TORONTO, June 13, 2016 – Thirteen outstanding individuals will be recognized with honorary degrees at York University’s spring convocation for their significant contributions to society and in their respective fields. The recipients include a native rights activist, food advocate, theatre director, technology innovator and community leader. “This year’s honorary degree recipients have made a remarkable impact […]
Three York U graduate students become prestigious Trudeau Scholars
York University graduate students Aytak Akbari-Dibavar, Gerard Kennedy and Jesse Thistle have been awarded the Trudeau Doctoral Scholarship, a prestigious award presented by the Pierre Elliot Trudeau Foundation. The three York students are among 15 students across Canada selected by the Foundation to receive the award. “I am so incredibly proud of Aytak, Gerard […]
New guide shows how to include human rights into plans for homeless youth
TORONTO, June 9, 2016 – A new guide released today shows how to include human rights into plans and strategies for homeless youth after the United Nations asked countries around the globe to make eliminating homelessness a top human rights priority. The Your Rights! Right Now! Ending Youth Homelessness: A Human Rights Guide is designed […]
York U prof to propose changes to environmental protection act in House of Commons Thursday
TORONTO, June 7, 2016 – Some 23,000 substances came into use in Canada without environmental or health assessments prior to the 1990s, many of which are still used today, says York U’s Dayna Nadine Scott. Scott is giving expert testimony to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development Thursday, June 6. […]
New report calls on Ontario to step up and lead youth homeless strategy
TORONTO, June 2, 2016 – Ontario has the opportunity to be a leader in eliminating youth homelessness through a targeted strategy that would not only manage the crisis but prevent it, says a new report released today by the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness (Homeless Hub) at York University and A Way Home Canada. At the […]
York University receives $1M gift from Carswell Family Foundation for graduate student scholarships
TORONTO, June 1, 2016 – York University Professor Emeritus Allan Carswell and the Carswell Family Foundation have donated $1 million to fund graduate student scholarships in the University’s Faculty of Science and Lassonde School of Engineering. York University President and Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh Shoukri thanked Professor Emeritus Carswell, and his family for their generous gift, which […]
Legal problems cost Canadians billions and take a toll on health and wellbeing, study finds
Everyday legal problems such as consumer disputes, debt, employment issues and relationship breakdowns are straining Canadians’ personal finances and their mental and physical health, as well as increasing social and health care costs, according to a new study by the Canadian Forum on Civil Justice (CFCJ). The CFCJ is a national not-for-profit organization established […]
