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Why inequality must be linked to climate emergency action

The more a bold and transformative climate plan is seen as linked to an ambitious plan to tackle inequality, economic insecurity, poverty...

The road to a just recovery

Mid-September is upon us—but it doesn’t look like previous Septembers. The kids are masked up and education workers are attempting a back...

COVID-19 is inspiring healthier street design in Canadian cities

As communities adjust to the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic, a vibrant global discussion is taking place about how cities should prov...

More than 1 in 5 Canadian professionals in precarious jobs: report

Despite their high level of education, credentials, skills, and even experience, 22% of Canadian professionals are in precarious jobs. Tr...

Toward a more equitable, inclusive, sustainable society

The impacts of COVID-19 are so profound that even re-emergence won’t look like previous recent shocks to the economic system.

Re-opening amid COVID-19: too soon?

Staying healthy matters most Trish Hennessy As provinces across Canada ease into the re-opening phase of COVID-19, a lot of us are greet...

COVID-19 observations from a prominent health reporter

Globe and Mail health reporter André Picard joins us on the Plan B podcast to help us understand what’s what this pandemic is revealing t...

Social prescribing in the age of COVID-19

Life in the age of COVID-19 can feel very inward looking as we hunker down at home, focused on caring for our loved ones. Trish Hennessy ...

What I learned in the emergency room

Emergency rooms: the last line of social safety net defence Trish Hennessy Due to a family health scare, I saw my fair share of emergency...

Plan B: innovating health care to treat social determinants of health

Health professionals see the downstream effects of public policy decisions—like freezing the minimum wage or failing to build affordable ...

The conversation I’d like us to have on Bell Let’s Talk day

Let's talk about inequality and its impact on mental wellbeing Trish Hennessy This week our social media feeds will light up with Bell Le...

Plan B: democratizing the economy

Doing laundry: Necessary evil or future economy? Listen to the podcast here. Trish Hennessy The thing about doing laundry is that it’s ne...

Do you live in a healthy city?

Here at Think Upstream, we ask the question: what does a healthy city look like? Listen to the podcast here Trish Hennessy Think Upstream...

Plan B: Canada's gig economy

Precarious work is on the rise in Canada. Listen to the podcast here. Trish Hennessy In the early-1990s, when I was a young newspaper rep...

The importance of the young voter: IMO, YOLO

As the upcoming federal election nears, it is important to get out and allow your voice to be heard, especially if you are a young adult ...

Populism in Canada: can we talk?

How do we reach across differences to cut through polarizing politics? It's essential for well-functioning societies. Listen to the podca...

Our health should be an election issue

To the extent health is an issue in the federal election, it will be about health care, as usual. Now I am not saying health care is an u...

10 reasons we're supporting the climate strike

Young people around the world are inspiring people to take part in a global climate strike September 20-27, 2019, demanding an end to fos...

Aging in suburbia

Plan B podcast looks at how growing old in a suburb prevents unique barriers to an inclusive, social lifestyle Listen to the podcast here...

Are you eco-grieving?

Trish Hennessy You know something is gravely wrong when you see #AmazonFires trending on Twitter, in response to deliberately set Amazon ...

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