There are new and exciting developments in the world of regenerative medicine. With stem cell research opening the door to potential new treatments and cures for known diseases, it is beginning the transition from labs to practice through an ongoing process of commercialization.

Last week, the right-leaning Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms gave Canadian universities a scathing review in its 2012 Campus Freedom Index. After gathering information from thirty-five post-secondary institutions, the Index lists many violations, denials, and even prosecutions of free speech on campuses across Canada.

Two independent studies from researchers based in Toronto have found compelling reasons to get the flu shot--neither of which concern influenza. Presented at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress on Oct 28, the studies demonstrated a staggering connection between the flu shot and reduced chances of cardiac events such as heart attack, stroke and ICD shock.

Canada is facing a youth unemployment problem. Experts, including the Canadian economist Jeff Rubin, gathered at a Ryerson-Chang School conference on October 25 to discuss how to resolve this issue. Potential resolutions include employment equity legislation akin to affirmative action. Such regulation may enable Canada’s most unemployed age cohort to return to the workforce.