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The University of Victoria is one of Canada’s top research universities. It’s renowned for research impact and dynamic learning opportunities. UVic is located in Victoria, British Columbia, on the edge of Canada’s spectacular west coast - a gateway to the Pacific Rim.

It is consistently ranked North America’s top university for published research based on international collaboration. It’s also home to the world-leading Ocean Networks Canada, Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions, Institute for Integrated Energy Systems, and the world’s only joint Indigenous law program.

Strong partnerships connect UVic to communities at home and around the world. It’s frequently honoured for its comprehensive academic programming. It is also known as Canada’s best comprehensive university for preparing students for the global workplace.

UVic is committed to global connections. Its faculty, staff and students partner with over 300 institutions in 70 countries.

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Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem and Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers hold a press conference at the Bank of Canada in Ottawa on Oct. 23, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Bank of Canada’s latest interest rate cut: Monetary policy is not enough to address economic issues on its own

Monetary policy is vital, but it cannot be the only way to fix the Canadian economy — it’s merely the first line of defence against inflation.
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Cheap grog, new drunkenness offence and mandatory rehab: why 9 experts think proposed NT alcohol reforms would be a disaster

A group of alcohol policy researchers raises concerns that proposed changes will worsen the very issues the NT government aims to address.
Pregnancy can be a stressful enough time for any expecting mother, but it can be even more so for teenage girls navigating the added challenges they face. (Shutterstock)

The youth-led research giving voice to teen mothers in Uganda

Community-engaged research that includes the meaningful participation of young mothers can make them feel heard and empowered, and it informs better policymaking on teen pregnancy.
Cineplex has been fined by the Competition Tribunal for allegedly engaging in deceptive marketing practices. A Cineplex Odeon theatre in Toronto is shown on Dec. 16, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Vincent Elkaim

Cineplex’s $38.9 million fine is a wake-up call about corporate sustainability practices

By failing to manage sustainability issues such as those affecting social capital, environmental capital, and leadership and governance, companies may face direct financial impacts.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland responds to a question from a reporter during a news conference, in June 2024 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

National debt explained: What you should know about Canada’s deficit

National debt can be beneficial and help countries grow their economies, but only if it’s managed properly. Too much debt can become burdensome and cause economic growth and investments to slow down.
L’investissement, en gros, c’est ce qu’on en fait. On peut aller vite et risquer le tout pour le tout, ou lentement et faire des placements qui rapportent à long terme. (Shutterstock)

Jeunes investisseurs : quelques conseils pour vous lancer sur le marché

Vous venez de toucher votre premier salaire ou vous avez économisé grâce à votre premier emploi ? Vous vous demandez peut-être comment investir votre argent. Voici quelques pistes de réflexion.
Vice President Kamala Harris arrives to speak at the COP28 UN Climate Summit in December 2023. in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Since she began her run for president, her climate stances have been shrouded in what is likely deliberate ambiguity. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)

Is being vague a virtue? Why Kamala Harris is keeping her climate cards close

In Kamala Harris’s recent appearances, environmental issues have been mentioned only briefly and she seems to be avoiding diving into specifics. The ambiguity is more than likely intentional.
Environment activists join a Bristol Youth Strike 4 Climate (BYS4C) rally on Feb. 28, 2020 in Bristol, U.K. (Shutterstock)

The fight against the climate crisis must not increase inequalities

The ecological transition can sometimes work to the detriment of marginalized communities. Any approach to climate action must take issues of equity and justice into account.
Some might see alcohol taxes and sales as a source of revenue for governments, but they might not consider the full story: the public costs of drinking far outweigh the revenues. (Shutterstock)

Canada’s alcohol deficit: The public cost of alcohol outweighs government revenue

Unlike other substances, alcohol is often present in our lives. While governments gain revenues from taxes on alcohol sales, the public costs of drinking far outweigh the revenues.
President Joe Biden and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump participate in a presidential debate on June 27, 2024, in Atlanta. Biden’s been faced with growing calls to exit the race ever since. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Joe Biden’s refusal to step aside illustrates the political dangers of ‘death denial’

Joe Biden’s refusal to grapple with his looming mortality brings the world dangerously close to another Republican presidency rife with Donald Trump’s many denials and resentments.
There have been growing calls for more corporate disclosure and accountability in the face of income inequality, governance failures and the mismanagement of natural resources. (Shutterstock)

When it comes to sustainability reporting, it depends on how serious companies are about making change

Many firms now report how they are doing along economic, environmental and social lines in what is called a sustainability report. But how effective are they, really?
A student protester with a banner reading ‘Hind Hall’ at a Harvard University building. Student protesters at several universities have unofficially renamed campus buildings in response to the war in Gaza. (Frank S. Zhou/The Harvard Crimson)

The renaming of universities and campus buildings reflects changing attitudes and values

Students renaming campus buildings during ongoing protests follows years of campus renaming controversies. A study of campus naming policies proposes how to make naming more inclusive.
Investing is pretty much what you make of it. You can go fast and risk it all, or go slow and make those investments that pay off in the long run. (Shutterstock)

Young investors: Here’s some tips for getting into the market

Just got your first paycheck, or saved a tidy sum from your first job? You might be thinking about how to invest your money. Here are some of the things you should think about.
Community researchers discuss the impact of brain injury at BC Consensus Day at the University of Victoria. As many as 600,000 overdose-related brain injuries have occurred in Canada during the toxic drug crisis. (Mauricio A. Garcia-Barrera)

Brain injury after overdose is a hidden epidemic: Recognizing and treating the survivors of the toxic drug crisis

The toxic drug crisis is not only about fatalities. A much larger number of people survive overdoses, and are left with brain injuries. A national strategy to support and treat them is crucial.
A seabed habitat on the ocean floor off the coast of Nova Scotia seen on the third dive of the NOAA Deep Connections 2019 expedition. (NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research)

New research sheds lights on the huge carbon store in Canada’s seabed

New research has revealed the scale of the carbon-storage potential of the seabeds around Canada, conservation efforts must take this new data into account.
Bagi para profesional muda yang bekerja di bawah atasan yang lebih tua, menjalani budaya ‘kerja kuda’ yang hiruk pikuk (‘hustle culture’) bisa menjadi sebuah tantangan, namun bukan tidak mungkin dilakukan. (Shutterstock)

Bagaimana berkembang di tempat kerja saat bos menuntutmu ‘kerja keras bagai kuda’?

Sebagai seorang profesional muda, menjalani budaya ‘kerja kuda’ di tempat kerja merupakan suatu tantangan, namun bukan tidak mungkin.

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