Support our non-profit, independent journalism in Canada with a charitable donationDonate todayThe collapse of Hudson’s Bay signals a turning point for Canadian legacy retailersXiaodan Pan, Concordia University; Martin Dresner, University of Maryland, and Ruifeng Wang, University of MarylandHudson’s Bay liquidation: What happens when a company goes bankrupt?Michael R. King, University of Victoria and Douglas A. Stuart, University of VictoriaCanada’s national security plans must include training citizens in non-violent resistanceRichard Sandbrook, University of TorontoFacing annexation threats, should Canadians lament for a nation — like George Grant did in 1963?David Edward Tabachnick, Nipissing UniversityHow Donald Trump’s trade war against Canada reveals tensions inherent in friendshipJason Wang, Toronto Metropolitan UniversityThe TGL golf league might signal that indoor sport is the future, for better or worseBrad Millington, Brock University; Brian Wilson, University of British Columbia; Michael L. Naraine, Brock University, and Parissa Safai, York University, CanadaGoogle’s AI-generated search feature hasn’t yet changed how users interact with search resultsSylvain Senecal, HEC Montréal; Constantinos K. Coursaris, HEC Montréal; Pierre-Majorique Léger, HEC Montréal, and Sylvain Amoros, HEC MontréalAs generative AI becomes more sophisticated, it’s harder to distinguish the real from the deepfakeAndreea Pocol, University of WaterlooHow dreams, prophecies and intuitions can impact the decision to migrateJames Kwateng-Yeboah, Saint Mary’s UniversityHeeding the lessons of COVID-19 in the face of avian influenzaMatthew S Miller, McMaster UniversityMaintaining mobility with aging means planning aheadBrenda Vrkljan, McMaster UniversityHow to have conversations with people who fall for misinformation this election campaignJaigris Hodson, Royal Roads UniversityHow political leaders communicate climate policy should be a defining factor this electionAndrew Heffernan, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of OttawaTrump threats: Is foreign policy the biggest issue for Canadian voters this election?Adam Chapnick, Royal Military College of CanadaCan Mark Carney truly connect with Canadian voters? Canada will now find outKevin Quigley, Dalhousie UniversityAsteroid 2024 YR may not hit Earth in 2032, but it — and others — will keep coming backMartin Connors, Athabasca UniversityPharmacare is now law in Canada, but negotiations with provinces could slow progressJane Fletcher, University of Calgary; Braden Manns, University of Calgary; David Campbell, University of Calgary, and Reed F Beall, University of CalgaryCould bullying be an evolutionary trait?Tony Volk, Brock UniversityCanada’s Africa strategy is a landmark moment for Canada-Africa relations, but still needs workDavid J Hornsby, Carleton University; David Black, Dalhousie University; Edward Akuffo, University of The Fraser Valley, and Thomas Kwasi Tieku, Western UniversityCanada-Ecuador free trade agreement threatens Indigenous rights and territories in the AmazonMartina Jakubchik-Paloheimo, Queen's University, OntarioAn American military invasion of Canada? No longer unthinkable, but highly unlikelyNoel Anderson, University of TorontoGetting ready for what’s next: 4 scenarios for Canada’s future in a Trumpian worldPaul T. Mitchell, Canadian Forces College and Barbara J. Falk, Royal Military College of CanadaHow King Charles is sending Canada subtle signals of support amid Trump’s threatsJustin Vovk, McMaster UniversityCanada’s economic vulnerabilities show why it must invest in the wealth of local communitiesAudrey Jamal, University of Guelph and Heather M Hachigian, Royal Roads UniversityHow Canadian small businesses can expand into Asian markets and reduce their dependence on the U.S.Michael Joseph Dominic Roberts, Mount Royal University and Etayankara Muralidharan, MacEwan UniversityWhy international students could be a critical factor in bolstering Canada’s economic resilienceIsaac Garcia-Sitton, Royal Roads UniversityIs Google Maps brainwashing us? It might be if the theory of ‘extended cognition’ is correctSusan Dieleman, University of LethbridgeThe history of ‘common sense’ matters when caring for our common homeBarbara Leckie, Carleton UniversityTrump-Putin ceasefire conversation shows no initial signs of bringing peace to UkraineJames Horncastle, Simon Fraser UniversityUkraine war: how Zelensky rebuilt his relationship with Trump to turn the tables on PutinNatasha Lindstaedt, University of EssexCombatting the measles threat means examining the reasons for declining vaccination ratesCatherine Carstairs, University of Guelph and Kathryn Hughes, University of GuelphCanadians are more patriotic than ever amid Trump’s trade war — but it’s important not to take national pride too farSusan Dieleman, University of LethbridgeWhy Canada must treat its food system as a matter of national defenceKaren Foster, Dalhousie University; Alicia Martin, Dalhousie University; Gavin Fridell, Saint Mary’s University, and Kathleen Kevany, Dalhousie UniversityFungi are critical to the planet — yet they’re overlooked in conservation effortsJonathan Cazabonne, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT) and Danny Haelewaters, Czech Academy of SciencesYouth are charting new freshwater futures by learning from the water on the waterAndrea Reid, University of British Columbia and Dalal Hanna, Carleton UniversityCanada’s local food system faces major roadblocks without urgent policy changesRosie Kerr, Lakehead University; Charles Z. Levkoe, Lakehead University, and Leigh Potvin, Lakehead UniversityCan a virtual reality residential school, developed with Survivors, improve empathy toward Indigenous people?Iloradanon H. Efimoff, Toronto Metropolitan University and Katherine B. Starzyk, University of ManitobaChristian nationalism in the U.S. is eerily reminiscent of ‘dominionist’ reformers in historyGary K. Waite, University of New BrunswickWhy some Canadians are in denial about Donald TrumpAisha Ahmad, University of TorontoTrump’s potential embrace of ‘continentalist geopolitics’ poses grave risks to CanadaMichael Williams, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of OttawaWhy Gordie Howe’s elbows are Canada’s answer to Donald TrumpStacy L. Lorenz, University of Alberta and Braeden McKenzie, University of VictoriaAmerica’s democratic decline has critical lessons for Canadian votersMatthew Lebo, Western UniversityDonald Trump thinks some accents are ‘beautiful,’ but what makes them so?Nicole Rosen, University of ManitobaTrump’s English language order upends America’s long multilingual historyMark Turin, University of British Columbia and Ross Perlin, Columbia UniversityWhy Canadian-trained doctors should be allowed to practise anywhere in Canada without additional licensingAnthony Sanfilippo, Queen's University, Ontario and Neil Seeman, University of TorontoEmail signatures are harming the planet and could cost people their lives — it’s time to stop using themJoshua M. Pearce, Western UniversityBoycotting U.S. products allows Canadians to take a rare political stand in their daily livesShelley Boulianne, Mount Royal UniversityIs Trump’s rhetoric over Canada’s water science-fiction or reality?Tricia Stadnyk, University of CalgaryDoes cancelling a trip to the U.S. really send a political message, or is it just hurting local tourism?Frédéric Dimanche, Toronto Metropolitan University and Kelley A. McClinchey, Wilfrid Laurier UniversityElbows up, Canada: Musical responses to Trump’s Canada threatsEmily Abrams Ansari, Western UniversityIn case you missed itTrump’s tariffs threaten Indigenous businesses in Canada — the government must take actionAndrew J. Karesa, The King's University Canada and Douglas A. Stuart, University of VictoriaHow one research project is ‘re-neighbouring’ two Indigenous communitiesVanessa Watts, McMaster UniversityIs Trump’s assault on Canada bringing Québec and the rest of the country closer together?Yulia Bosworth, Binghamton University, State University of New YorkCanada’s response to Trump’s tariffs was strategic, but there is room for improvementSubhadip Ghosh, MacEwan UniversityCanadians can’t afford to relax barriers to foreign entry in their banking systemDustin Fergusson-Vaux, University of WaterlooPlant-based plastics could help reduce the millions of tonnes of medical waste hospitals generate each yearElham Moshk Bid, University of Saskatchewan; Chris Zhang, University of Saskatchewan; Duncan Cree, McMaster University, and Lori Bradford, University of SaskatchewanCryptocurrency’s transparency is a mirage: New research shows a small group of insiders influence its valueErica Pimentel, Queen's University, Ontario and Mélissa Fortin, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)Aviation safety isn’t just about pilot skill — it also comes down to corporate decision-makingThomas Walker, Concordia University and Hamed Khadivar, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)Canada’s aluminum industry faces U.S. tariffs, but innovation could open new marketsKeena Trowell, McMaster University and Jeffrey Bergthorson, McGill UniversityWhat the U.S. ceasefire proposal means for Ukraine, Russia, Europe – and Donald TrumpJames Horncastle, Simon Fraser UniversityWill the U.S. collapse like the Soviet Union did?James Krapfl, McGill UniversityWhy Russia’s armed forces have proven resilient in the war in UkraineAlexander Hill, University of CalgaryTrudeau’s record may be spotty, but his biggest accomplishment was a national child-care programNaomi Lightman, Toronto Metropolitan University and Ernie Lightman, University of TorontoCanada’s immigration process is increasingly digitized, but that can make if difficult to navigateAshika Niraula, Toronto Metropolitan UniversityModern workplaces were never designed for mothers, and it’s time for that to changeErica Pimentel, Queen's University, Ontario and Soraya Bel Hadj Ali, Kedge Business SchoolHow school systems can honour the human rights of people with disabilitiesMichael Baker, University of Manitoba‘Pandemic babies’ turn 5: Here’s what research tells us about their development and remarkable resilienceGerald Giesbrecht, University of Calgary; Catherine Lebel, University of Calgary, and Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen, University of British ColumbiaMyopia is a disease, not a refractive error — here’s what that meansLangis Michaud, Université de MontréalWhy we shouldn’t let lower fertility rates fuel pronatalist policiesCéline Delacroix, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of OttawaCuring Alzheimer’s disease: Magic bullet or magic shotgun blast?Donald Weaver, University of TorontoCampus encampments and protests are a sign of failed university governanceJustin Patrick, University of VictoriaMeasles: A resurgent threat in CanadaRuchika Gupta, Western UniversityWe should care more about emerging infectious diseases, and the tools we need to fight themIdowu Olawoye, Western UniversityBeyond blame: The role of malfunctioning fat tissue in the disease of obesityMuhammad Ilyas Nadeem, Concordia University; Cristina Sanza, Concordia University, and Sylvia Santosa, Concordia UniversityAll stories from The Conversation CanadaJoin The Conversation Canada on BlueskyFollow usThe latest news and analysis delivered to your inboxSign up for our newsletterQuarter LifeQuarter Life, a series for people in their 20s and 30sStruggling with money? Here are 5 tips for growing your income from a financial expertLisa Kramer, University of TorontoHow to set healthy boundariesGio Dolcecore, Mount Royal University4 steps to building a healthier relationship with your phoneJamie Gruman, University of GuelphExpecting again? Tips for helping your first-born child thrive with a new siblingMarissa Nivison, University of Calgary and Sheri Madigan, University of CalgaryWhy Gen Z is saying ‘no’ to middle management — and why you might want to reconsiderLeda Stawnychko, Mount Royal UniversityOasis reunion: How to stop your sibling feud from becoming a lifelong estrangementRamona Alaggia, University of TorontoChange management shows us how we all can become climate leadersCrystal Chokshi, Mount Royal UniversityGiving feedback can be daunting for new leaders — here’s how to provide it thoughtfullyLeda Stawnychko, Mount Royal University and Mehnaz Rafi, University of CalgaryAre you a Destiel stan? There’s so much more to ‘shipping’ than wanting characters to kissEffie Sapuridis, Western UniversityHow to know when it’s time to start therapySimon Sherry, Dalhousie UniversityUnderstanding ‘underconsumption core’: How a new trend is challenging consumer cultureOmar H. Fares, Toronto Metropolitan University and Seung Hwan (Mark) Lee, Toronto Metropolitan UniversityFast fashion is harming our planet — these 4 tips can help you build a more sustainable wardrobeMaryse Côté-Hamel, Université LavalAge-gap relationships between Millennial women and Gen Z men are on the riseTreena Orchard, Western UniversityStruggling to discuss climate change with older relatives? These 3 scenarios can helpCrystal Chokshi, Mount Royal UniversityPodcastsFood as a tool of oppression - Podcast episodeAteqah Khaki, The Conversation and Vinita Srivastava, The ConversationIsrael-Gaza conflict: Home and awayVinita Srivastava, The ConversationListenSilicon Valley’s bet on AI defence startups and what it means for the future of war – podcastGemma Ware, The ConversationListenListenSome of our favourite episodes you may have missed: Don’t Call Me Resilient podcastAteqah Khaki, The Conversation; Dannielle Piper, The Conversation; Jennifer Moroz, The Conversation, and Vinita Srivastava, The ConversationAs war rages in Sudan, community resistance groups sustain lifeVinita Srivastava, The ConversationListenIn India, film and social media play recurring roles in politicsVinita Srivastava, The ConversationListenFrom stereotypes to sovereignty: How Indigenous media makers assert narrative controlAteqah Khaki, The Conversation; Dannielle Piper, The Conversation, and Vinita Srivastava, The ConversationListenBeyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ transmits joy, honours legends and challenges a segregated industryAteqah Khaki, The Conversation and Vinita Srivastava, The ConversationListenA different way to address student encampmentsVinita Srivastava, The ConversationListenAsylum seekers from Gaza and Sudan face prejudiced policies and bureaucratic hurdlesAteqah Khaki, The Conversation and Vinita Srivastava, The ConversationListenThe chilling effects of trying to report on the Israel-Gaza warDannielle Piper, The Conversation and Vinita Srivastava, The ConversationListenStarvation is a weapon of war: Gazans are paying the priceAteqah Khaki, The Conversation; Husein Haveliwala, The Conversation, and Vinita Srivastava, The ConversationListenDive into conversations with experts and real people to make sense of the news, from an anti-racist perspectiveFollow our podcastAll episodes of Don't Call Me ResilientAll episodes of The Conversation WeeklyLa Conversation CanadaL’anglais, langue officielle des États-Unis : un décret de Trump qui bouleverse une longue histoire multilingueMark Turin, University of British Columbia and Ross Perlin, Columbia UniversityLa baisse des taux de fécondité à travers le monde ne doit pas alimenter des politiques natalistesCéline Delacroix, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of OttawaLa résistance aux antimicrobiens est une menace mondiale que nous devons tous combattreLaura Domínguez Mercado, Concordia UniversityLes oméga-3 peuvent contribuer à prévenir le diabète et des maladies cardiovasculairesMay Faraj, Université de Montréal« J’ai été sauvé par Dieu pour rendre à l’Amérique sa grandeur » : Trump et la conversation nationale américaineJocelyn Létourneau, Université Laval and Raphaël Gani, Université LavalAméliorer l'être humain afin qu'il soit plus performant ? Tel est le projet - néfaste - du transhumanismeNicolas Le Dévédec, HEC MontréalAu-delà de ses règles et de ses institutions, la démocratie est un mode de vieJean-Marc Narbonne, Université LavalTrump au pouvoir : il faut combattre l’avènement d’une culture de l’intimidationAlain-G. Gagnon, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)« Drill, baby, drill » : face à l'obsession de Trump pour le pétrole, une mobilisation citoyenne verra-t-elle le jour ?Margaux Maurel, HEC Montréal« C’est un malade ! » Voici ce que l'on perd à pathologiser la politiqueÉléonore Paré, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of OttawaTrump au pouvoir : il faut combattre l’avènement d’une culture de l’intimidationAlain-G. Gagnon, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)L’IA est un raz-de-marée pour la communauté scientifique. Comment réagir ?Valérie S. Langlois, Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) and Erwan Gloaguen, Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS)Requiem pour le Canada ? Les tensions régionales et l’évolution démographique nourrissent les espoirs d’annexion de TrumpJames Magnus-Johnston, McGill UniversityLes pieuvres et leurs semblables : que savons-nous de la conscience de ces créatures uniques ?Rachel Blaser, University of San DiegoL’entente entre Hydro-Québec et les Innus, un incontournable pour le développement de la filière batterieJean-Sol Goulet-Poulin, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of OttawaL’expulsion de milliers d’Haïtiens par la République dominicaine – ou la brutalité des déportations de masseMasaya Llavaneras Blanco, Western UniversityDOGE, X et la broligarchie : le jeu de pouvoir d’Elon MuskLaurence Grondin-Robillard, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) and Nadia Seraiocco, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)La Conversation Canada homepageMost read this week1.Heathrow closure: what caused the fire and why did it bring down the whole airport? Expert panelKirk Chang, University of East London; Barry Hayes, University College Cork; Chenghong Gu, University of Bath; Colin Manning, Newcastle University; Hayley J. Fowler, Newcastle University; Paul Cuffe, University College Dublin, and Sean Wilkinson, Newcastle University2.Alzheimer’s might not be primarily a brain disease. A new theory suggests it’s an autoimmune condition.Donald Weaver, University of Toronto3.Porn companies must take strong action to protect privacy and prevent future harmsElaine Craig, Dalhousie University4.Ukraine war: how Zelensky rebuilt his relationship with Trump to turn the tables on PutinNatasha Lindstaedt, University of Essex5.An American military invasion of Canada? No longer unthinkable, but highly unlikelyNoel Anderson, University of Toronto6.Améliorer l'être humain afin qu'il soit plus performant ? Tel est le projet - néfaste - du transhumanismeNicolas Le Dévédec, HEC MontréalShare knowledge. Inform decisions.The Conversation is the world's leading publisher of research-based news and analysis. It is a unique collaboration between academics and journalists.Free to read. Free torepublish.PartnersThe Conversation is made possible with the support of our partners.View all of our partnersFounding PartnersView all our Founding PartnersFundersView all our Funding PartnersMembersView all our Member PartnersStrategic PartnersView all our Strategic PartnersMedia PartnersView all our Media PartnersNews and analysis based on research and expertiseWrite for The Conversation