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Preface to Bootstraps Need Boots by Hugh Segal

Posted: August 10, 2023
Today we were saddened to hear of Hugh Segal's passing. A few years ago, we had the privilege to work with Hugh Segal on his book Bootstraps Need Boots: One Tory's Lonely Fight to End Poverty in Canada. Hugh's experiences led him to defend the most economically vulnerable and champion the concept of a basic annual income. The below passage—the preface to Bootstraps Need Boots—illuminates Hugh's optimism in the face of a plethora of challenges: "But nor should this be impossible simply because it is hard." ...more

Emotions and the PhD Student Experience

Posted: August 9, 2023
Part two of our blog series with guest blogger Leela Viswanathan, author of "The Deliberate Doctorate." ...more

Why Your Values Matter on the Journey to Your PhD

Posted: August 1, 2023
Author Leela Viswanathan ("The Deliberate Doctorate") on how becoming clear about your values will help you in your PhD journey. ...more

Treaty Talk: Book Launch and Panel for "Life Against States of Emergency"

Posted: June 16, 2023 5:30PM - June 16, 2023 6:30PM
Location: Royal BC Museum, 675 Belleville St., Victoria, BC
Join us for the community conversation and book launch of "Life Against States of Emergency: Revitalizing Treaty Relations from Attawapiskat" by Dr Sarah Marie Wiebe. ...more

Book Launch: Dispatches from Disabled Country

Posted: May 29, 2023 11:00AM - May 29, 2023 12:30PM
Location: Online, and in-person at Toronto Metropolitan University
Book launch for Dispatches from Disabled Country by Catherine Frazee. ...more
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Book Launch: Reconciling Truths

Posted: May 29, 2023 5:00PM - May 29, 2023 6:00PM
Location: Massey College, Toronto
On Monday, May 29 at 5:00pm, you are invited to join the book launch and reception for Reconciling Truths: Reimagining Public Inquiries in Canada by Kim Stanton. ...more
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