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Ask an expert: It鈥檚 tough out there for renters. A new survey explores why

Ask an expert: It鈥檚 tough out there for renters. A new survey explores why

A groundbreaking survey from Dalhousie Legal Aid Service reveals trends in affordability, security, and tenants鈥� rights in Nova Scotia. Lead author Hannah Main opens up about the findings and the need for urgent policy reform.  Read more.

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DalSolutions: Helping Halifax put a price on EV fast charging
DalSolutions: Helping Halifax put a price on EV fast charging
Andrew Riley
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Dalhousie research is helping Halifax design a fast-charge electric vehicle (EV) network that鈥檚 equitable, efficient, well used, and built to accelerate adoption, bringing real-world solutions to the heart of the city鈥檚 energy transition.
Strengthening trust: Dalhousie鈥檚 Indigenous research facilitator connects communities
Strengthening trust: Dalhousie鈥檚 Indigenous research facilitator connects communities
Andrew Riley
Monday, September 22, 2025
Zane Sylliboy brings academia and community together to empower Indigenous-led research and foster respectful, collaborative partnerships.
Resilient, sustainable food systems are Canada鈥檚 best defence against American tariffs
Resilient, sustainable food systems are Canada鈥檚 best defence against American tariffs
脡rick Duchesne, Gregory Cameron, Gumataw Kifle Abebe and Monika Korzun
Thursday, June 26, 2025
The future of Canada鈥檚 farming sector 鈥� and by extension its food security, rural communities and economic sovereignty 鈥� will depend on its ability to turn today鈥檚 crisis into tomorrow鈥檚 opportunity.

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From homes to hospitals, Canada鈥檚 food environments need reform
Sara F.L. Kirk and Lana Vanderlee
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
A team of 18 nutrition and food policy experts from across Canada, including Dal's Dr. Sara Kirk, looked at research from the past five years to expose the environmental factors that influence what people in Canada buy and eat.聽
Ask an expert: How will U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum impact Canada's economy?
Alison Auld
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Trump's tariff measures are expected to create economic uncertainty and could be devastating on both sides of the border. Two Dal experts offer their insights into what could be a painful period ahead.
Bolstering Canada鈥檚 right to repair could shield it against U.S. tariffs and trade uncertainty
Anthony D Rosborough
Monday, February 10, 2025
The right to repair can increase the amount of well-paying Canadian jobs and reduce Canada鈥檚 dependence on unpredictable global markets.
DalSolutions: Focusing on research that is making a difference
Andrew Riley
Thursday, January 30, 2025
The new DalSolutions editorial hub will feature stories that exemplify research with a purpose鈥攔esearch that is changing lives and helping to shape the world for the better.
DalSolutions: One in five kids endure chronic pain. A new pain standard will soothe it.
Laura Eggertson
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Dalhousie鈥檚 Dr. Christine Chambers and her colleagues at Solutions for Kids in Pain (SKIP) are working with hospitals to adopt Canada鈥檚 first Pediatric Pain Management Standard.