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Dal study examines how rise in discrimination, harmful rhetoric targeting 2SLGBTQ+ people is affecting their mental health

Dal study examines how rise in discrimination, harmful rhetoric targeting 2SLGBTQ+ people is affecting their mental health

Patrick Hickey continues to hear about the lasting toll anti-2SLGBTQ+ policies and rhetoric has on mental health and feeling safe in our communities. His research explores ways to limit those effects.  Read more.

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Creating space for care: Dal researcher funded to study mental health support for Black women in Nova Scotia
Creating space for care: Dal researcher funded to study mental health support for Black women in Nova Scotia
Andrew Riley
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Dr. Keisha Jefferies leads a groundbreaking study exploring Black women’s mental health in Nova Scotia, aiming to create culturally relevant care and amplify overlooked voices.
‘Making decisions closer to the wharf’ can ensure the sustainability of Canada’s fisheries and oceans
‘Making decisions closer to the wharf’ can ensure the sustainability of Canada’s fisheries and oceans
Matthew Robertson, Megan Bailey and Tyler Eddy
Monday, June 30, 2025
Major reforms could fundamentally reshape fisheries science and management in Canada, write Dal's Megan Bailey and colleagues. Yet most Canadians are unaware of how DFO’s science-management process works, or why change might be needed.
Resilient, sustainable food systems are Canada’s best defence against American tariffs
Resilient, sustainable food systems are Canada’s best defence against American tariffs
Érick Duchesne, Gregory Cameron, Gumataw Kifle Abebe and Monika Korzun
Thursday, June 26, 2025
The future of Canada’s farming sector — and by extension its food security, rural communities and economic sovereignty — will depend on its ability to turn today’s crisis into tomorrow’s opportunity.

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Canada’s Food Price Report 2025 predicts Canadian families will spend up to $801 more on food next year
Kim Humes
Thursday, December 5, 2024
The 2025 report forecasts overall food prices will increase by 3% to 5% at a time when 8.7 million Canadians are living in food-insecure households.
Global influence: Three Dal faculty recognized in 2024 Highly Cited Researchers list
Kenneth Conrad
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Dal faculty Drs. Noni MacDonald, Eric Oliver, and Tony Walker are named in data analytics company Clarivate’s annual list of Highly Cited Researchers for 2024.
What polar bear poop can tell us about the future of the vulnerable northern species
Alison Auld
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Dal scientists got up close and personal with polar bears to see how shrinking sea ice and global warming are altering the northern species' eating habits and health.
Ask an expert: Could Canada's economy really get crushed by Trump's threatened tariffs?
Alison Auld
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's proposals for massive tariffs on Canadian goods has spooked many. Dr. Brian Bow explains what it could mean for Canada.
Light and dark themes on display at this year’s FASS publications and performances showcase
Genevieve MacIntyre
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
A look at some of the latest publications and creative work emerging out of Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, from books about the daughters of immigrants and Canadian exceptionalism to a philosophy professor's foray into stand-up comedy.