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University of Lethbridge researcher plays key role in national project to understand global supply and demand of migrant care workers
December 2, 2013
A University of Lethbridge researcher is exploring whether the reliance of migrant care workers in immigrant-receiving countries like Canada, Japan, the United States and South Korea is driven by...
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An NFL team in Canada can co-exist with the CFL. Here’s how
December 1, 2013
An NFL team in Canada can co-exist with the CFL. Here’s how REGINALD BIBBY   Canadian NFL support linked to CFL’s future: survey
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Affiliate Constantine E. Passaris recieves research project funding
October 23, 2013
Late in July 2013, Constantine E. Passaris received news that his application for an Onassis Foundation fellowship had been selected for funding this academic year. The title of the research...
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Highlights of the National Household Survey
October 22, 2013
Susan McDaniel June 2013 on the Power Play, CTV News Video Network, with Don Martin Click here to listen    
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Council of Canadian Academies Releases Paradox Lost: Explaining Canada's Research Strength and Innovation Weakness
October 1, 2013
Susan McDaniel serves as Vice-Chair of the Scientific Advisory Committee, Canadian Council of Academies, and has been involved in this assessment report. le français suit   ...
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Dr. James Byrne, climate scientist to be interviewed on KKRN Saturday, July 27, 2013
July 27, 2013
Dr. Byrne will be Doug Bennett's guest on his KKRN Unspun radio program in a little less than two weeks from now -- Saturday, July 27 -- at 9:00 a.m. PDT. KKRN is at 88.5 FM and on the...
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Extreme Climate CBC interview with affiliate Jim Byrne
July 10, 2013
CBC radio interview with David GrayProfessor and climate scientist Jim Byrne joins us to discuss the link between recent natural disasters and climate change. CBC Radio click here
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Alberta's population growth with Kevin McQuillan, Professor Sociology
July 9, 2013
Calgary CBC Eyeopener podcast for July 9, 2013 On today's podcast: University of Calgary sociology professor Kevin McQuillan on Alberta's population growth; we talk to Talisman Centre CEO Jeff...
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Melting sea ice, wobbly jet stream seen as culprits in Alberta floods
June 25, 2013
Scientists are intrigued by theories that link disappearing sea ice to off-the-hook weather such as flooding in Alberta.   Environment Canada climatologist Dave Phillips and Prentice Insttitute...
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Temporary foreign workers? More like permanent government nuisance, Miles Corak
April 30, 2013
Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney speaks about the government’s Temporary Foreign Worker program during a news conference on April 29, 2013, in Ottawa. THE...
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Events Calendar

Food Tells the Story: Hong Kong from Colonial to Global Times
Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 19:00
Presenter: Prentice Affiliate Bonnie LeeTitle: Food Tells the Story: Hong Kong from Colonial to...
Brown Bag Series Lecture: The Secret Ingredient: Food and Cultural Identity in Hong Kong
Friday, January 24, 2014 - 12:00
Presenter: Bonnie Lee Food and eating are markers of cultural identity.  Using photographs...
The XVIII ISA World Congress of Sociology Conference - Yokohama, Japan - 2014
Friday, July 18, 2014 (All day)
The International Sociological Association of Japan presents Diversity: Differences and...

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