthur Sweetman

The Globe and Mail: Is a central bank digital currency really so loonie?, Ori Freiman, Anwar Sheluchin, Jordan Mansell and John McAndrews

The Globe and Mail: Union leaders concerned Ottawa is getting too comfortable intervening in labour disputes, Stephanie Ross

Toronto Star: Opinion | It is time for citizens to take stock of what truly matters when electing leaders, Don Abelson

Toronto Star: They weren’t looking for love in their 70s, but their late-in-life romance may just have prolonged their lives, Rachel Weldrick

CBC News: There is a community outside Toronto where most people can’t drink their tap water. Patience is running out., Dawn Martin-Hill

CBC News: How ‘financialized’ landlords may be contributing to rising rents in Canada, Steve Pomeroy

Toronto Sun: Much riding on Monday’s pair of federal byelections as questions on Trudeau future swirl, Peter Graefe

Toronto Star: Drones helped in big Vancouver arrest. It’s time for policy scrutiny, researchers say, Brenda McPhail