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UBC expert on federal ruling about Canada-U.S. Safe Third Country Agreement

The Federal Court ruled today that the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA), which allows Canada to send certain refugee claimants back to the U.S., is unconstitutional because the U.S. is no longer a safe country for refugees.

Jul 22, 2020

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Jul 22, 2020

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New UBC study reveals older adults coped with pandemic best

Adults aged 60 and up have fared better emotionally compared to younger adults (18–39) and middle-aged adults (40–59) amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jul 22, 2020

Through the Canadian COVID Genomics Network (CanCOGeN), scientists across Canada are collaborating on genomics-based research to find solutions to COVID-19.

UBC scientists sequencing the genomes of Canadians with COVID-19

For years, genome sequencing has helped scientists better understand the factors that predispose humans to disease. Now, the tool is being used in the fight against COVID-19.

Jul 22, 2020