Expert: Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec reach Churchill Falls hydro deal聽聽
The provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec have reached a tentative deal regarding power generated by the Churchill Falls development. It would replace an agreement that has been a sore point for Newfoundland and Labrador. The new deal would provide long-term security for Quebec and would see the two provinces work together on a future hydro-electric development.聽聽聽
Experts: 2024 Holiday Season
Winter brings its own set of health risks, from slips and falls to snow-shovelling heart strain, as well as seasonal weight gain and illnesses from gatherings or travel.
Expert: Syria and fall of President Bashar al-Assad聽
President Bashar al-Assad fled to Moscow after opposition fighters occupied the capital, Damascus, early on Sunday morning. McGill has an expert who can share his insights on this subject:鈥�
Expert: Jump in Canadian unemployment rate 聽
Statistics Canada announced today that the unemployment rate reached 6.8 per cent in November, the highest level since January 2017, apart from during the pandemic years.聽聽McGill has an expert who can share his insights on this subject:聽
Experts: Random police traffic checks
Quebec鈥檚 Minister of Justice announced the province plans to ask the Supreme Court of Canada to overturn a decision made by Quebec's Court of Appeal earlier this year banning random police traffic checks because they violate Charter rights and can lead to racial profiling.
McGill has experts who are available to share their insights on the subject:
Experts: Protecting children from online harms
Experts: Protecting children from online harms
The Canadian government announced Wednesday it is splitting the online harms bill in two to speed up passage of measures to protect children from online predators and other perils.
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Expert: Mental health declining among Quebec high school students, report finds
A report released today by Institut de la statistique du Qu茅bec finds that mental health issues are on the rise among high school students. The data indicate that rates of anxiety, depression, ADHD and other issues have been increasing since 2010.
Expert: World AIDS Day 2024
World AIDS Day, observed on Dec. 1, is a global effort to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS, which affects nearly 40 million people worldwide.
Experts: U.S. president-elect Donald Trump said he plans to impose a 25-per-cent tariff on all goods from Canada and Mexico
Experts: U.S. president-elect Donald Trump said he plans to impose a 25-per-cent tariff on all goods from Canada and Mexico
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Expert: The science behind seasonal mood changes
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression linked to the changing seasons, particularly during fall and winter when daylight hours decrease. The reduced sunlight and lower vitamin D levels can lead to changes in mood, energy and sleep patterns. As well, the recent change back to standard time from daylight savings can disrupt circadian rhythms, with similar results.聽聽
Expert: Quebec to ban heating with fossil-fuel natural gas by 2040聽
The Quebec government recently announced its plan to prohibit heating homes with fossil-fuel natural gas by 2040 as part of its broader efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.聽
An expert from McGill University is available to comment on this topic:聽聽
Expert: The war in Ukraine
After receiving U.S. permission to do so, Ukraine is firing long-range missiles supplied by the United States into Russia for the first time, senior U.S. and Ukrainian officials have said.
Maria Popova, Associate Professor, Jean Monnet Chair, Department of Political Science at McGill University is available to share her insights.
Expert: Social media users moving from X to Bluesky聽聽
Expert: Social media users moving from X to Bluesky聽聽
Since the U.S. presidential election, more than 1 million users have moved from X to Bluesky. The social media platform now has over 15 million users compared to 9 million in September.聽
Expert: Government of Canada shuts down TikTok offices
Expert: Government of Canada shuts down TikTok offices
The Canadian federal government has ordered TikTok Technology Canada, Inc. to wind up its business operations in Canada due to concerns about national security.
Expert: Digital detox challenge for youth during 24h PAUSE
The 24h PAUSE is held every third Sunday in November, inviting teens and young adults to set aside their screens for 24 hours. The event encourages young Quebecers to be mindful of their screen use and of the risks linked with hyperconnectivity.
