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Preferences for platform regulation of online hate speech are shared internationally
Abstract The governance of hate speech online is a growing challenge. While governments and social organizations have developed initiatives to mitigate hate online, it remains unclear what users would prefer regarding hate speech governance. How do people think online hate speech should be regulated?
Economic shock and the erosion of COVID-19 precautionary behavior in Canada during the early pandemic
Methods – Unexpected event during survey design Economists and public policy experts expected the COVID-19 pandemic to have negative consequences for the national economy. Government lockdowns shuttered most non-essential businesses, while individual citizens limited their social and economic activity to “flatten the curve.” However, typical indicators of economic performance are ill-equipped to shed light on such a rapidly unfolding situation.
New course encourages students to embrace disagreement
A new course being offered in spring 2026 will give students the chance to consider some of the most polarizing issues in our world today – and get more comfortable having uncomfortable conversations about them.
The Coming AI Backlash
The AI economic transformation has begun. In May, IBM declared that it had fired hundreds of employees and replaced them with artificial intelligence chatbots. Over the summer, Salesforce let go of large numbers of people thanks to AI; UPS, JPMorgan Chase, and Wendy’s are also slashing head counts as they automate more functions.College graduates are having a harder time finding entry-level jobs than they have in nearly a decade. And these trends are just the beginning.
Conscientiousness of representatives and agreement with their party positions
Ayuda Buscar en la ayuda Buscar en la ayuda Conscientiousness of representatives and agreement with their party positions Bundi, Pirmin [1] ; Varone, Frédéric [2] ; Loewen, Peter [3] ; Breunig, Christian [4] [1] University of Lausanne [2] University of Genève [3] University of Toronto [4] University of Konstanz Localización: The Journal of legislative studies, ISSN 1357-2334, Vol. 31, Nº. 3, 2025, págs.
Effect of P2Y12 Inhibitors on Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: A Population‐Based Cohort Study
1 Background Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease death in North America [1]. Patients who undergo coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery are at high risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) despite revascularization due to the risk of progressive native coronary artery disease or development of atherosclerosis in the saphenous vein grafts [2].
The Pharmacists in Primary Care Network Program: Practice innovation in British Columbia
Introduction The pharmacist profession is ever-evolving to align pharmacist roles and scope of practice with the needs of patients and society. Pharmacists have the training and skills to meet these needs through the provision of comprehensive medication management (CMM),1 which includes patient assessment and identification, prioritization of drug therapy problems (DTPs), collaborative care plans, prescribing, and follow-up to optimize health outcomes for patients.
Pharmacotherapy sequencing strategies for patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction: a cost-utility analysis
Heart failure causes substantial morbidity and mortality and consumes considerable health care resources.1–4 Heart failure is the third most common reason for hospital admission in Canada,2 with a median length of stay of 7 days.2,3 In 2013, 45 600 Canadians were admitted to hospital for heart failure as the primary reason, costing the health care system $482 million, and it is estimated that by 2033, this number will increase to 54 000 hospital admissions, with costs reaching $722 million.4...
Opinion: Pick politicians who share your views
Print Email Read Later Right now, in provincial election campaigns across Canada, voters are trying to work out which political parties and local candidates might be their best representatives. Read this article for free: Email Address: Password: I agree to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies, and CASL agreement. Already have an account?
Canadians want politicians who reflect their views. Is that what they get?
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Canadians want politicians who reflect their views. Is that what they get?
Right now, in provincial election campaigns across Canada, voters are trying to work out which political parties and local candidates might be their best representatives. In British Columbia, the NDP and Conservative parties are running neck and neck ahead of this weekend’s election. In New Brunswick, the race between the Liberals and the Progressive Conservatives is equally tight. In Saskatchewan, Premier Scott Moe’s lead over the NDP appears to be more comfortable.
Brian Mulroney’s tough stand against apartheid is one of his most important legacies
With his passing announced on Feb. 29, Canadians have cause to reflect on the legacy of former prime minister Brian Mulroney. What will last when the great book of history is written is that Mulroney played a central role in the dismantling of apartheid in South Africa. This contribution, along with Canada’s contributions to the First and Second World Wars and the creation of peacekeeping, will stand among the great foreign policy contributions in Canadian history. Already a Subscriber?
Brian Mulroney’s tough stand against apartheid is one of his most important legacies
This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site. ___ Author: Peter Loewen, Director, Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto With his passing announced on Feb. 29, Canadians have cause to reflect on the legacy of former prime minister Brian Mulroney.
Brian Mulroney’s tough stand against apartheid is one of his most important legacies
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Brian Mulroney’s tough stand against apartheid is one of his most important legacies Original
With his passing announced on Feb. 29, Canadians have cause to reflect on the legacy of former prime minister Brian Mulroney. What will last when the great book of history is written is that Mulroney played a central role in the dismantling of apartheid in South Africa. This contribution, along with Canada’s contributions to the First and Second World Wars and the creation of peacekeeping, will stand among the great foreign policy contributions in Canadian history.
Attitudes toward automation and the demand for policies addressing job loss: the effects of information about trade-offs
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Are politicians democratic realists?
Conflict of interest statement The authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose.
Usability and Feasibility Testing of an Atrial Fibrillation Educational Website with Patients Referred to an Atrial Fibrillation Specialty Clinic
1. Introduction Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common form of chronic arrhythmia, whose global prevalence has doubled since the early 2000s [1]. Rates of AF steadily increase with age, from 0.16% in those younger than 49 years, 4.2% in those 60–70 years, and up to 17% in those aged 80 and older [2]. Consequences of poorly managed AF include stroke, heart failure, high rates of hospitalization, emergency department (ED) use, and increased healthcare costs [3,4].
Oral anticoagulant switching in patients with atrial fibrillation: a scoping review
Introduction Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a chronic condition in which the electrical activity in the atria are rapid and chaotic.1 AF increases the risk of thromboembolic stroke by threefold to fivefold, and oral anticoagulants (OACs) reduce this risk by approximately 66%.1 Several OAC drugs exist for patients with AF, including vitamin K antagonists (VKAs; eg, warfarin), which were the mainstay of anticoagulation therapy before 2010, and direct-acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs; eg,...
Long‐term policymaking and politicians' beliefs about voters: Evidence from a 3‐year panel study of politicians
1 INTRODUCTION AND THEORETICAL BACKGROUND Politicians are constantly required to make policy choices that “impose costs on constituents in the short run in order to produce long-run social gains” (Jacobs, 2011, p. 4). Their responses to these inter-temporal dilemmas are one of the most important factors affecting the substance and successful implementation of public policies.
How Do Politicians Bargain? Evidence from Ultimatum Games with Legislators in Five Countries
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Successful use of AI in government means doubling down on human and democratic values
What is the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in government, and what role can it play in the success of democracies (and the success of Canada) in the 21st century? In recent years, the notion that technology can create a better world has drawn an increasing amount of skepticism. Governments can’t roll out simple apps. Big technology companies seem hard to trust. The oversights necessary for citizens to trust the embrace of AI by governments are still a work in progress.
(In)Significant Elections? Federal By-elections in Canada, 1963–2008 | Canadian Journal of Political Science/Revue canadienne de science politique | Cambridge Core
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The ephemeral effects of fact-checks on COVID-19 misperceptions in the United States, Great Britain and Canada - Nature Human Behaviour
Abstract Widespread misperceptions about COVID-19 and the novel coronavirus threaten to exacerbate the severity of the pandemic. We conducted preregistered survey experiments in the United States, Great Britain and Canada examining the effectiveness of fact-checks that seek to correct these false or unsupported beliefs.
Value-added and Transparent Experiments
Introduction Audit experiments are widely used in political science (Butler and Crabtree, 2021; Grose, 2021). These experiments typically take the form of an experimental subject interacting with another individual or organization, except that the second actor is a confederate of the experiment (see Butler et al., 2012), and may not be a real person at all (e.g. Butler and Broockman, 2011; Pfaff et al., 2021).
Opinion | The Saturday Debate: Are attack ads bad for politics? Original
By Rick SalutinContributing Columnist Peter LoewenContributors Sat., Oct. 23, 2021timer7 min. read “Political attack ads call all of politics into disrepute, ultimately undermining trust in all politicians and eroding citizens’ confidence that democracy is the best system for choosing our leaders,” writes Peter Loewen. On the other side, “what voters need to know is not just what’s desirable but what’s possible, and how,” writes Rick Salutin.
Why Trudeau Abandoned Electoral Reform
It was incontestably part of the Liberal platform in 2015. Liberal leader Justin Trudeau solemnly pledged to change the electoral system so that the next election, presumably in 2019, would be decided by a new way to count votes. The Special Committee on Electoral Reform was created in the spring of 2016, and it delivered its report in December. It proposed two things.
Erin O’Toole has nearly three weeks to convince Canadians he has the character to be prime minister Original
By Laura Stephenson, Allison Harell, Daniel Rubenson and Peter Loewen Wed., Sept. 1, 2021timer5 min. read Formally, Canadian elections are 338 separate elections, one in each constituency. But politically, Canadian elections are ultimately about leadership. Our leaders stand atop their parties, seemingly able to change policy on a whim and enforce a discipline envied by leaders in most other countries.
Science and health misinformation in the digital age
Description Misinformation on science, technology and public health poses serious challenges to society, a situation magnified by rapid advancement in communications technology and development of online social networks. As enabling as these developments have been for the sharing and dissemination of credible information, the same is true of misinformation — and there is no silver bullet to address it.
Assessment of Communication Strategies for Mitigating COVID-19 Vaccine-Specific Hesitancy in Canada
Key Points Question Are there communication strategies that can reduce COVID-19 vaccine-specific hesitancy? Findings In a between-participants survey study of adult Canadian citizens, individuals who were provided information on the death prevention potential of less-preferred vaccines, such as AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson, reported more confidence in their effectiveness and a higher likelihood of taking these vaccines if offered compared with those who did not receive this information.
Automation, AI and COVID-19
Peter Loewen is a Professor in the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy and the Department of Political Science at the University of Toronto. He also serves as Associate Director for Global Engagement at the Munk School. He is interested in how politicians can make better decisions, in how citizens can make better choices, how governments can address the disruption of technology and harness its opportunities, and the politics of COVID-19.
War Deaths Can Increase Support for Incumbents
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Public opinion on global rollout of COVID-19 vaccines
To the Editor—Vaccination programs for COVID-19 in ‘high-income countries’ (HICs) have benefited from their ability to secure contracts for preferential supply for several vaccines1. For the rest of the world, vaccine access is much less certain. Although leaders of G20 nations have pledged to ensure fair distribution of vaccines against COVID-19 worldwide, substantial challenges remain.
Preventable adverse drug events causing hospitalisation: identifying root causes and developing a surveillance and learning system at an urban community hospital, a cross-sectional observational study
Preventable adverse drug events causing hospitalisation: identifying root causes and developing a surveillance and learning system at an urban community hospital, a cross-sectional observational study http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0088-6895Jane de Lemos1, Peter Loewen2, Cheryl Nagle3, Robert McKenzie3, Yong Dong You4, Anna Dabu5, Peter Zed2, Peter Ling4, Richard Chan6 1Pharmacy, Richmond Hospital, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada 2Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of British...
The causes and consequences of COVID-19 misperceptions: Understanding the role of news and social media
Skip to main content Special Issue: COVID-19 This essay was published as part of a Special Issue on Misinformation and COVID-19, guest-edited by Dr. Meghan McGinty (Director of Emergency Management, NYC Health + Hospitals) and Nat Gyenes (Director, Meedan Digital Health Lab). View more from this issue Peer Reviewed We investigate the relationship between media consumption, misinformation, and important attitudes and behaviours during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Letters: No excuse for men behaving badly … or women
Author of the article: Letters Publishing date: May 13, 2015 • 5 minute read CityNews/The Canadian Press/Files Article content [np_storybar title=”What does the NDP’s win in Alberta mean for Canada?” link=”mailto:letters@nationalpost.com”]Send answers of 100 words or fewer to letters@nationalpost.com by noon EDT on Friday.[/np_storybar] Re: Hydro Staffer Fired After Obscenity, May 13.
The effect of COVID‐19 lockdowns on political support: Some good news for democracy?
Abstract Major crises can act as critical junctures or reinforce the political status quo, depending on how citizens view the performance of central institutions. We use an interrupted time series to study the political effect of the enforcement of a strict confinement policy in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The rallying effect of lockdowns
COVID-19 lockdowns have increased support for incumbents, trust in government, and satisfaction with democracy André Blais, Damien Bol, Marco Giani, Peter John Loewen 07 May 2020 Major crises can act as catalysts – either destabilising or strengthening the political regimes that oversee them, depending on how citizens view their government’s performance.
A Rare Moment of Cross-Partisan Consensus: Elite and Public Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Canada
Cited by 2 Crossref Citations This article has been cited by the following publications. This list is generated based on data provided by CrossRef. Migone, Andrea Riccardo 2020. Trust, but customize: federalism’s impact on the Canadian COVID-19 response. Policy and Society, Vol. 39, Issue. 3, p. 382. CrossRef Google Scholar Pickup, Mark Stecula, Dominik and van der Linden, Clifton 2020. Novel Coronavirus, Old Partisanship: COVID-19 Attitudes and Behaviours in the United States and Canada.
COVID-19 is helping to unite Canadians like nothing else in years - and we'll need unity for what's to come
The Canadian response to the pandemic stands in marked contrast to the partisanship displayed in the U.S., and may be the most critical component of a successful response to the COVID-19 virus. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses Canadians on the COVID-19 situation from Ottawa on March 25. Political action around the pandemic has involved more cooperation between the federal and provincial governments than Canadians have seen in several years.
Do Voters Judge the Performance of Female and Male Politicians Differently? Experimental Evidence from the United States and Australia
Alexander, Amy C., Jalalzai, Farida. 2018. “Symbolic Empowerment and Female Heads of States and Government: A Global, Multilevel Analysis.” Politics, Groups, and Identities. Published electronically February 25. doi:10.1080/21565503.2018.1441034. Google Scholar | Crossref Alexander, Deborah, Andersen, Kristi. 1993. “Gender as a Factor in the Attribution of Leadership Traits.” Political Research Quarterly 46 (3): 527–45. Google Scholar | SAGE Journals | ISI Andersen, David J., Ditonto, Tessa. 2018.
Poll shows climate change sunk Scheer — and could cost Ford | The Star
In early September, former Progressive Conservative Prime Minister Brian Mulroney made a prophecy about the role climate change would play in our federal election: “The broad middle class in Canada will not accept indifference on this issue. Anybody who doesn’t understand that — or campaigns against it — is going to pay the price.” Mulroney saw things differently than the current Conservative leader, Andrew Scheer.
Voters Punish Politicians with Depression
Achen, CH and Bartels, LM (2016) Democracy for Realists: Why Elections Do Not Produce Responsive Government. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press. Allen, NB and Badcock, PBT (2003) The social risk hypothesis of depressed mood: evolutionary, psychosocial, and neurobiological perspectives. Psychological Bulletin 129(6), 887–913. An, S, Roessler, RT and McMahon, BT (2011) Workplace discrimination and Americans with psychiatric disabilities: a comparative study.
(In)Significant Elections? Federal By-elections in Canada, 1963–2008 | Canadian Journal of Political Science/Revue canadienne de science politique | Cambridge Core
Anderson, Christopher J. and Ward, Daniel S.. 1996. “Barometer Elections in Comparative Perspective.” Electoral Studies 15(4): 447–60. Blais, André, Gidengil, Elisabeth, Nadeau, Richard and Nevitte, Neil. 2002. Anatomy of a Liberal Victory: Making Sense of the Vote in the 2000 Canadian Election. Peterborough: Broadview Press. Blais, André, Gidengil, Elisabeth, Nevitte, Neil and Nadeau, Richard. 2004. “Where does turnout decline come from?” European Journal of Political Research 43(2): 221–36.
Higher versus lower doses of ACE inhibitors, angiotensin-2 receptor blockers and beta-blockers in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Loading metrics Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Ricky D. Turgeon, Michael R. Kolber, Peter Loewen, Ursula Ellis, James P. McCormack Ricky D. Turgeon, Michael R. Kolber, Peter Loewen, Ursula Ellis, James P.
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