Cannabis Industry Challenges, Equity in Sports and Potential Port Disruptions – The Brock News

In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed challenges in Canada’s legal cannabis industry, the need for communities to lead the way on equality in sports, possible future disruptions at British Columbia’s ports and reports of sexual assault by police.

Canadian cannabis market struggles five years after legalization: Michael Armstrong, associate professor of operations research, spoke to the ` about the factors that have contributed to some of the current challenges in Canada’s legal cannabis industry.

Communities need to lead the way on equality in sport: Kyle Rich, associate professor of recreation and leisure studies, spoke to City News 570 about the need for communities to take the lead in promoting equality in sports ahead of professional sports leagues.

Labor minister promises action to prevent repeat of British Columbia port strike conflict: Labor studies professor Larry Savage was quoted in a Canadian Press article that appeared on CTV and various other media outlets about the federal government’s attempts to prevent further disruption at British Columbia’s ports. Savage also spoke to The Canadian Press about negotiations between Canadian autoworkers and Stellantis.

Exposing a police force’s predatory culture: Research by assistant professor of political science Danielle McNabb on the outcomes of police sexual assault reports was discussed in an article by The Walrus about a sexual assault trial in Newfoundland.