Among the reasons respondents said they experience discrimination, ethnicity comes first, followed by accent, being a woman’s race, nationality or immigration status, family name and religion. (Photo: [email protected] for Unsplash) People of color or of immigrant origin continue to experience discrimination in the workplace, even though business needs remain urgent. A study conducted on behalf of the Observatory on Racial Inequality in Quebec (OIRQ) and published on Wednesday showed that members of minorities face discrimination on a daily basis in their workplace. To (re)read: Our headline on equality, diversity and inclusion within companies. The study in question was specifically conducted…
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“Monsters of Science” is like a collection of stories. Beautiful tales told to live in all their freshness. But also in all its complexities. Arch to marvel at the treasures of the world. In this new episode, let’s take a look again at this bird that feeds many fantasies: the crow.You will also be interested [EN VIDÉO] Crows are as smart as great apes They have much smaller brains and yet crows have been shown to be as smart as great apes. Several studies confirm this. These amazing birds show adaptability and personality. Something to question the processes of development…
Nearly one in two Quebecers plans to spend their summer vacation in one of the province’s areas, including Quebec City, according to a CAA-Quebec survey. • Read also: Federal flop at Passport Canada • Read also: $500 flights: There won’t be tickets for everyone Photo by Stevens LeBlanc Quebec City will be in the vacation plans of many Quebecers, according to a CAA-Quebec survey. Not surprisingly, the cost of gas is no stranger to this trend, with 43% of Quebec vacationers saying it will have an impact on their vacation planning. However, according to the organization, this effect remains marginal.…
It is still difficult to speculate whether the worst is overdue now with this virus. A total of 870 carcasses of common eiders and nearly 200 seagulls have been found so far. “Transmission between birds is very possible. Gulls are known to be scavengers, so they eat the carcasses of other birds. We know that animals such as Urubus and even vultures have been found in southern Quebec with the virus,” explains Jean-François Giroud, an official at Duvetnor and a professor of science Biology at the University of Quebec in Montreal (UQAM). According to the biologist, in the coming weeks,…
Inability to purchase new equipment and shortage of labor and driver inc. are the top issues facing fleet leaders in Canada, according to a new Nanos survey. The survey, which was conducted on behalf of the Canadian Truck Alliance (CCA), was conducted on 36 senior executives representing companies operating more than 39,000 trucks. Respondents say they have to turn down loads because the demand for services exceeds what they can offer. They said the supply chain is weaker than it was a year ago, hampering access to manufacturers, materials and parts. 34 out of 36 respondents cited labor shortages as…
On the proposal of “Instant Science”, a scientific mediation “Science or Infox” was held by the speakers of the Association “Carrefour des Sciences et des Arts”: Annabel Foucault and Lillian Stanton were recently organized at Lycée la Discovery, with Valérie Leroux Professor of Expressive Communication Stephanie Maas is a professor of biotechnology. Cette intervention à destination des 1res années de BTS Biotechnologies avait pour objectif de “développer leur esprit critique et leur donner des clefs pour se prémunir contre les fausses informations dans le domaine scientifique et identifier les bonnes de qui sources”, Role-playing game. This project, funded by FEDER…
white card. While the legislative elections brought the National Assembly back into the spotlight, the Bourbon Palace remains a largely unknown institution. A priori, these buildings have nothing to do with the history of science. This would be without relying on the research of Edward Gillin, a researcher at the University of Leeds, who, in an astonishing book, Victorian Science Palace (Cambridge University Press, 2017), revisits the history of the Palace of Westminster which, when rebuilt following a fire between 1834 and 1860, also served as a place for scholarly activity. The Palace of Westminster in London, December 1946. France…
The Sagueni-based builder is suing Defense Construction Canada (CDC) for $3.6 million for work it considers overpriced. Crown responded that the $50 million building did not comply with the National Building Code and was suing Cegerco for $6.3 million. In the spring of 2021, soldiers associated with the Transportation and MEP departments in 3e The Bagotville Base Wing has moved to the new B-371 Building at Bagotville Base. This building is 15000 m2 Allows, among other things, to house and maintain heavy snow removal vehicles at the airport and maintenance of runways. For more than three years, Cegerco and Center…
primary The invention of mathematics is inseparable from the process of developing writing. This is why the Babylonians, and then the Egyptians, appear as the first users of mathematics. People who are good at numbers tend to have higher incomes and greater life satisfaction, According to a study. $4,062 extra We studied the relationships between arithmetic, income satisfaction, and general quality of life in a diverse sample of 5,525 American adults. Explanation of the researchers published in PLOS ONE. As a reminder, arithmetic is defined as the ability to use, apply, interpret and communicate mathematical information and ideas, in order…
“We are delighted that Robin is leading our branch in Victoria. His experience and leadership are excellent assets in Raymond James This is a very important branch of the company.” Scott Hudson, Senior Vice President, Acting Head of Wealth Management. “Robin will assist the strong advisory team in Victoria To offer a comprehensive wealth management solution to its clients. » From my first meeting with the senior management of Raymond James“I quickly realized that my personal and professional values of leadership and my counselor-focused approach were shared,” Robin said. “The opportunity to learn more about this company revealed to me…
