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A more equitable covid vaccine rollout could have saved a life every 24 seconds in 2021
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared covid-19 a pandemic three years ago, on Mar. 11, 2020. The declaration has not lapsed, and though most cases are mild, more than 20 million people are currently ill with covid.Since vaccines were rolled out beginning in late 2020, more than 13 billion vaccine doses have been distributed around
A Sustainable & Equitable Music Sector; PLUS Changing the Copyright Act to Help Musicians
Show notes First up on the podcast this week, Canadian Musician Editor-in-Chief Mike Raine chats with Jonathan Campbell and Mercedes Caxaj, two organizers of this June’s Global Toronto 2022 conference and showcase festival. The annual event, which is returning as both an in-person festival and an online conference, is rooted in creating a sustainable, equitable
Equitable Food Initiative highlights the role of farmworkers in food safety efforts
Food safety education month The Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) is celebrating National Food Safety Education Month by encouraging growers and agricultural associations to share their commitment to food safety. The EFI is a workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer advocacy groups, Organization leaders hope to expand the message…