Tuition freeze extended for third straight year
York and other universities continue to freeze tuition fees for students. Out of province and international students, however, have not been able to share the same luxury.
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NDP, Liberals announce “supply and confidence” agreement
With the 2022 provincial election approaching, common goals bring the unlikely pairing of the NDP and Liberals together.
Moving into the ‘next normal’ as COVID-19 restrictions continue to lift.
While mask mandates lift almost everywhere, healthcare systems must learn from the COVID-19 pandemic and health literacy must be prioritized.
Law proposal for workers to know if they are being electronically tracked
Ontario proposes a law to require employers to disclose how they are electronically tracking their employees.
A talk with Dr. Allan Hutchinson on the Emergencies Act
Discussion with Osgoode Hall Professor Allan Hutchinson on the Emergencies Act and topics surrounding it.
Ontario loosens pandemic restrictions, drops vaccine passports
Despite the hectic start to the year, Ontario has continued to progressively ease province-wide restrictions.
The York community’s take on the NDP’s push to ban hate symbols
The New Democratic Party (NDP) pushes to ban hate symbols in light of the recent protests. What would that look like to Canada?
Ontario government announces plans to consider portable health and wellness benefits system
As ‘non- standard’ employment rises, Ontario becomes the first province in Canada to explore health and wellness benefits tied to employees instead of employers.
Governor General inducts 27 York alumni and faculty into The Order of Canada
New appointees to include The Honourable Sandra Chapnik, and Osgoode Hall distinguished research professor, Janet Walker.
Toronto police increase budget for 2022 to $1.1 billion
The impact of the omicron surge has seen the education and healthcare sectors take a massive financial hit. Amidst this mess, the City of Toronto has granted the Toronto Police Service a $24-million increase to their budget.