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Online Misinformation is a Major Challenge for Public Health Officials
In just a matter of two years, disinformation campaigns occurred in 70 countries, as compared to just 28 in 2017, according to a report published by Oxford Internet Institute at Oxford University.
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‘Diversity’ is a Critical Element to Journalism’s Mission During Pandemic
Veteran CBC News journalist Ian Hanomansing recently discussed how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting news coverage.
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Analysis: Ethnic Media Question Government Decisions to Lift Pandemic Lockdowns
As federal and provincial governments in Canada grapple with how to adapt to a ‘new normal’, ethnic media outlets provide vital platforms for discussion into possible ways forward.
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Research Shows Canada Has Overlooked Immigrant Doctors
The level of care provided by internationally-trained or immigrant physicians is roughly equal to that provided by Canadian-born or American-born physicians, says Robert Falconer.
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Analysis: How Ethnic Media is Covering the Pandemic
Overshadowed by the steady stream of mainstream media coverage, a content analysis of ethnic media outlets shows how they have kept their audiences informed during the pandemic.
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Pandemic Exposes Additional ‘Gaps’ for Caregivers
Labour rights groups in Canada demand that the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) be extended to migrant and undocumented workers to ensure no one is left unprotected.
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Retired and Re-deployed Doctors Pitch In During COVID-19 Pandemic
With the explosion in the number of COVID-19 cases, Canadian provinces are recruiting retired doctors and redeploying healthcare practitioners. Webinars organized by the Muslim Medical Association of Canada (MMAC) are providing refresher training to the healthcare community.
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Immigrants are Drivers of Entrepreneurship in Canada, Study Finds
Newcomers are adapting to life in Canada by starting their own businesses and have become the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the country. Two Brazilian-Canadian entrepreneurs explain why you need passion and resilience to launch a new business.
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Canada’s Top Doctor Caught In Political Crossfire
One of the candidates vying for the leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada has accused Dr. Theresa Tam of repeating Chinese propaganda, and calling for her to be fired.
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