economy
Open letter demands protection for BC’s platform-based workers
July 14, 2023By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer On June 19, BC’s branch of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA), and the Centre for Future Work, released a letter pushing for better protection policies for gig workers. The letter was written by members of the CCPA and the Centre for Future Work, and was signed by 61 experts in labour law, policy, and economics — including a few SFU professors. It details some core principles that they urge the BC government to consider. Gig work, also referred to as platform-based work, is a type of labour that’s on-demand, often freelance or contract-based,…
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Climate Convergence concerned about TMX’s impact on BC ecosystems
June 14, 2023By: Olivia Sherman, News Writer “Being here in Vancouver, you are constantly confronted with tremendous beauty, the tremendous natural environment that we are really fortunate to live in,” said Alison Bodine, an organizer with Metro Vancouver’s Climate Convergence. “But then…
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Sustainability event expresses concern for Canada’s climate action
March 8, 2023By: Natalie Cooke, News Writer In 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced, “We will continue to do our part to cut pollution and build a cleaner future for everyone.” Yet, conversations from SFU’s “Sustainability Research Intersections” event expressed concern for…
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Contract Worker Justice critical of SFU’s new social procurement guide
February 7, 2022By: Karissa Ketter, News Writer SFU has developed a new social procurement guide designed to “drive positive social change throughout their procurement activities,” according to their website. Social procurement involves SFU purchasing ethical goods and contracting services to influence the…
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We cannot risk becoming complacent with the presence of COVID-19 in our lives
July 18, 2020By: Nicole Magas, Opinions Editor In a July 6 open letter to both the federal and provincial governments, several current and former health experts pleaded for a more rapid and relaxed reopening plan that would resume in-person classes, allow for more…
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Helping our communities means buying local — especially during a pandemic
June 6, 2020By: Devana Petrovic, Staff Writer Most people can probably agree that it’s been a heavy couple of months: social restrictions, event cancellations, and the overwhelming pressures that come with existing during a global pandemic. But even in these difficult times, it…
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Trudeau’s weak showing at the G7 Summit may hurt him in the election
September 7, 2019By: Kelly Grounds, Peak Associate The G7 recently met in France and the summit was particularly important for Trudeau. With a federal election coming up, everyone expected Trudeau to take a strong, decisive stance on both the economy and climate change…
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World News Beats
September 7, 2018Written by: Youeal Abera, Staff Writer Bob meets Donald Bob Woodward has announced that he will soon produce the latest instalment of published memoirs dedicated to revealing the innermost details of U.S. President Donald Trump’s White House. According to The…
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