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RC/W News — March 23, 2023
Sophie Mathieu shares three takeaways from the Quebec childcare model
In this blog, Sophie reflects on lessons from Quebec’s childcare system for other provinces and territories in Canada.
In the News — March 19, 2023
Sylvia Fuller on flexible work arrangements
Sylvia Fuller is interviewed by CBC on the importance of flexible work arrangements, especially for mothers.
In the News — March 13, 2023
Martha Friendly & Carolyn Ferns on why a shortage of workers threatens $10/day child care
Martha Friendly and Carolyn Ferns are interviewed by CBC on the shortage of workers threatening the $10/day national child care program.
RC/W News — December 20, 2022
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December 2022
RC/W News — December 7, 2022
Four members of our team have been appointed to the new National Advisory Council on Early Learning and Child Care by the Government of Canada
Don Giesbrecht (Chairperson), Morna Ballantyne, Gordon Cleveland, and Sophie Mathieu (General Members – Academic/Advocate stream) have been appointed to the new National Advisory Council on Early Learning and Child Care.
RC/W News — December 7, 2022
Karen Foster and Diane-Gabrielle Tremblay inducted into the Class of 2022 Royal Society of Canada (RSC)
Karen Foster (Dalhousie University) has been inducted into the Class of 2022 RSC as a College Member and Diane-Gabrielle Tremblay (Université Téluq) has been inducted into the Class of 2022 RSC as a Fellow.
In the News — November 18, 2022
Umay Kader featured on CTV News Vancouver on studying the effects of living with parents in your 30s
Umay Kader speaks with St. John Alexander about her research with young adults who still live with their parents, to help study the effects of living at home.
In the News — November 18, 2022
Umay Kader featured on CBC Radio Vancouver on examining the reality of adult children still living at home
Umay Kader speaks with Gloria Macarenko about her research — which is just about to get underway — and why she thinks it will be good to learn about this growing dynamic in Vancouver.
RC/W News — November 17, 2022
Umay Kader to study young adults who live with their parents
Umay Kader, a PhD candidate in sociology at UBC and RC/W student research assistant, is setting out to interview up to 50 people aged 25 to 34 who live with their parents in Metro Vancouver, to learn how they navigate these living arrangements.
RC/W News — November 11, 2022
B.C. Indigenous scholar Margo Greenwood appointed to Senate
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the appointment of a new senator, Indigenous Scholar Margo Greenwood, who will represent British Columbia.