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Meaningful engagement is key for public trust

Sub-Category: Policy Making Source: Policy Options File Type: Essay/Analysis Overview: Why meaningful consultation is critical to public trust Web Link: https://policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/june-2019/meaningful-engagement-key-public-trust/

Politicians: Why do they do it?

Sub-Category: Governance Source: National Post File Type: Essay Overview: Political backroom fighters Web Link: https://o.canada.com/news/the-warriors-of-democracy-why-do-they-do-it

Michelle Rempel demands more from politics—on the left and right

Bias: Centre Right Sub-Category: Governance Source: MacLean's/McGill File Type: Speech Overview: Michelle Rempel demands more from politics—on the left and right Web Link: https://www.macleans.ca/politics/ottawa/michelle-rempel-demands-more-from-politics-on-the-left-and-right/

Indigenous peoples and communities

Bias: None Sub-Category: Government Source: Government of Canada File Type: Resource Overview: What is Indigenous self-government and how it works Web Link: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1100100013785/1529102490303

The Three Levels of Government

Bias: None Sub-Category: Government Source: Parliament of Canada File Type: Guide Overview: How the different levels of government work Web Link: https://lop.parl.ca/about/parliament/education/ourcountryourparliament/html_booklet/three-levels-government-e.html

The Radioactive Wolves of Chernobyl

Bias: None Sub-Category: Interesting Source: The Wolves of Chernobyl File Type: Video Overview: The resiliency of nature and the adaptability of wildlife Web Link: https://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/nature-radioactive-wolves-preview/18830/#:~:text=What%20happens%20to%20nature%20after,the%20remains%20of%20the%20reactor. Video: John Brown. The resiliency of nature and the adaptability of...

The extraordinary life and death of the world’s oldest known spider

Sub-Category: Interesting Source: Washington Post File Type: Article Overview: World's oldest spider Web Link: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/speaking-of-science/wp/2018/05/01/the-extraordinary-life-and-death-of-the-worlds-oldest-known-spider/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.f9f0b6b6bf66

‘Both things are true’: Science, Indigenous wisdom seek common ground

Sub-Category: Traditional Knowledge Source: CBC File Type: Article Overview: 'Both things are true': Science, Indigenous wisdom seek common ground Web Link: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/science-indigenous-reconciliation-oilsands-1.4946012?fbclid=IwAR2dmOxdzZUcjMvR3Gmn3n0o7tWapFnh9VYPl0ogt0tVk_ZU96okeQbshn8

CRISPR gene editing: Why we need Slow Science

Bias: Centre Sub-Category: Science Source: The Conversation File Type: Article Overview: Do we need a slow science movement? Web Link: https://theconversation.com/crispr-gene-editing-why-we-need-slow-science-113639

A new approach to understanding subspecies can boost conservation

Bias: Centre Sub-Category: Extinction Source: The Conversation File Type: Essay/Analysis Overview: A new approach to understanding subspecies could aid conservation Web Link: https://theconversation.com/a-new-approach-to-understanding-subspecies-can-boost-conservation-68364