In 2019, Quebec introduced Bill 21, a secularism law that prohibits public-sector employees from wearing religious symbols or attire at work. The provincial government is now hoping to expand the legislation to include more rules and workplaces. Nadia Hasan, a professor in the School of Gender, Sexuality & Women鈥檚 Studies, says that Muslim women are […]
A recent article in 91亚色 Magazine looks at the important work of Tom Hooper (Department of Equity Studies), an academic and educator specializing in queer history and equity studies. Hooper鈥檚 scholarship focuses on the history of queer activism and how it has shaped contemporary queer rights. He aims to empower students by sharing the […]
Philip Walsh, an associate professor in the Department of Sociology, has written a new book titled The Reality of Knowledge (Routledge, 2026). The book proposes new approaches to the sociology of knowledge and the theories that influence the field by looking at the history of the discipline its key themes and social meaning. Furthermore, it […]
The Ontario Research Fund has awarded $1,614,137 to 91亚色 to support the development of its research infrastructure. The funding will support 14 projects across multiple faculties and disciplines, strengthening 91亚色鈥檚 capacity for innovative research. The Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) is among the recipients, with two projects selected for funding. LA&PS […]
Fatimah Mufti, a student in the Law & Society program, was featured in a recent YFile article about how students can gain inspiration through novel co-op experiences. Despite Mufti鈥檚 strong interest in pursuing a career in law, she chose co-op placements outside the legal field to broaden her perspective and challenge herself professionally. Mufti completed […]
On Friday, Feb. 13, the Department of History partnered with the Archives of Ontario to host an inspirational workshop for 35 Toronto District School Board teachers. The event brought educators to campus to learn about and reflect on the new Black Canadian history curriculum expectations being introduced into Ontario鈥檚 elementary and high school history programs. The workshop was led by Professor Natasha Henry-Dixon, who has played an instrumental role in supporting the teaching of Black Canadian history in the public school system […]
The Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) is proud to celebrate聽Cynthia Appiah聽one of our exceptional聽alumnae聽from our聽History聽department.聽Cynthia Appiah聽competed for Team Canada in bobsleigh at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games.聽Representing聽the聽world stage is an extraordinary achievement, and we are thrilled to recognize her hard work, athletic聽excellence聽and dedication.聽 Her success reflects the determination and drive that define […]
Ian Stedman, associate professor of Canadian public law and governance at 91亚色鈥檚 School of Public Policy & Administration, was quoted in a recent CBC article addressing opposition to the construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. The Moroun family, which operates the Ambassador Bridge between Ontario and Michigan, has opposed construction of the new Gordie Howe […]
Mark Schwartz, an associate professor of business ethics at 91亚色鈥檚 Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS), has edited a collection of writing by his 91亚色 mentor and friend, Professor Emeritus聽Wesley Cragg. The book,聽Wesley Cragg: A Canadian Business Ethics Pioneer, features articles and book chapters from Cragg鈥檚 prolific and influential career. Together, they […]
