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One persistent gender stereotype is the belief that women are ‘too emotional’ to be effective leaders. This misconception continues to undermine their chances of being considered for leadership roles in the first place. (Shutterstock)

Women are steadier leaders in times of crisis, but they are still being overlooked

Although women have long been stereotyped as being “too emotional” for leadership roles, new research suggests it’s actually men who are more likely to let emotions drive their behaviour.
Advanced tracking and AI tools are allowing companies to charge different people different prices for the same produce or service. A customer browses a grocery store aisle in Toronto in February 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

Price discrimination is getting smarter — and low‑income consumers are paying the price

When artificial intelligence knows consumers can’t afford to walk away, price increases and quality decreases.
DJs who release illegal remixes improve their chances of getting hired for live gigs, but only when their actions are seen as selfless. (Shutterstock)

Breaking copyright law can help EDM DJs get more gigs, but there’s a catch

Some DJs who release illegal, unauthorized remixes are lauded by electronic dance music fans and artists, while others are condemned for it. A new study looks at why this is.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Canada was mostly spared from Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, but it must not grow complacent

Canada must stand in solidarity with the international community to exert collective pressure on the U.S. A co-ordinated global response could compel Trump to reconsider his unilateral trade policies.
Tax literacy can help counter the growing spread of disinformation, misinformation and malinformation about taxes online and in the media. Tax forms are shown in Toronto in 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Doug Ives

Why tax literacy should be a national priority in Canada

If Canada is to maintain an informed, financially responsible and democratic society, tax literacy must be taken seriously.
Boiling hot maple syrup is tested for consistency and clarity at a maple syrup farm in the community of Janetville, Ont., in March 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Thornhill

U.S. tariff threats could fuel maple syrup fraud, but AI could help navigate this sticky situation

Using AI and maple syrup fingerprints can detect maple syrup fraud, ensuring consumers receive safe, high-quality foods while protecting the identity of one of Canada’s most iconic products.
Many international travellers are choosing not to travel to the U.S. for political and economic reasons. Travellers move through an airport terminal in November 2024 at Boston Logan International Airport. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Travelling to the U.S.? Here’s what you need to know about the risks and your rights

Should Canadians be worried about travelling to the U.S., given the current political climate? Here’s what two experts say.
People participate in a rally in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to Canadian sovereignty on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on March 9, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Canada a 51st state? Here’s how American annexation could actually favour Canada

The notion of a friendly U.S.–Canada merger invites reflection since both countries are economically interlocked and geographically co-located, though culturally distinct.
The conduct of large Canadian grocery chains such as Loblaws, whose flagship Maple Leaf Gardens location is pictured in this January 2025 snapshot, has come under fire as Canadians face rising grocery costs. (Author provided)

Trump’s tariffs could push grocery prices even higher, but there are steps Canada could take to protect consumers

With tariff threats looming over the grocery aisle, perhaps its time to rethink how Canadian supermarkets do business.