Dal study examines how rise in discrimination, harmful rhetoric targeting 2SLGBTQ+ people is affecting their mental health

Patrick Hickey continues to hear about the lasting toll anti-2SLGBTQ+ policies and rhetoric has on mental health and feeling safe in our communities. His research explores ways to limit those effects.  Read more.

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Creating space for care: Dal researcher funded to study mental health support for Black women in Nova Scotia

Andrew Riley

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Dr. Keisha Jefferies leads a groundbreaking study exploring Black women’s mental health in Nova Scotia, aiming to create culturally relevant care and amplify overlooked voices.

‘Making decisions closer to the wharf’ can ensure the sustainability of Canada’s fisheries and oceans

Matthew Robertson, Megan Bailey and Tyler Eddy

Monday, June 30, 2025

Major reforms could fundamentally reshape fisheries science and management in Canada, write Dal's Megan Bailey and colleagues. Yet most Canadians are unaware of how DFO’s science-management process works, or why change might be needed.

Resilient, sustainable food systems are Canada’s best defence against American tariffs

Érick Duchesne, Gregory Cameron, Gumataw Kifle Abebe and Monika Korzun

Thursday, June 26, 2025

The future of Canada’s farming sector — and by extension its food security, rural communities and economic sovereignty — will depend on its ability to turn today’s crisis into tomorrow’s opportunity.