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Artificial intelligence and digital innovation minister Evan Solomon speaks before taking part in a panel discussion, ‘AI for All & Canada’s Innovation Advantage,’ during the Liberal Party of Canada convention in Montréal on April 10, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Canada’s AI strategy must reckon with the environmental implications of data centres

AI is often described as if it lives in the cloud. The persistent controversies regarding the Wonder Valley project in Alberta illustrate how false that is.
Plant-based products at a supermarket in Brussels in October, 2020. The foods we buy and consume are often discussed as if they are simply a matter of personal choice. But grocery shopping rarely works that way. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Plant‑based products need to be easier to find and consistently affordable for shoppers

Pricing policies and retail strategies can help shift diets, but they must account for socioeconomic inequalities in how consumers respond to food prices.
Nate Bargatze, who stars in ‘The Breadwinner,’ and co-wrote the film, speaks during opening night and the Sony Pictures Entertainment presentation at CinemaCon on April 13, 2026, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

The Breadwinner: Comedy doesn’t need flawless dads, but we do need competent ones

Comedic portrayals of incompetent dads can distort public understanding of fathers’ essential and real-life contributions to children’s development.
A picture of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney shaking hands with President of China Xi Jinping is seen on the cover of the weekend edition of the China Daily newspaper as a reader thumbs through the pages in Beijing, China in January 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

How China’s ‘red lines’ are quietly shaping global news reporting

Journalism exists to describe the world as it is, not as the powerful would like. The Chinese regime apparently feels differently.
Anthropic co-founder and President Daniela Amodei, left, speaks with Snowflake CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy at the Snowflake Summit on AI in business, June 1, 2026, in San Francisco. AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Sovereign AI? Anthropic shutdown reveals Canada’s weakness

Canada is now investing billions to strengthen domestic AI capacity. But sovereignty is not simply about where the servers sit.
Focusing solely on the physical conditions that can coincide with Down syndrome disregards the important nuance of lived experience. (Unsplash)

Down syndrome isn’t a tragedy — but misinformation about it is

YouTuber Jesse Ridgway’s post about his family’s decision to terminate a pregnancy due to a Down syndrome diagnosis has sparked debate about the persistence of eugenics narratives.
Bosnian fans celebrate at the end of the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia in Toronto on June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Major sporting events could offer a public health role for nursing students

For most observers, the World Cup is about soccer, national pride and global celebration. But for host cities, it’s also a public health event. Here’s how nursing students could help.
Between work, household tasks, school schedules and caregiving, many parents struggle to find time for themselves. (Unsplash+/Getty Images)

Personal time helps parents feel better and recover from stress

Personal time can be an important resource that helps parents manage stress, regulate emotions and maintain their health while meeting the demands of family life.
Prime Minister Mark Carney with FIFA President Gianni Intantino at Aberdeen Park in Ottawa on May 24, 2026. Canada is one of the host countries for the 2026 World Cup, which is expected to be the most profitable in FIFA’s history. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Spectacular deficits and record revenues: FIFA’s financial cycles are a winning strategy

Thanks to its strong assets, substantial financial reserves, and sustained investment capacity, FIFA remains one of the most powerful sports organizations in the world.
Canada’s Joel Waterman, left, and Tani Oluwaseyi react after the FIFA World Cup soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, which ended in a 1-1 draw, in Toronto, on June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Performing under pressure? For athletes, it depends on 3 key things

Team sports like soccer or hockey can include situational pressures on specific positions such as goalies or anyone taking a penalty shot.