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Widespread vaccination for respiratory illnesses, including COVID and the flu, would help to relieve pressure on hospitals. (Unsplash/CDC)

The flu is everywhere. So why aren’t Canadians getting vaccinated for viral illnesses?

Andrea DeKeseredy, University of Alberta; Amy Kaler, University of Alberta, and Michelle Maroto, University of Alberta

Despite overwhelming research showing that flu vaccines keep people out of hospital, fewer Canadians are getting vaccinated. Trust isn’t the only factor keeping people from getting the jab.
Public and private employers are rescinding COVID-era flexibility and mandating employees back to the office. (Unsplash+/Getty Images)

As back‑to‑school season approaches, Canadian employers are making a mistake by mandating workers back to the office

Andrea DeKeseredy, University of Alberta; Amy Kaler, University of Alberta, and Michelle Maroto, University of Alberta

Remote-work flexibility has supported workplace equity helped limit outbreaks of respiratory infections. Back-to-offices mandates could erase those gains, especially with lowered vaccination rates.
People attend a vigil to mourn recent victims of intimate partner violence in Halifax on March 6, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese

Pierre Poilievre’s proposals on intimate partner violence will do little to stop it

Walter S. DeKeseredy, West Virginia University; Andrea DeKeseredy, University of Alberta, and Ping Lam Ip, University of Alberta

There is scant evidence to suggest more punitive measures will discourage violence against women. Policy-makers should instead use a balanced approach that prevents violence before it occurs.
A man waits to enter the Safeworks supervised consumption site at the Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre in Calgary, Alta., in August 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Drop in drug poisoning deaths does not necessarily indicate Alberta Recovery Model is working

Ping Lam Ip, University of Alberta; Andrea DeKeseredy, University of Alberta, and Patricia Dekeseredy, West Virginia University

Alberta’s controversial approach to the opioid crisis rejects harm reduction, including supervised consumption sites. Despite recent UCP claims that the program is working, more evidence is needed.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith introduces legislation addressing agreements between the federal government and provincial entities in Edmonton on April 10, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson.

Alberta’s Bill 18: Who gets the most federal research funding? Danielle Smith might be surprised by what the data shows

Ping Lam Ip, University of Alberta and Andrea DeKeseredy, University of Alberta

The ideological war waged by Smith will only endanger high-quality research void of political interference from the government.

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