In recent media appearances, Brock experts and senior leaders discussed the power of tech companies over Canadian news media, a proposed prohibition of smoking, companies\u2019 statements about polarizing world issues, the resolution of a labour dispute, a sustainable future for post-secondary institutions and an event to showcase the work of a local author.<\/p>\n
Google Agrees to Pay Canadian Media for Using Their Content:<\/strong> Associate Professor of Political Science Blayne Haggart spoke to the New York Times<\/a><\/em> about the power large tech companies have within the Canadian news media landscape.<\/p>\n Ottawa Public Health urges tough anti-smoking policy that New Zealand is scrapping: <\/strong>Professor of Health Sciences Dan Malleck spoke to the CBC<\/a> about a proposal to fully prohibit the purchase of tobacco by people born after 2008.<\/p>\n Companies face delicate decisions on weighing in on Israel-Hamas conflict:<\/strong> Professor of Business Ethics Paul Dunn was quoted in a Candadian Press<\/a> article that appeared in outlets across the country where he discussed the response companies may receive when they offer statements about current events that may be polarizing.<\/p>\n No Frills workers at 17 Ontario stores ratify deal with wage gains, full-time jobs:<\/strong> Professor of Labour Studies Larry Savage was quoted in a Canadian Press article that appeared on CTV<\/a> where he discussed a recent deal reached between Canadian grocery store workers and their employer.<\/p>\n Support needed to ensure universities can maintain critical community role:<\/strong> Brock University President Lesley Rigg and Provost and Vice-President, Academic Lynn Wells wrote an opinion piece for the St. Catharines Standard<\/a><\/em> highlighting the need for the government to provide a more sustainable future for post-secondary institutions in Ontario.<\/p>\n