Editorial
Femicide: A Global Social Evil
The United Nations (UN) defines violence against women and girls (VAW) as “any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual, or mental harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life”…
Canada’s National Failure: Indigenous Health
Canada is one of the most developed nations in the world, known for its universal healthcare system, world-class education, and multiculturalism. Yet, the construct of Canadian society has severely disadvantaged Indigenous Peoples, with decades of discrimination and inequities…
The Great Canadian Mental Health Disparity: Suicide Rates Among the Inuit
World Mental Health Day took place on October 10th, and offered us a chance to reflect on the mental health status of Canadians and our awareness of mental health issues. On September 22nd, Bell renewed its commitment to the well-known “Bell Let’s Talk” program for another five years with at least $100 million in total funding…