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Women working rotating shifts especially likely to be frail, York study finds
March 17, 2023, TORONTO — A new study led by researchers at York University has found a link between shift work and frailty among middle-aged and older workers in Canada, especially for women on rotating shifts. “We cannot ignore the negative health outcomes related to shift work, including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, stroke and certain cancers,” says York […]
Government of Canada announces $38.3M research investment to support brain health
New research initiative will focus on the aging brain and the complex care needs of older adults with dementia and other forms of cognitive impairment March 16, 2023—Toronto, Ontario—Canadian Institutes of Health Research Dementia is having a substantial and growing impact in Canada and around the world. Based on current trends, by 2030, the number […]
Consumer Privacy Protection Act could lead to fines for deceptive designs in apps and websites
Canada’s proposed Consumer Privacy Protection Act (CPPA) prohibits online consent processes that are deceptive or misleading. Companies may face fines for breaking the act’s rules. This could be trouble for social media platforms, online shopping companies and other services that use deceptive user interface designs in their apps and websites. The CPPA is a component of Bill C-27, […]
York University announces inaugural Chief Sustainability Officer
Today, President Rhonda Lenton announced that Mike Layton will join York as its first Chief Sustainability Officer, a key role in advancing the University’s commitment to sustainability
Fearmongering about people fleeing disasters is a dangerous and faulty narrative
The death toll from the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria has reached over 50,000 people. Over 23 million people have been affected and millions have been displaced from their homes. In Syria alone, an estimated 5.3 million people have been left homeless. In the aftermath of the earthquakes, the international community mobilized to offer humanitarian assistance and countries like Canada, Spain and Germany are expediting […]
York U and Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce partner to create positive change for Black-owned businesses and social enterprises
New agreement will leverage purchasing power of Canada’s third-largest university to reduce barriers and enhance equity
Legal experts available on how the emerging metaverse impacts human rights
According to York University experts at Osgoode Hall Law School, as the metaverse grows fast and furious with major companies investing in this cyberspace, legal issues are emerging at the same pace.
