Kathleen Rodenburg

  • Associate Dean Academic, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, University of Guelph, University of Guelph
Canada’s Evelyne Viens (left) scores a goal during the women’s Group A soccer match between Canada and New Zealand at Geoffroy-Guichard stadium, July 25, 2024, during the 2024 Summer Olympics, in Saint-Etienne, France. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Paris Olympics: Canada’s soccer drone scandal highlights the need for ethics education

This incident potentially impacts the nation’s international reputation and trust in Canadian athletes and raises questions about Canada’s commitment to ethical standards in sports.
Tampa, Fla., is hosting Sunday’s Super Bowl football game, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Why the risk of attending the Super Bowl in Tampa during the pandemic might be too great

Public health officials and politicians have access to the same data on COVID-19 cases, deaths and transmission, but might arrive at different conclusions.
Canadian athlete Finn Wakeling of the whitewater slalom team member is among those training in anticipation of the Tokyo Olympics. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Marissa Tiel

Tokyo Olympics: An ethical approach will determine whether athletes should get vaccinated ahead of the public

As COVID-19 vaccines roll out, a debate about whether athletes should be prioritized over more vulnerable populations has emerged.

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