Most lawyers and clients prefer to resolve family law disputes through collaboration rather than in court, and collaboration is less expensive than litigation, a new study shows. The study, by the Canadian Research Institute for Law and the Family (CRILF) based at the University of Calgary and the Canadian Forum on Civil Justice (CFCJ) based […]
York University hosts The REDress Project special events in support of Indigenous women, girls, trans and two-spirit persons
TORONTO, March 6, 2018 – York University hosts special events throughout this week to mark the arrival of The REDress Project to its Keele and Glendon campuses, and to create an open discussion about the gendered and racialized nature of oppression of Indigenous peoples since colonization. Led by Kanisha Brown-Bear of the Indigenous Students Association […]
CUPE 3903 REJECTS SECTOR LEADING OFFER, UNIVERSITY REMAINS OPEN
TORONTO, March 3, 2018 – Nothing is more important to York University than our students and their success. Yesterday, after six months of negotiations, CUPE 3903 representing graduate assistants, teaching assistants and contract faculty, announced that it has formally rejected the University’s final offer of March 1 and determined they will go on strike as […]
New building at York University will help to meet growing demand for Continuing Studies
TORONTO, Feb. 28, 2018 ─ York University will add a new School of Continuing Studies building to its Keele campus to accommodate significant growth and support the creation of even more innovative programs for recent graduates, working professionals, international students and new Canadians in the future. The University’s Board of Governors on Tuesday approved a […]
York U experts available to comment on 2018 Federal Budget
TORONTO, Wednesday, February 28, 2017 – Research funding, gender equality and parental leave, small business tax reform and a new national pharmacare advisory panel were all key highlights in the federal budget announced yesterday. The following York U experts are available for interviews on the impact of the budget on both healthcare and business: Mary E. […]
York University applauds Canada’s commitment to invest in research at post-secondary institutions
TORONTO, February 27, 2018 – York University President & Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton applauds the Government of Canada for its significant investment in research that will ensure Canada remains competitive and a leader in the global economy. In presenting his 2018 federal budget, Minister of Finance Bill Morneau announced a nearly $4 billion boost over five […]
Behind the bullying: experts available on trauma and long-term consequences
TORONTO, February 26, 2018 – The theme for this year’s Pink Shirt Day, being marked on Wednesday, is encouraging others to combat cyberbullying by thinking twice before posting something negative, and instead using the Internet to spread kindness. At a time when organizations in all sectors have called “#timesup” on harassment and bullying, and are […]
