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Expert: Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec reach Churchill Falls hydro deal

McGill University — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 19:15:32 +0000

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.

McGill University has an expert who can share his insights on this subject: 

Experts: 2024 Holiday Season

McGill University — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 19:38:40 +0000

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.

Mitch Shulman, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, and attending physician, Montreal General and Royal Victoria hospitals, can share his expertise on preventing winter injuries, recognizing and managing heart-attack symptoms and staying healthy through the holiday season.

Expert: Syria and fall of President Bashar al-Assad

McGill University — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 16:06:26 +0000

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: 

Daniel Douek is Faculty Lecturer in the Department of Political Science.

Daniel.douek [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)

Expert: Jump in Canadian unemployment rate

McGill University — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 19:55:35 +0000

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. McGill has an expert who can share his insights on this subject:

Fabian Lange, Professor and Canada Research Chair in Labour and Personnel Economics, Department of Economics. His expertise includes labour economics, earnings inequality and health and population economics.

Experts: Random police traffic checks

McGill University — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 21:18:28 +0000

Quebec’s 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

McGill University — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 15:58:41 +0000

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.

These experts from McGill University are available to share their insights:

Expert: Mental health declining among Quebec high school students, report finds

McGill University — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:39:41 +0000

A report released today by Institut de la statistique du Québec 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

McGill University — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 20:39:38 +0000

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.

Bertrand Lebouché, Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, and Clinician Scientist, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, can share his expertise on HIV prevention and improving patient care.

Experts: U.S. president-elect Donald Trump said he plans to impose a 25-per-cent tariff on all goods from Canada and Mexico

McGill University — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 17:28:42 +0000

Experts: U.S. president-elect Donald Trump said he plans to impose a 25-per-cent tariff on all goods from Canada and Mexico

These experts from McGill University are available to share their insights:

Vivek Astvansh, Associate Professor, Desautels Faculty of Management, has expertise in Canada-U.S. trade relations, including supply chains, and in Canadian NATO defence spending.

Expert: The science behind seasonal mood changes

McGill University — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 21:32:18 +0000

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.

Expert: Quebec to ban heating with fossil-fuel natural gas by 2040

McGill University — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:25:17 +0000

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.

An expert from McGill University is available to comment on this topic:

Expert: The war in Ukraine

McGill University — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:06:49 +0000

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.

Maria.popova [at] mcgill.ca (English, Russian, Spanish)

Expert: Social media users moving from X to Bluesky

McGill University — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:33:05 +0000

Expert: Social media users moving from X to Bluesky

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.

Expert: Government of Canada shuts down TikTok offices

McGill University — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:41:21 +0000

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

McGill University — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:10:34 +0000

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.

Experts: COP 29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan

McGill University — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:34:57 +0000

Government leaders, scientists and activists are convening in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 29). Dubbed the “Finance COP,” this year's summit aims to mobilize financial support to help lower-income countries reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Expert: First suspected human case of avian flu in Canada

McGill University — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:37:29 +0000

A teenager in British Columbia has been hospitalized with a suspected case of H5N1 avian flu, marking the first human infection in Canada during the recent outbreak. The global spread of bird flu in poultry farms and wild bird populations has led to sporadic human cases, raising concerns over its potential public health impact.

Experts: U.S. presidential election

McGill University — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:11:13 +0000

The American elections are upon us and polls suggest it is going to be a tight race between the two candidates, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

These experts from McGill University are available to share their insights:

Experts: Movember 2024

McGill University — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:06:57 +0000

Movember is an annual campaign held in November to raise awareness and funds for men’s health issues, including prostate and testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention.

These experts from McGill University are available to comment on this topic: 

Experts: Potential high-speed rail between Quebec City and Toronto

McGill University — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:25:41 +0000

The federal government is expected to announce plans to move forward with a high-speed rail project linking Quebec City and Toronto, with electric trains reportedly capable of reaching speeds of 300 km/h. Although no official announcement has been made, sources suggest the new line would significantly reduce travel time between Montreal and Toronto — from the current 5.5-hour drive, or more than five hours by train, to just three hours by train — and include stops in cities such as Ottawa, Laval and Trois-Rivières, all while operating on a dedicated track.

Experts: Halloween 2024

McGill University — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 20:56:07 +0000

With Halloween approaching, McGill University experts are available to offer insights on a range of related topics.

Experts: Canada to reduce numbers of permanent and temporary immigrants for next two years

McGill University — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 19:13:24 +0000

The Government of Canada announced Thursday that it plans to reduce the numbers of both permanent and temporary immigrants admitted to the country over the next two years (2025-2027).

These experts from McGill University are available to share their insights:

Experts: Quebec to allow advance MAID requests

McGill University — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 14:07:14 +0000

Quebec will allow advance requests for medical assistance in dying (MAID) as of Oct. 30. People with certain serious illnesses, such as Alzheimer's disease, will be permitted to apply for MAID before they lose the capacity to consent.

These experts from McGill University are available to share their insights on this topic:

Expert: How time changes can disrupt our biological clock

McGill University — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:17:00 +0000

On Nov. 3, Quebecers will turn their clocks back one hour for the seasonal time change. Tuesday, the Quebec government launched a public consultation on whether the biannual switch should be abolished in the future.

Expert: Feathered dinosaurs appear to have used wings for speed

McGill University — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 19:23:53 +0000

Small, feathered dinosaurs appear to have used their wings to run at speeds previously thought impossible without flight, according to a new study by an international team of scientists, including McGill Biology Professor Hans Larsson. The study, published in The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), sheds new light on the origins of bird flight.

Experts: Hydro-Québec unveils $3B wind farm project in Lower St. Lawrence

McGill University — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:50:04 +0000

Hydro-Québec and L'Alliance de l'énergie de l'Est are partnering to develop a new wind farm in the Lower St. Lawrence region, aiming to generate up to 1,000 megawatts of power. This $3 billion project, announced on Wednesday, will span 700 square kilometres of public land, including parts of Kamouraska and Témiscouata. The Wolastoqiyik Wahsipekuk First Nation is among the project partners, contributing to this large-scale initiative as part of the growing demand for renewable energy.

These experts from McGill University are available to share their insights on this topic:

Expert: 150th anniversary of first intercollegiate rugby game in North America to be marked with McGill vs. Harvard match

McGill University — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 15:50:13 +0000

On Oct. 19 at 4:30 p.m., the McGill Redbirds will face off against the Harvard Crimson at Molson Stadium in a historic rugby match commemorating the 150th anniversary of the first intercollegiate rugby game in North America.

The Covo Cup, first established in 1974 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the McGill-Harvard rugby encounter in 1874, honours this storied rivalry. McGill, holding a 24-14 series lead, will also unveil a special 150th anniversary uniform at the game.

Experts: How will this year’s fall colours be affected by climate change?

McGill University — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 18:22:49 +0000

As autumn brings a burst of colour to Eastern Canada and the Northeastern United States, two experts from McGill University are available to shed light on the science behind the vibrant hues and how they might be affected by climate change.

Expert: Bringing Shackleton’s shipwrecked Endurance back to life after 100 years

McGill University — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 17:43:13 +0000

After more than 100 years submerged in the icy waters of Antarctica, Sir Ernest Shackleton’s legendary ship, Endurance, has been revealed in stunning 3D detail, thanks to new subsea scanning and 3D reconstruction technology developed by Deep Ocean Search, Voyis Imaging Inc. and Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering James Forbes and his research group,

Expert: Conspiracy theories hindering Hurricane Milton relief effort

McGill University — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:23:16 +0000

Conspiracy theories alleging that Hurricane Milton was geo-engineered and was directed to hit areas with a concentration of Republican voters are rife on social media platforms and there are concerns that this is hindering disaster relief efforts. Here is an expert from McGill University who can provide comment on this issue:

Experts: 2024 state of the climate report

McGill University — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 16:32:04 +0000

A new report by some of the world’s top climate scientists examines key indicators and finds that the world is “on the brink of an irreversible climate disaster.” The authors found that 25 out of 35 indicators used to track the planet's climate risk, from ocean temperatures to tree-cover loss, are at record levels.

Expert: Quebec launches fall vaccination campaign

McGill University — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 15:30:00 +0000

Quebec began rolling out its fall vaccination campaign against respiratory viruses on Monday, starting with vulnerable populations. Along with flu shots, a new COVID-19 vaccine adapted to the latest variants is available. This year, Quebec is among the first provinces to offer free RSV vaccines to infants, aiming to reduce the strain on hospitals.

Experts: Lithium battery fire near Port of Montreal

McGill University — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:29:52 +0000

A fire started Monday night in a container holding 15,000 kilograms of lithium batteries near the Port of Montreal, causing thick smoke and prompting the city to issue a precautionary lockdown notice for some residents.

These experts from McGill University are available to share their insights on this topic.

Experts: World Alzheimer Report 2024

McGill University — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 19:48:58 +0000

A new edition of World Alzheimer Report, to be published Sept. 20, 2024, will take a deep dive into how perceptions of dementia have changed over the past five years. It builds on a 2019 report that found one in four people believed nothing could be done to prevent dementia, while evidence suggests 40 per cent of cases could be delayed or prevented by addressing modifiable risk factors.

Expert: A jump in whooping cough cases

McGill University — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 17:16:04 +0000

“Whooping cough cases are on the rise in Canada, with some provinces reporting sharp increases compared to pre-pandemic averages. More than 11,670 cases have been reported in Quebec so far this year, a significant jump from the annual average of 562 cases between 2015 and 2019.” (CBC News)

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Expert: Canada’s first-ever national oral health survey

McGill University — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 14:13:35 +0000

Preliminary results of the Canadian Oral Health Survey (COHS), released August 27, highlight disparities in insurance coverage and indicate dental visits have almost returned to pre-pandemic levels. Residents of Quebec were the least likely to have dental insurance, while Albertans were the most likely. The COHS is Canada’s first-ever national oral health survey. (Statistics Canada)

Expert: A potential strike by Air Canada pilots

McGill University — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 14:00:28 +0000

“Air Canada is offering passengers who have booked flights around the date of a possible pilot strike next month some increased flexibility in rebooking their travel. The airline says progress has been made in its negotiations and it hopes to reach a deal, but it still faces the possibility of a strike by its 5,400 pilots as early as Sept.

Expert: St-Henri triplex collapse

McGill University — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:48:08 +0000

The exterior wall of a triplex in St-Henri collapsed onto an adjacent construction site Monday afternoon, exposing the inside of the apartments much like a dollhouse. (Montreal Gazette)

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Experts: Canada’s two major railways resume service as railroaders return to work

McGill University — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 21:00:28 +0000

Trains began to trundle along the tracks of Canada’s two major railways on Monday after the federal labour board ended a four-day work stoppage that snarled supply chains and upended commutes. Amid a bitter labour dispute, the Canada Industrial Relations Board on Saturday ordered Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. to resume operations and 9,300 workers to return to their posts at 12:01 a.m. ahead of binding arbitration set to begin this week. The union has vowed to fight the labour board’s decision in court, framing the outcome as a win for big business.

Expert: How does public opinion impact Montreal's major transit projects?

McGill University — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 19:05:04 +0000

A recent study of 3884 people reveals differing public opinions on Montr

Expert: Discovery of new Earth-like planet could shed light on what makes a planet habitable

McGill University — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 15:31:01 +0000

In an exciting breakthrough for astronomy and the search for extraterrestrial life, a team of international scientists, including key support from McGill University researchers, has announced the discovery of Gliese 12 b, a temperate, Earth-sized exoplanet just 40 light-years away — a relatively neighbourly 378 trillion kilometres from earth. (The Conversation)

Expert: 5 reasons why Canada should consider moving to a  4-day work week

McGill University — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:34:35 +0000

Nine out of 10 Canadians are interested in a four-day work week, according to a recent survey, making it their most desirable benefit ahead of health care, flexible scheduling and additional vacation days.

Experts: 2024 Paris Olympics

McGill University — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:03:28 +0000

The 2024 Paris Olympics, held from July 26 to ��Ҵ�ýapp1, will mark the third time Paris has hosted the Summer Games. Featuring sports like baseball, softball, and debuting breakdancing, the event emphasizes sustainability and innovation. Iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the Champs-Élysées will be sites for celebrating sports, culture, and environmental consciousness.

Expert: Trump and Vance formally nominated for 2024 presidential election at RNC

McGill University — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 20:48:49 +0000

Donald Trump has named US Sen. JD Vance as his running mate, further elevating the Ohio Republican who has adopted the former president’s populist agenda after years of pointed criticism of Trump. “After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of Vice President of the United States is Senator J.D.

Expert: Heat waves linked to climate change with Canada’s new tool

McGill University — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 18:10:10 +0000

The Greater Montreal area is under a heat warning Monday as a warm and humid air mass could lead to a humidex value of 40. Environment and Climate Change Canada recently released the first results from its rapid extreme weather event attribution system, showing that human-caused climate change significantly increased the likelihood of recent heat waves in Quebec, Eastern Ontario, and Atlantic Canada.

Expert: Hydro-Québec announces first major $9 billion wind power project

McGill University — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:07:14 +0000

Hydro-Québec's first "mega" wind farm will be built in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region. The state-owned company is due to make the announcement on Wednesday. The project, which will be the second largest in the world, will cover an area 13 times the size of the island of Montreal. (Radio-Canada)

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Experts: Canada needs national strategy to monitor online gambling harms: report

McGill University — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 17:05:25 +0000

Canada needs a national strategy to monitor gambling-related harms and control the deluge of advertisements that followed Ontario’s legalization of commercial online gambling and sports betting, according to a new report from the group that wrote the country’s alcohol guidelines. (Globe and Mail)

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Expert: Montreal braces for Moving Day amid housing crisis

McGill University — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 19:36:55 +0000

The rental market has continued to tighten over the past year in Greater Montreal. After declining from 3% in 2021 to 2% in 2022, the overall vacancy rate was 1.5% in 2023—one of the lowest rates seen in 20 years.

Expert: Canada's dental plan expands to cover children, people with disabilities

McGill University — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 18:31:44 +0000

Children under 18 and people with disabilities will be eligible for the federal government's dental plan starting June 27. The newly eligible group accounts for 1.2 million additional Canadians who will be able to access the program. (CBC News)

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Expert: Boeing under Senate scrutiny amid airline industry turmoil

McGill University — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 18:18:17 +0000

On June 18, Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun will testify before a Senate panel about the company's safety crisis, addressing lawmakers' questions on quality control issues and whistleblower allegations (CNBC).

Expert: Concerns over Canada’s hydro capacity

McGill University — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 20:13:52 +0000

Lower-than-normal rain and snow have reduced Canada’s hydropower production, raising worries in the industry about the effects of climate change. In March, U.S. electricity exports to Canada reached their highest level since at least 2010. The increasing flow of power north is part of a worrying trend for North America. (New York Times)

Expert: Satellite mission to decode clouds’ role in climate change

McGill University — Fri, 24 May 2024 16:11:06 +0000

The EarthCARE satellite, a groundbreaking mission set to enhance our understanding of clouds and aerosols in the climate system, is ready for launch. Scheduled to lift off from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket no earlier than May 28, 2024, this mission aims to provide invaluable data on cloud-aerosol interactions. These insights will significantly contribute to our knowledge of climate change and inform future strategies for climate adaptation and mitigation.

Expert: Treating healthcare as a calling, not a business

McGill University — Wed, 15 May 2024 19:42:18 +0000

Because healthcare is a calling, we must cease trying to run it like a business, according to McGill Professor Henry Mintzberg. In a new commentary published in BMJ Leader, he discusses how the corporatization of healthcare is changing the practice of medicine, causing many physicians to feel alienated from their work.

Expert: How wildfire haze is harming human health

McGill University — Tue, 14 May 2024 17:01:57 +0000

Wildfires have led Environment Canada to issue air quality advisories for parts of British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories, as forecasters warn the smoke could drift farther east. Wildfire-related haze could also move east into Ontario and Quebec, affecting areas from Georgian Bay to Quebec City (CTV News)

Experts: The impact of AI on education

McGill University — Wed, 08 May 2024 16:18:08 +0000

ChatGPT and other generative AI tools are changing the way students learn, from grade school to grad school. On April 25, the Higher Council of Education, jointly with the Commission on Ethics in Science and Technology, submitted a report calling for the supervision and regulation of AI in higher education in Quebec.

Experts: National Hospice Palliative Care Week | May 5-11

McGill University — Tue, 07 May 2024 18:12:34 +0000

National Hospice Palliative Care Week in Canada is a time to celebrate and highlight the incredible work to provide quality palliative care across the country. (Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association)

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Expert: Donald Trump’s historic hush money trial

McGill University — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:11:03 +0000

In New York, former U.S. President Donald Trump is standing trial on felony charges linked to hush money payments made to an adult film actress prior to the 2016 election. The historic criminal trial, the first of its kind involving a former American president, unfolds against the backdrop of the 2024 presidential race.

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Experts: Planet vs. Plastics | Earth Day 2024

McGill University — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 17:35:08 +0000

Every year, millions of people across the globe gather on Earth Day (April 22) to celebrate the environmental movement. The 2024 theme, "Planet vs. Plastics", aims to raise awareness of the harms of plastic pollution for human and planetary health. This year's focus comes ahead of an historic UN treaty on plastics, which is expected to be agreed by the end of 2024. (BBC News)

Here are some experts from McGill University who can comment on this topic:

Experts: Canadian federal budget 2024

McGill University — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:56:48 +0000

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will present the next budget in the House of Commons on April 16, with the government facing considerable political pressure over the economy. Ms. Freeland says the economic plan will be about “building more homes, faster, making life more affordable and creating more good jobs.” (The Globe and Mail)

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Expert: Instagram cracks down on teen sextortion

McGill University — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 20:29:40 +0000

Instagram is aiming to make it harder for potential scammers and criminals to coerce teens into sending nude photos and extort them for money. The company announced on Thursday it is testing new features to curb an alarming trend called financial sextortion, which often targets kids and teenagers. (CNN)

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Experts: Green hydrogen

McGill University — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 13:26:41 +0000

AtkinsRéalis, formerly known as SNC-Lavalin, says it has been awarded the engineering contract for the Projet Mauricie green hydrogen hub in Quebec. The development is the latest milestone for the $4-billion Mauricie project, which is being developed by TESCanada H2 Inc. The company is proposing to build a "green hydrogen" production plant in the Mauricie region of Quebec, between Montreal and Quebec City, that will be powered exclusively by renewable electricity.

Expert: The ‘sandwiched' generation of caregivers in Canada

McGill University — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 20:27:56 +0000

Who provides unpaid care in Canada's care economy? In 2022, 13.4 million Canadians aged 15 years and older (42%)—over  two in five people in this age group—provided unpaid care in the previous 12 months to children younger than 15 years old or to youth aged 15 years and older and adults with a long-term condition or disability. Of these unpaid caregivers, 13% provided care to both of these care-dependent groups, meaning that 1.8 million Canadians older than 15 years were "sandwiched" between multiple care responsibilities.

Expert: Baltimore bridge collapse

McGill University — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:50:16 +0000

Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed early on Tuesday after a container ship smashed into a pylon, sending eight people into frigid water below. Authorities stopped people from using the bridge after getting a mayday call, which Maryland's governor said saved lives. (CTV News)

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Expert: Canada’s carbon tax to increase on April 1

McGill University — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 17:19:54 +0000

With the federal government under pressure to freeze its planned increase to the carbon tax, policy experts are calling for a clear-eyed debate over the legislation and its role in the country's climate goals. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, along with seven premiers, have called for the scheduled April 1 hike to be scrapped, saying it will only make inflation worse. (CBC News) 

Expert: HIV epidemic on the rise, with more cases in Quebec than national average

McGill University — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 14:51:39 +0000

The HIV epidemic is on the rise again in Canada, with an 'alarming increase' of 24.9 per cent in reported cases across the country in 2022, according to the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research. The Public Health Agency of Canada reported 1,833 new cases of HIV in 2022. Men aged 30 to 39 are the category with the highest rates. (CTV News)

Expert: World Happiness Report 2024

McGill University — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 19:02:39 +0000

The World Happiness Report reflects a worldwide demand for more attention to happiness and well-being as criteria for government policy. It reviews the state of happiness in the world today and shows how the science of happiness explains personal and national variations in happiness. The report’s release aligns with the United Nation’s International Day of Happiness, March 20, 2024. (World Happiness Report)

Expert: National Cannabis Survey

McGill University — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:46:15 +0000

New data show that, in 2023, five years after non-medical cannabis use was legalized, over one-third of younger adults aged 18 to 44 years and one in seven adults aged 45 years and older had used cannabis in the previous 12 months. The National Cannabis Survey is used to understand cannabis use and purchasing patterns in Canada, its impact on the economy, and to inform evidence-based national and provincial strategies, policies, and programs.

Experts: Total Solar Eclipse | April 8, 2024

McGill University — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:22:23 +0000

On April 8, 2024, a spectacular and rare celestial event is set to unfold over Canada, the United States and Mexico – a total solar eclipse. As the Moon aligns perfectly between Earth and the Sun, temporary darkness will sweep across parts of the country, captivating countless spectators. Quebec hasn't witnessed a total solar eclipse in over 50 years, and it will be over 80 years before the next one. (Government of Canada)

Expert: Advocating for children's health on World Sleep Day

McGill University — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 20:39:30 +0000

About 30 per cent of children suffer from sleep disorders, with profound implications for their physical and emotional health, as well as their academic performance. Despite the prevalence and impact of these disorders, access to effective interventions is limited in Quebec and worldwide. On March 15, International World Sleep Day, sleep researchers are raising awareness about this critical need.

Expert: The resurgence of measles in Canada

McGill University — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:41:15 +0000

As measles continues its slow spread across communities in the country, health officials are urging Canadians to stay vigilant and keep their vaccinations up-to-date. Health Minister Mark Holland said he is “deeply concerned” with the global measles outbreak and its potential impact on Canada. (Global News)

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Experts: International Women's Day | March 8

McGill University — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:37:24 +0000

March 8 is International Women's Day, a global day of recognition celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and girls, and raising awareness of the work left to be done. (Status of Women Canada) 

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Expert: Too warm, too soon? Canada’s Spring 2024 forecast

McGill University — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 17:27:24 +0000

Most Canadians can look forward to a warmer-than-normal spring, but they should also brace for the season’s "profound mood swings," according to The Weather Network's latest outlook. The forecast predicts that the unusually mild winter seen across much of the country thanks to El Niño conditions will pave the way for even more pleasant weather in the coming weeks, but not without some interruptions.

Expert: Canada’s new online harms bill

McGill University — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 16:54:09 +0000

The Liberal government is proposing heavier sentences, new regulatory bodies and changes to a number of laws in new legislation to tackle online abuse. The Online Harms Act proposes to police seven categories of harmful content online. Those categories include content used to bully a child and content that encourages a child to harm themselves. They also include hate speech, content that incites violence or terrorism, content that sexualizes children or victims of sexual violence, and sexual content that is posted without consent.

Expert: A new gold rush? The search for natural hydrogen in Canada

McGill University — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:17:54 +0000

After helping to discover the world's first deposit of natural hydrogen in West Africa, which kick-started a search for the buried gas around the world, Denis Brière hopes his next breakthrough will be in Canada. Brière is a petrophysicist and vice-president of Calgary-based Chapman Hydrogen and Petroleum Engineering, which plans to begin testing and drilling in northern Ontario this summer in the hopes of finding enough hydrogen underground to produce and market the gas.

Expert: Two years of Russia-Ukraine war

McGill University — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 18:43:50 +0000

February 24 will mark the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Throughout the war, thousands of Ukrainian civilians have been killed. One-fourth of the country remains displaced. Numerous cities and villages have been destroyed, and experts predict it will take over one trillion dollars to rebuild the country. (The Hill)

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Experts: International Day of Women and Girls in Science | February 11

McGill University — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 17:19:31 +0000

February 11 marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science – a reminder that women and girls play a critical role in science and technology communities, and that their participation should be strengthened. Diversity in research expands the pool of talented researchers, bringing in fresh perspectives, talent and creativity. This day is a reminder that women and girls play a critical role in science and technology communities and that their participation should be strengthened.

Experts: Valentine’s Day | Heart Month 2024

McGill University — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 15:27:42 +0000

February is Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of cardiovascular health and an opportunity to focus on what we can do to improve our heart health. Heart disease is the second leading cause of death for both men and women in Canada. (Government of Canada).

Expert: Canada’s housing market outlook in 2024

McGill University — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 15:57:07 +0000

Interest rates will continue to dictate the outcome of Canada’s housing market in 2024 with the first and second halves showing different pictures. RBC’s latest housing report projects slow activity and softer prices in the early part of the year as the Bank of Canada maintains its policy rate at a two-decade high and home ownership stays out of reach for many potential buyers. But a pivot toward rate cuts mid-year will get the wheels turning faster over the second half or perhaps even sooner.

Expert: Record number of invasive strep A infections in Canada

McGill University — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 19:26:13 +0000

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has noted more than 4,600 invasive group A streptococcus samples from 2023 – the highest Canada has seen. Group A streptococcus, a bacteria that can cause illnesses like strep throat, can develop into acute infections that can lead to pneumonia, a flesh-eating disease, or toxic shock syndrome. Some Canadians across the country that contracted the bacteria have developed infections requiring hospital treatment.

Expert: Alzheimer’s Awareness Month | January 2024

McGill University — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 15:12:50 +0000

January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Canada. More than 650,000 people have dementia in this country, and that number is expected to spike by 187% over the next 30 years, according to the Alzheimer Society of Canada. For people living with dementia, participating in activities they enjoy is key to maintaining their sense of self and quality of life.

Experts: Four changes to Canadian laws to watch for in 2024

McGill University — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 20:49:44 +0000

A new year often brings new federal regulations and rules. In 2024, there will be a slew of new laws that come into effect with significant implications, including changes to Canada’s bail system, new timelines for the dental insurance program, a new tax on foreign tech companies, and changes to the federal carbon tax.

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Expert: Meta will limit reach of harmful content to teens on Facebook and Instagram

McGill University — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 15:07:25 +0000

Facing increased scrutiny over its social networks’ effects on teenage users, Meta announced Tuesday that teens on Facebook and Instagram will see less content related to self-harm and eating disorders. Meta already filters such content out of the feeds it recommends to users, such as Instagram’s Reels and Explore. But under a set of changes rolling out over the next few months, harmful posts and stories won’t be shown to teens “even if [they’re] shared by someone they follow,” the company said in a statement.

Experts: B.C. to offer Canada’s first at-home, self-screening test for cervical cancer

McGill University — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 19:17:07 +0000

B.C. residents will soon become the first in Canada to have access to an at-home, self-screening test for cervical cancer. About 200 people are diagnosed with cervical cancer a year in the province, according to Premier David Eby. He said doctors in B.C. have been looking for ways to improve the diagnosis of human papillomavirus (HPV), which can cause cervical cancer. (Global News)

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Experts: 2024 U.S. presidential election

McGill University — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 15:32:35 +0000

U.S. President Joe Biden will lay out what he sees as the stakes of the 2024 presidential election — democracy and freedom — in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, on Jan. 6, his first campaign event of the new year. “This Saturday will mark the three-year anniversary of when, with encouragement from Donald Trump, a violent mob breached our nation's Capital. It was the first time in our nation's history that a president tried to prevent the peaceful transfer of power," said Biden-Harris campaign manager Julie-Chavez Rodriguez.

Experts: 2023 Holiday Season

McGill University — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 19:09:01 +0000

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Expert: Health Canada approves updated COVID-19 vaccine ahead of holidays

McGill University — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 18:26:32 +0000

Amidst the onset of respiratory illnesses this flu season, Canada has fortified its defences against the persistent threat of COVID-19 with the approval of another vaccine. Health Canada on December 5 approved the updated Novavax vaccine, marking the third updated booster available to Canadians alongside those from Pfizer and Moderna. (Global News)

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Expert: Myths and preconceptions of privacy in the age of AI

McGill University — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 18:04:30 +0000

Protecting people from their personal information being used against them is more important every day as our lives become increasingly interconnected through data-driven products and services. In his new book, Ignacio Cofone challenges us to reevaluate conventional wisdom about data, showing how many of the rules that govern the information economy are outdated in today’s social and economic reality.

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Expert: Canada’s winter forecast and the critical factor of El Niño

McGill University — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 16:14:29 +0000

El Niño will be a major contributing factor to how the season ahead plays out. El Niño has a reputation for bringing mild winters to much of Canada and it appears that this winter will feature one of the strongest El Niño events on record. So, can we expect a mild winter across the country this year? The answer is not so simple. (The Weather Network)

Expert: Canada reaches online news deal with Google

McGill University — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 18:54:34 +0000

The Canadian government has reached a deal with Google over the Online News Act that will see the tech giant pay $100 million annually to publishers, and continue to allow access to Canadian news content on its platform. Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge announced the "historic development" regarding the implementation of Bill C-18 on Wednesday, after the tech giant had threatened to block news on its platform when the contentious new rules come into effect next month.

Expert: International Day of Persons with Disabilities | December 3

McGill University — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 15:57:42 +0000

Since its proclamation in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly in resolution 47/3, the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) has been celebrated annually on 3 December around the world. The observance of the IDPD aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and to mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. (United Nations)

Experts: World AIDS Day | December 1

McGill University — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 20:20:10 +0000

Every year, on December 1, the world commemorates World AIDS Day. People around the world unite to show support for people living with and affected by HIV and to remember those who lost their lives to AIDS. (United Nations)

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Anne Gatignol, Full Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Experimental Medicine

Expert: With 420,000 Quebec public workers off the job today, unions announce 3 more strike days

McGill University — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 15:28:29 +0000

The unions representing hundreds of thousands of public sector workers who walked off the job today have announced three more strike days planned for November 21 to 23 unless a deal can be reached before then. About 420,000 public sector workers are striking as part of a one-day walkout meant to put pressure on the Quebec government. (CBC News)

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Expert: Halloween candy, 'shrinkflation' and spending habits

McGill University — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 20:34:44 +0000

Halloween is a celebration often spent indulging in chocolate, binging scary movies, and perhaps investing time and money into creative costume designs. But for many Canadians, the preparations can be costly. For candy alone, the average household will spend anywhere from $25 to $40, according to experts. (CTV News)

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Expert: How climate change can affect fall colours

McGill University — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 20:22:12 +0000

The customary reds, oranges and yellows of the trees, marking the arrival of fall, may have appeared early this year, or not at all. The dramatic summer weather that brought wildfires in some parts of the country and heavy rain in others is being reflected in fall colours across Canada, researchers say.

Expert: Weather extremes influence the rise and fall of insect populations

McGill University — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 16:25:15 +0000

Insect populations are widely influenced by weather anomalies, with decreasing numbers observed during unfavorable conditions and a spike in normal periods, according to a new study. The study published in Nature tries to resolve a debated topic: Are insect populations declining? Several studies have reported a decline in insect populations and diversity while others have questioned this. (Nature)

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Experts: Mounting tensions between Canada and India

McGill University — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 20:17:01 +0000

Canada has updated its travel advisory for its citizens in India as tensions mount between the two countries over the murder of Canadian Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia. In a recent update, the Canadian government cautioned about the potential for demonstrations and “negative sentiments” toward Canada in the wake of allegations that Indian government agents may be linked to the killing of Nijjar. (Global News)

Expert: House Republicans to open Joe Biden impeachment inquiry

McGill University — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 19:57:11 +0000

U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said he is directing a House committee to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden over his family's business dealings. McCarthy said the House investigation has found a "culture of corruption" around the Biden family. Members such as Marjorie Taylor Greene and Matt Gaetz, representatives from Georgia and Florida, respectively, have been among those pushing for an inquiry. (CBC News)

Expert: Pierre Poilievre’s first Conservation Convention as party leader

McGill University — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 19:31:36 +0000

Federal Conservatives are gathering in Quebec City this week for a policy convention that observers say presents as much political peril as opportunity. The convention, which starts Thursday in a province where the Tories have often sought to make gains, comes as polls indicate the party has been gaining support, with leader Pierre Poilievre regularly attacking the government on affordability issues. (The Globe and Mail)

Experts: Wildfires and air pollution

McGill University — Tue, 30 May 2023 16:25:57 +0000

Wildfires have burned through more than one million hectares in Alberta this spring and have forced thousands from their homes. Quebec, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, British Columbia, and the Northwest Territories are also battling active fires (Globe and Mail).

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Experts: Canadian astronomers set to join Ariel space mission

McGill University — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 15:33:25 +0000

This week Canada announced it will contribute to the European Space Agency’s Ariel mission. A first mission of its kind, the Ariel space telescope will launch in 2029 to study the atmospheres of distant exoplanets outside of our solar system. Up to 12 Canadian astronomers, including McGill University experts, will be at the front row of the mission, with privileged access to its data. (Canadian Space Agency)

Expert: Hollywood actors go on strike after SAG-AFTRA talks collapse

McGill University — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 13:47:41 +0000

The union representing more than 150,000 television and movie actors is on strike, joining screenwriters who walked out in May to create Hollywood’s first industrywide shutdown in 63 years. (New York Times)

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Barry Eidlin, Associate Professor, Department of Sociology

Experts: WHO's cancer research agency to list aspartame sweetener a possible carcinogen

McGill University — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 18:49:51 +0000

Aspartame, used in products such as diet sodas and chewing gum, will soon be listed as "possibly carcinogenic to humans" for the first time by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the World Health Organization's (WHO) cancer research arm. (Reuters)

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Experts: Montreal prepares for moving day amid continuing housing crisis

McGill University — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 19:42:06 +0000

The vacancy rate in Montreal is at two per cent this year, for the third year in a row. The price for a three-bedroom, family sized-apartment generally starts at $1,500 a month. While the average price for a two-bedroom apartment is roughly $1,050 a month, according to the Canadian Housing and Mortgage Corporation, units under $1,000 are disappearing fast. (CTV)

Expert: Montrealers 65 and up can ride public transit for free starting in July

McGill University — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 17:42:19 +0000

Public transit in Montreal will soon be free for people age 65 and over. Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante made the announcement on Twitter on Wednesday. The measure is expected to be included in the city's 2023 budget, set to be released next week. (CBC)

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Experts: COVID-19 pandemic no longer a 'global health emergency' according to WHO

McGill University — Wed, 10 May 2023 21:01:43 +0000

The World Health Organization (WHO) has ended the global COVID-19 emergency, citing increased immunity, fewer deaths and less pressure on hospitals. The pandemic, which was first declared an international crisis on January 30, 2020, resulted in unprecedented lockdowns, economic upheaval and the deaths of at least seven million people worldwide and more than 52,000 people in Canada. (CBC News)

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Experts: Coronation of King Charles III

McGill University — Tue, 02 May 2023 15:11:13 +0000

King Charles III is set to be crowned alongside the Queen Consort at a lavish ceremony in Westminster Abbey on Saturday, May 6. The investiture will form part of a long weekend filled with celebrations for the new monarch, ranging from street parties to concerts. The King ascended the throne after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in September last year, making him the oldest new monarch in British history. (The Telegraph)

Expert: Federal public servants union inks tentative deal with feds

McGill University — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 21:35:44 +0000

The country's largest federal public-sector union reached a tentative contract agreement with the government, covering more than 120,000 public servants across the country and bringing them back to work after a 12-day strike. The tentative deals come after a push from the union for wage increases that compensate for inflation, along with a host of other demands, including language on remote-work arrangements.

Expert: Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records

McGill University — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 20:40:24 +0000

Donald Trump, the former U.S. president and front-runner for the 2024 Republican nomination, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records after an investigation into hush money paid to a porn star. While falsifying business records in New York on its own is a misdemeanor punishable by no more than one year in prison, it is elevated to a felony punishable by up to four years in prison when done to advance or conceal another crime. (CBC News)

Experts: Canada and U.S. reach border deal on irregular migrants

McGill University — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 19:57:19 +0000

The Trudeau government has reached a long-discussed deal with the United States on irregular migration which will allow Ottawa to close the Roxham Road irregular crossing at the Canada-U.S. border. The deal would close a loophole in the agreement, which came into force in 2004 and currently prevents Canadian law enforcement from turning back asylum seekers who enter Canada from the United States at border locations that are not official ports of entry. (CBC News)

Expert: Putin arrest warrant issued over war crime allegations

McGill University — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 20:07:11 +0000

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin. The court alleges he is responsible for war crimes, including the unlawful deportation of children from Ukraine to Russia. It says the crimes were committed in Ukraine from 24 February 2022, when Russia launched its full-scale invasion. Moscow has denied allegations of war crimes during the invasion.

Experts: International Women's Day | March 8

McGill University — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 21:55:33 +0000

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Expert: Canada bans TikTok on all government devices

McGill University — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 19:46:37 +0000

Ottawa announced it is banning TikTok from all government-issued mobile devices in response to privacy and security concerns. The federal government said it will also block the Chinese-owned social media app from being downloaded on official devices in the future. The new rule follows the app’s intense scrutiny in the United States and also concerns of covert Chinese influence on Canadian affairs. (Globe and Mail)

Expert: East Palestine, Ohio train derailment

McGill University — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 17:56:54 +0000

While officials have repeatedly sought to assure residents that the water and air in East Palestine, Ohio, are safe after the derailment of a train carrying hazardous materials earlier this month, anxiety has permeated the community amid reports of rashes, nausea and headaches. While it was deemed safe for evacuated residents to return home on February 8, community members have questioned how safe their village is and the validity of the air and water tests. (CNN)

Experts: Black History Month

McGill University — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 16:01:41 +0000

During Black History Month, Canadians celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada a culturally diverse, compassionate, and prosperous country. (Government of Canada)

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Experts: The science behind 'The Last of Us'

McGill University — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 21:29:10 +0000

HBO’s hotly anticipated TV adaptation of the acclaimed The Last of Us game series premiered on January 15, showcasing the world after a devastating fungal pandemic wiped out most of humanity, a fictional brain infection that experts say is inspired by a very real set of fungi that can hijack their hosts and turn them into zombies. (Forbes)

Expert: Can the new AI tool ChatGPT replace human work?

McGill University — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 20:12:13 +0000

There's a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool in town, and it's getting massive mainstream attention. ChatGPT is a program where users can type in a question or a task, and the software will come up with a response designed to mimic a human. It was trained using billions of examples of text across the Internet. (CBC News)

Expert: 25 years later, Quebec remembers ice storm that plunged province into darkness

McGill University — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 19:53:46 +0000

Twenty-five years ago, the rain began in what would become the 1998 ice storm that eventually left millions of Quebecers in the dark, some for over a month. It was one of the worst natural disasters in Canadian history, and many still have vivid memories of those cold and difficult days and nights. (CTV News)

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Expert: Kevin McCarthy offers deal to end Republican deadlock over Speaker vote

McGill University — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 15:50:20 +0000

The contours of a deal that could make Republican leader Kevin McCarthy the House Speaker have begun to emerge after three grueling days and 11 failed votes in a political spectacle unseen in a century. Republicans are trying to elect their new House Speaker — this time, against the backdrop of the second anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. (CBC News)

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Experts: 2022 Holiday Season

McGill University — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 15:13:46 +0000

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Experts: Russia's invasion of Ukraine

McGill University — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 16:26:36 +0000

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Experts: World AIDS Day | December 1

McGill University — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 15:27:52 +0000

World AIDS Day brings together people from around the world to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and demonstrate international solidarity in the face of the pandemic. The day is an opportunity for public and private partners to spread awareness about the status of the pandemic and encourage progress in HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care around the world. (WHO)

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Expert: World's largest active volcano erupts in Hawaii

McGill University — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 15:53:41 +0000

Early Tuesday, lava is shooting 100 feet to 200 feet (30 to 60 metres) into the air as Hawaii's Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, erupts for the first time in nearly 40 years. (CTV)

Fiona D’Arcy, PhD candidate, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences

Experts: COP 15 UN Biodiversity Conference

McGill University — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 20:57:38 +0000

Despite on-going efforts, biodiversity is deteriorating worldwide, and this decline is projected to worsen with business-as-usual scenarios. The UN Biodiversity Conference will convene governments from around the world in Montreal from December 7 to 19 to agree to a new set of goals for nature over the next decade through the Convention on Biological Diversity post-2020 framework process.

Experts: U.S. midterm elections

McGill University — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 16:31:29 +0000

Control of the U.S. Congress hung in the balance early Wednesday as Democrats showed surprising strength, defeating Republicans in a series of competitive races and defying expectations that high inflation and President Joe Biden's low approval ratings would drag the party down. (CBC News)

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Barry Eidlin, Associate Professor, Department of Sociology

Expert: Ontario government's use of notwithstanding clause in union dispute

McGill University — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 18:03:54 +0000

The Ontario government filed an application with the labour board to stop job action from a union of 55,000 education support workers who walked off the job to defy the passing of a bill that stripped them of their right to strike. On November 3, Ontario used the Constitution’s notwithstanding clause to strip an education workers union of its right to strike in an attempt to avoid disrupting classrooms. However, many schools were closed Friday, and more than a million students were at home, as the union defied the government and walked out.

Expert: Right whale population continued to decline in 2021

McGill University — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:59:02 +0000

The population of critically endangered North Atlantic right whales continued to decline in 2021, according to the latest estimate that puts the surviving population at 340. (CBC News)

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Expert: Hydro-Quebec seals $2 billion deal to buy New England power firm

McGill University — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 15:44:22 +0000

Canada’s Hydro-Quebec agreed to buy Great River Hydro LLC and its 13 hydroelectric generating stations in a $2 billion deal, expanding its footprint in the northeastern US where it’s been supplying electricity for decades. (Bloomberg)

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Experts: 2022 Quebec election results

McGill University — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 15:51:41 +0000

François Legault has been elected for a second mandate as Quebec premier with a majority government. Addressing supporters at his campaign headquarters, Legault told a large crowd that some of his key priorities will be the economy and tackling inflation. (CTV News).

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Expert: World Alzheimer's Day 2022

McGill University — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 13:34:12 +0000

The World Alzheimer Report 2022 – Life after diagnosis: Navigating treatment, care and support, co-authored by experts from McGill University, focuses on the urgent need for significant improvements to essential post-diagnosis treatment, care and support services for the over 55 million people living with dementia across the globe and robust plans to support the forecast 139 million people by 2050.

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Experts: Queen Elizabeth, Canada's head of state, dead at 96

McGill University — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 15:51:55 +0000

Queen Elizabeth, Canada's head of state and the longest-reigning British monarch, has died. Elizabeth became Queen in 1952, at the relatively tender age of 25, and presided over the country and the Commonwealth, including Canada, for seven decades. Those 70 years as monarch were recognized during this year's Platinum Jubilee events, which reached their height in London in early June. (CBC News)

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Expert: Hudson's Bay to resurrect discount retail chain Zellers

McGill University — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 18:50:44 +0000

Discount department store Zellers hopes to make a comeback next year, a decade after the Canadian chain shuttered most of its locations. Hudson's Bay Co. says Zellers will debut a new e-commerce website and expand its brick-and-mortar footprint within select Hudson's Bay department stores across the country in early 2023. The company says the relaunched Zellers will offer "a digital-first shopping journey that taps into the nostalgia of the brand." (CBC News)

Expert: Pope Francis apologizes for forced assimilation of Indigenous children at residential schools

McGill University — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 13:18:16 +0000

The first day of Pope Francis's "penitential pilgrimage" began with a heartfelt apology delivered at the site of one of Canada's largest residential schools and ended with blessings and songs at an intimate service in the only designated Indigenous church in Canada. In a morning event in a First Nation community in central Alberta, Pope Francis apologized for members of the Catholic Church who co-operated with Canada's "devastating" policy of Indigenous residential schools.

Experts: Random COVID-19 testing resumes at four major airports

McGill University — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 20:37:12 +0000

Mandatory random COVID-19 testing resumed on Tuesday, July 19 for vaccinated travellers coming into Canada through four major airports. The tests for select passengers landing in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and Montreal will be completed outside the airports, either through an in-person appointment or a virtual appointment for a self-swab test. (Toronto Star)

Expert: Sri Lanka acting president declares emergency amid protests

McGill University — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 18:09:56 +0000

Sri Lanka's acting president on Monday declared a state of emergency giving him broad authority amid growing protests demanding his resignation two days before the country's lawmakers are set to elect a new president. Ranil Wickremesinghe became acting president on Friday after his predecessor, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, fled abroad and resigned after monthslong mass protests over the country's economic collapse. (CTV News)

Experts: Abortion banned in multiple US states just hours after Roe v Wade overturned

McGill University — Tue, 03 May 2022 18:57:18 +0000

Abortion was already illegal in multiple US states in late June, with bans introduced within hours of Roe v Wade being overturned, as cities erupted in protest at the landmark ruling. It came after the US supreme court abolished the constitutional right to abortion, more than 50 years after it was established, leaving individual states to decide. It is ultimately expected to lead to abortion bans in about half of the states. (The Guardian)

Expert: Canadians seeking closure are finally holding funerals delayed by COVID-19

McGill University — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 15:29:28 +0000

The mandates may be lifted, but COVID-19 continues to shape how families across Canada mourn. Funeral directors say the COVID-19 pandemic has so altered what it means to mourn that it might be a while before there is any community consensus of how and when to have a funeral. While many families feel the time is right to finally mourn, others feel like too much time has passed, and they no longer plan to hold a service. (CBC News)

Expert: Airport delays

McGill University — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 19:21:38 +0000

While the air transport industry welcomed news that millions of unvaccinated Canadians will soon be allowed to fly, experts and unions said a new influx of travellers could worsen the ongoing delays at airports across the country. The government announced that starting June 20 proof of vaccination will not be required to board a train or a plane in Canada. As of May 22, just over 18 per cent of Canadians — almost seven million people — did not have at least two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Expert: Leftist former guerrilla and populist outsider head to runoff in Colombia presidential election

McGill University — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 13:20:21 +0000

Colombia’s election will go to a runoff between two opposing anti-establishment candidates on 19 June after voters on Sunday were unable to pick a president outright. Gustavo Petro, a leftist former guerrilla and onetime mayor of Bogotá, won the largest share of the vote, with 40%, but fell short of the 50% required to win outright and prevent a second round. Petro’s rival in the runoff will be Rodolfo Hernández, a business magnate and social media firebrand, who is viewed as a conservative, populist outsider.

Expert: Ontario’s right to disconnect act

McGill University — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 19:46:17 +0000

While Ontario’s right to disconnect law sounds like a good idea, experts say it’s important to observe the impact of the practice on the well-being of employees and its practical application in the workplace before considering a pan-Canada approach. (Global News)

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Expert: B.C. will decriminalize up to 2.5 grams of hard drugs

McGill University — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 17:52:10 +0000

British Columbia is set to become the first province to decriminalize possession of small amounts of illicit drugs. Canadians 18 years of age and older will be able to possess up to a cumulative 2.5 grams of opioids, cocaine, methamphetamine and MDMA within B.C. as of Jan. 31, 2023. (CBC News)

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Experts: Gun violence and legislation

McGill University — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 13:54:26 +0000

New gun control legislation the federal government tabled Monday includes a national freeze on the purchase, sale, importation and transfer of handguns in Canada. The legislation comes after a number of mass shootings in the United States, including a recent shooting at an elementary school that killed 19 children and two adults in Uvalde, Texas. (CBC News)

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Experts: Quebec to use HPV test to screen for cervical cancer, replacing Pap test

McGill University — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 17:15:40 +0000

Quebec says it will start using human papillomavirus tests as its primary screening tool for cervical cancer, replacing the Pap smear. The Health Department says the province will systematically offer HPV testing for cervical cancer screening to all women aged 25 to 65, every five years. Earlier this year, the Institut national d’excellence en santé et en services sociaux reported that the HPV test is more sensitive than a Pap smear and could allow patients to collect their own test samples.

Experts: Quebec summer forecast calls for heat, humidity and severe thunderstorms

McGill University — Tue, 31 May 2022 18:50:52 +0000

A hot, "unstable and sticky" summer awaits Quebecers, according to The Weather Network, which predicts periods of abundant heat, often followed by severe thunderstorms. This will be the "fifth consecutive summer where temperatures will be above seasonal normals, which has never happened since we started compiling data" in 1942, according to André Monette, chief meteorologist at The Weather Network. (CTV News)

Experts: COVID-19

McGill University — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 17:17:27 +0000

Researchers are struggling to explain why Quebec had the country's highest official COVID-19 death toll, but a relatively low number of excess deaths. A study — titled Excess mortality, COVID-19 and health-care systems in Canada — looked at excess deaths, which refers to when observed deaths exceed expectations based on previous years' data, between March 2020 and October 2021. Quebec only had 4,033 excess deaths in that period, despite reporting 11,470 COVID-19 fatalities — almost three times more. It's the biggest gap recorded in Canada during the pandemic.

Expert: Monkeypox

McGill University — Fri, 20 May 2022 16:42:09 +0000

A growing number of countries, including Canada, the U.S., Spain, Portugal, and the U.K, are reporting an unusual outbreak of monkeypox. What makes these cases notable is the disease is relatively rare and there are no clear links between some of the infections, raising concerns about community spread and undetected cases. (CTV News)

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Expert: Alberta Premier Jason Kenney steps down as UCP leader

McGill University — Thu, 19 May 2022 19:27:05 +0000

Premier Jason Kenney threw Alberta politics into a tailspin on May 18 when he narrowly won a United Conservative Party (UCP) leadership review vote only to announce he was quitting the top job. Kenney said anger from party and caucus members over decisions he made to limit personal liberties during the COVID-19 pandemic led to open criticism of his leadership and ultimately the underwhelming vote of support in the review. (Global News)

Expert: Son of Philippine dictator appears to win election in a landslide

McGill University — Tue, 10 May 2022 19:36:51 +0000

The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 "People Power" pro-democracy revolt that ousted his father. (CBC News)

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Experts: Asian Heritage Month | May 2022

McGill University — Mon, 09 May 2022 16:15:30 +0000

May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada, a time to reflect on and recognize the many contributions that Canadians of Asian heritage have made and continue to make to Canada. Asian Heritage Month has been celebrated since the 1990s. In December 2001, the Senate of Canada adopted a motion proposed by Senator Vivienne Poy to officially designate May as Asian Heritage Month in Canada. In May 2002, the Government of Canada signed an official declaration to announce May as Asian Heritage Month.

Expert: Severe hepatitis of 'unknown origin' in children being investigated in Canada

McGill University — Mon, 02 May 2022 20:07:40 +0000

Public health officials say they're investigating cases of severe liver disease "of unknown origin" among children in Canada as global scientists race to understand a mysterious hepatitis outbreak that has affected nearly 200 youths around the world. The latest available data from the World Health Organization shows at least 169 cases of acute hepatitis of unknown origin have been reported in close to a dozen countries, with the bulk of the reports — 114 — from the U.K. (CBC News)

Expert: Elon Musk to buy Twitter for $44B US

McGill University — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 19:54:33 +0000

Elon Musk has sealed a deal to acquire Twitter for $44 billion US. The move comes after the richest man in the world started buying shares in the company in March, complaining that the social media network wasn't doing enough to ensure free speech. The company rebuffed his advances for weeks before the two sides struck a deal over the weekend that was made official on April 25. (CBC News)

Expert: Federal Budget 2022

McGill University — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 20:45:28 +0000

The federal Liberals unveil their latest budget that aims to balance promises made in the 2021 election campaign, in the pact with the NDP, and recently to Canada's global defence allies. The 2022 budget released Thursday includes more than $31 billion in new spending over the next five years. It’s targeted at speeding the flow of goods through the country’s supply chains, boosting housing supply and jolting businesses out of an anemic period of investment. (Global News)

Experts: Amazon workers at New York warehouse vote to unionize

McGill University — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 18:16:52 +0000

Amazon warehouse workers in the Staten Island borough of New York City voted to unionize on Friday, marking the first successful U.S. organizing effort in the online retail giant's history and handing an unexpected win to a nascent group that fueled the union drive. (CBC News)

Barry Eidlin, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology

Experts: Canada releases plan for a 40 per cent cut in carbon emissions by 2030

McGill University — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 20:01:30 +0000

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault released the government's plan to dramatically curb greenhouse gas emissions over the next eight years to meet ambitious 2030 reduction targets. It's a plan that leans heavily on deep cuts in the electricity, oil and gas and transportation sectors. (CBC News)

Sibeal McCourt, PhD candidate, Department of Geography

Experts: Does Quebec's secularism law speak to the younger generation?

McGill University — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 16:57:27 +0000

Researchers from McGill and Concordia universities have teamed up to examine how Quebec's secularism law, Law 21, is affecting the career choices and experiences of discrimination of students, particularly in the province's faculties of law and education. The law, which bans some public servants, including teachers in the public system and prosecutors, from wearing religious symbols at work, was implemented in June 2019.

Expert: Endometriosis Awareness Month | March 2022

McGill University — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 17:22:47 +0000

Endometriosis is a common and sometimes debilitating condition experienced by women of reproductive age that may cause chronic pelvic pain and is sometimes associated with infertility. Even though endometriosis has been researched extensively, it is a complex disease that can be challenging to diagnose and treat. (Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada)

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Experts: International Women's Day | March 8

McGill University — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 20:43:50 +0000

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Experts: Canadian inflation hits a new three-decade high

McGill University — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 17:07:52 +0000

Inflation hit a new three-decade high in January, heaping more pressure on the Bank of Canada to raise interest rates for the first time since the pandemic started. The consumer price index rose 5.1 per cent in January from a year earlier, accelerating from December’s pace of 4.8 per cent and marking the first time since 1991 that inflation has surpassed 5 per cent, according to Statistics Canada. It was the 10th consecutive month that inflation has exceeded the Bank of Canada’s target range of 1 per cent to 3 per cent.

Experts: Black History Month | February 2022

McGill University — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 21:21:58 +0000

Every February, people in Canada are invited to participate in Black History Month festivities and events that honour the legacy of Black Canadians and their communities. The theme for Black History Month 2022 is February and Forever: Celebrating Black History today and every day. (Canadian Heritage)

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Experts: International Mother Language Day | February 21

McGill University — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 16:09:38 +0000

International Mother Language Day recognizes that languages and multilingualism can advance inclusion, and the Sustainable Development Goals’ focus on leaving no one behind. UNESCO believes education, based on the first language or mother tongue, must begin from the early years as early childhood care and education is the foundation of learning.

Experts: Valentine’s Day and Heart Month | February 2022

McGill University — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 14:13:37 +0000

February is Heart Month, a time to bring attention to the importance of cardiovascular health, and what we can to reduce our risk of cardiovascular disease. Heart disease affects approximately 2.4 million Canadian adults, and is the second leading cause of death in Canada. (Government of Canada)

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Experts: International Day of Women and Girls in Science | February 11

McGill University — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 17:37:21 +0000

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrated on 11 February, is implemented by UNESCO and UN-Women, in collaboration institutions and civil society partners that aim to promote women and girls in science. This Day is an opportunity to promote full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls.

Experts: Remaining trucker convoy protesters won’t leave until COVID-19 restrictions ease

McGill University — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 22:36:24 +0000

Crowds have thinned out considerably on Parliament Hill and the surrounding area, where anti-COVID restrictions demonstrators have been protesting for days. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he will not meet with anyone involved, noting reports that some participants have been seen harassing local businesses, waving Nazi flags, defecating on residential lawns, urinating on National War Memorial and stealing food from the homeless. (Global News)

Experts: International Day of Education | January 24

McGill University — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 17:42:12 +0000

The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed January 24 as the International Day of Education, in celebration of the role of education for peace and development. The theme of the fourth International Day of Education is “Changing Course, Transforming Education.” Transforming the future requires an urgent rebalancing or our relationships with each other, with nature as well as with technology that permeates our lives, bearing breakthrough opportunities while raising serious concerns for equity, inclusion and democratic participation (

Experts: One-year anniversary of the January 6 U.S. Capitol riot

McGill University — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 21:35:24 +0000

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver remarks to mark the one-year anniversary of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The insurrection, which began as members of Congress worked to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election, commanded the nation's attention as violent scenes of rioters attacking officers and destroying parts of the Capitol were broadcast live across the country. (CNN)

Experts: 2021 Holiday Season

McGill University — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 14:14:15 +0000

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Expert: U.S. diplomats to boycott 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

McGill University — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 16:55:03 +0000

The United States has announced a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in China – a move that has been heavily criticized by Beijing. The White House said no official delegation would be sent to the Games because of concerns about China's human rights record but said U.S. athletes could attend and would have the government's full support. (BBC News)

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Experts: International Day for Persons with Disabilities | December 3

McGill University — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 16:50:29 +0000

Celebrated on December 3rd, the International Day for Persons with Disabilities mobilizes support for critical issues relating to the inclusion of persons with disabilities, promotes awareness-raising about disability issues and draws attention to the benefits of an inclusive and accessible society for all. (UNESCO)

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Expert: Proposed Rogers-Shaw deal bad for Canada, says Telus

McGill University — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 17:53:58 +0000

On November 22^nd, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission began five days of public hearings into the proposed purchase of Shaw Communications by Rogers Communications. Telus says Rogers will be large enough to buy foreign content, such as TV shows and movies, which it will hold exclusively so other companies don’t have access to it. If Rogers can’t do so, it will raise rates or delay access to services in an effort to hamper competition, says Telus.

Expert: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women | November 25

McGill University — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 20:10:03 +0000

Every year, from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to December 10 (World Human Rights Day), Canadians observe the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. It is an opportunity to come together to call out, speak up and renew our commitment to end gender-based violence. (Women and Gender Equality Canada)

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Experts: COP 26 United Nations Climate Change Conference

McGill University — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 14:19:26 +0000

The twenty-sixth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 26) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will be hosted by the United Kingdom, in partnership with Italy. The summit will bring parties together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UNFCCC. More than 190 world leaders will participate, along with tens of thousands of negotiators, government representatives, businesses and citizens for twelve days of talks. (United Nations)

Expert: Sudan army seized power to prevent civil war says coup leader

McGill University — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 17:39:15 +0000

Sudan's coup leader, Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has said the military seized power to prevent "civil war". He added that the deposed Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok was being kept at the general's house "for his own safety” but has now returned home. Protests are continuing for a second day in the capital, Khartoum, with roads, bridges and shops closed. Phone and internet lines are also disrupted. (BBC News)

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Expert: Whistleblower Frances Haugen says Facebook making online hate worse

McGill University — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 14:22:54 +0000

Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen told British lawmakers that the social media giant stokes online hate and extremism, fails to protect children from harmful content and lacks any incentive to fix the problems, providing strong momentum for efforts by European governments working on stricter regulation of tech giants. While her testimony echoed much of what she told the U.S. Senate earlier this month, her appearance drew intense interest from a British parliamentary committee that is much further along in drawing up legislation to crack down on social platforms.

Experts: Inflation at almost two-decade high complicates Bank of Canada rate plan

McGill University — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 13:43:49 +0000

The cost of just about everything in Canada was more expensive in September, pushing headline inflation to its highest in almost two decades and complicating the Bank of Canada’s plans to keep interest rates pinned near zero until well into 2022. Prices are being driven higher around the world by an extreme mismatch between supply and demand. Suppliers are now scrambling to catch up, clogging ports and other transportation lanes that are dealing with their own pandemic-related issues. (

Expert : Anand to defence, Joly to foreign affairs: Trudeau announces major cabinet shakeup

McGill University — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 17:42:49 +0000

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is kicking off his third mandate with a monumental shift in his cabinet lineup that makes significant changes to senior portfolios. Anita Anand becomes only the second woman in Canadian history to take on the role of Defence minister and Mélanie Joly received a major promotion this morning, moving up from minister of Economic Development and Official Languages to a much higher profile as Foreign Affairs minister.

Expert: New Alberta mayors, councilors bring diversity to provincial councils

McGill University — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 20:45:55 +0000

The 2021 municipal election was historic in Alberta, where Edmonton elected its first mayor of colour and Calgary its first female mayor. Calgary’s new mayor, Jyoti Gondek, says the diversity of the city’s incoming council will bring “strength to decision-making” at a time when a significant number of women and people of colour were elected to municipal offices across Alberta. Mayor-elect Amarjeet Sohi, a Sikh immigrant from India, will be the first person of colour to lead Edmonton.

Expert: Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp back online after global outage

McGill University — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 16:04:59 +0000

Facebook and Facebook-owned apps Instagram and WhatsApp were up and running again late Monday after being hit by an outage that affected users around the world. The social media giant said the disruption to network traffic "had a cascading effect on the way our data centres communicate, bringing our services to a halt." It said there is no evidence that user data was comprised. It was the largest such outage ever tracked by the web monitoring group Downdetector, which collates complaints about web outages.

Expert: Amazon faces Teamsters union drive at Canadian warehouse

McGill University — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 13:44:31 +0000

Amazon.com Inc. could be facing its first unionization battle in Canada after a Teamsters local filed for a union vote for workers at the e-commerce giant’s fulfilment centre near Edmonton. If the Alberta Labour Relations Board verifies application, all workers at the YEG 1 fulfilment centre in Nisku, Alberta, who were employed as of September 13 will be able to vote on joining the union. In order to have a union vote filing approved in Alberta, the union must demonstrate 40 per cent of workers at a given job site have signed a petition for union representation.

Expert: Strength of a party's climate change plan could help influence federal election results

McGill University — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 16:04:51 +0000

Climate change is a hot-button issue in this federal campaign, and data shows that a party’s environmental strategy could help influence its results in at least 9 ridings where races were neck-and-neck in the last election. Environics Analytics analyzed all 338 Canada’s federal electoral districts and found environmental issues are important to a wide swath of Canadians. The data and analytics firm found that voters in 46 ridings had above average concerns – compared to the national average – for the way their lifestyles have an impact on the world around them.

Expert: From COVID-19 conspiracies to rigged voting machines, misinformation plagues federal election

McGill University — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 20:53:13 +0000

Misinformation linked to the COVID-19 pandemic is playing a larger-than-expected role in the federal election, fuelling protests and support for the People’s Party of Canada, experts say. Throughout the election, hostile protests have dogged the campaign of Liberal leader Justin Trudeau. On Monday, anti-vaccination protests targeted hospitals across the country – the ongoing protests have also garnered significant media coverage, getting more attention than issues like Afghanistan or gun control.

Expert: Involvement of rural communities crucial for Canada’s recovery

McGill University — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 16:53:44 +0000

As the federal election campaign heats up, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is calling on all parties to work with cities and communities of all sizes to drive a stronger, more inclusive nationwide recovery—releasing a package of achievable frontline solutions to pressing challenges, from job creation to climate change to the housing crisis. (FCM)

Expert: Sikh-Canadians to play an integral part to Canadian election outcome

McGill University — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 15:18:46 +0000

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has emerged as the most likable of the federal party leaders as Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau’s popularity sinks amid the election campaign, a new poll suggests. The Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News found Singh was the only party leader who was viewed more positively than negatively, with 45 per cent approval versus 39 per cent disapproval among those surveyed. (Global News)

Expert: Main federal parties all say they'll make housing more affordable

McGill University — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:21:29 +0000

Canadian voters will be hearing a similar message from each of the major federal parties during the current election campaign: housing has grown too expensive, and we have a plan to fix it. The consensus reflects the increasingly dire state of housing in Canada, experts say, which affects everyone from prospective homeowners feeling squeezed out of the market to lower-income families languishing on waiting lists for affordable housing. (CBC News)

Expert: Record number of Indigenous candidates running in federal election

McGill University — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 15:59:39 +0000

A record number of Indigenous candidates are running in the federal election this year with what they say is a goal of advancing meaningful change in Canada's relationship with First Nations, Inuit and Metis. The Canadian Press analyzed party websites, as well as reached out to each party, to determine how many Indigenous candidates are hoping to get elected in Canada's 338 ridings on Sept. 20. The analysis determined there are at least 77 candidates this year compared with 62 in 2019.

Expert: Taliban's rapid advance across Afghanistan

McGill University — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:24:42 +0000

Taliban insurgents entered Kabul after previously taking control of all of Afghanistan's other major cities apart from the capital. Prior talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government on a political understanding that could lead to a peace deal, backed by the United States and its allies, have failed to make significant progress. (CBC News)

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Expert: Canada headed for a federal election on Sept. 20

McGill University — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 12:23:11 +0000

Following a meeting with Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau this morning, Governor General Mary Simon approved his request to dissolve Parliament, triggering the issuing of the election writs and formally beginning Canada's 44th federal election. The campaign will last 36 days — the minimum campaign length permitted by law. (CBC News)

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Experts: Forest fires and smog

McGill University — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 20:17:13 +0000

More than 130 forest fires were burning in northwestern Ontario on Sunday, July 25, with Environment Canada issuing air quality statements for much of the region due to smoke. (CBC News)

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Experts: Ottawa tested facial recognition on millions of travellers at Toronto’s Pearson airport

McGill University — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 17:22:30 +0000

The federal government quietly tested facial recognition technology on millions of unsuspecting travellers at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport in 2016. The six-month initiative, meant to pick out people the Canada Border Services Agency suspected might try to enter the country using fake identification, is detailed in a document obtained by The Globe and Mail through a freedom of information request. The project is the largest known government deployment of the technology in Canada to date.

Expert: Tokyo 2020 Olympics

McGill University — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 17:29:11 +0000

The world needs to see that Japan can stage a safe Olympics, the country's prime minister told sports officials on Tuesday, July 20 ahead of the Tokyo Games. Tens of thousands of athletes, officials, games staff and media have arrived in Japan amid a local state of emergency and widespread opposition from the general public. Health experts in Japan have questioned allowing so many international visitors for the games. (CBC News)

Experts: Inuk leader Mary Simon named Canada's 1st Indigenous governor general

McGill University — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 21:48:12 +0000

Inuk leader Mary Simon has been chosen as the next governor general — the first Indigenous person ever to be appointed as the Queen's representative in Canada. During a news conference at the Canadian Museum of History, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that the Queen has accepted his recommendation to appoint Simon — a past president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, the national Inuit organization — as the 30th governor general. (CBC News)

Expert: Bank of Canada should start issuing digital currency, experts say

McGill University — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 15:16:29 +0000

Some technologists are telling the Bank of Canada (BoC) that its wait-and-see approach when it comes to issuing digital currencies runs the risk of leaving it behind in the race to innovate globally. Although its Governor Tiff Macklem said in April that the pandemic has accelerated the digital economy and “the case for a digital currency becomes more compelling,” the central bank says it has no immediate plans to launch a digital loonie. (Global News)

Experts: Indigenous initiatives at McGill University

McGill University — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:35:11 +0000

In June, we commemorate National Indigenous History Month 2021 to recognize the history, heritage and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada.

Expert: Green Party's Annamie Paul survives emergency meeting over leadership

McGill University — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 14:03:23 +0000

The leadership of the Green Party's Annamie Paul is safe — for now — after party brass decided late Tuesday not to kick-start a process that could have ultimately ousted her as leader of the party. Tuesday night's decision follows a difficult few weeks for the party, which has been ripped apart by internal disputes over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. (CBC News)

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Experts: U.S. seeking $25M from Air Canada for being slow to refund customers

McGill University — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 20:36:45 +0000

The U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking a $25.5 million US penalty against Air Canada for "failing to provide consumers prompt refunds" after cancelling their flights amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In a "notice of enforcement proceeding" issued by the department on Tuesday, June 15, the Office of Aviation Consumer Protection says Air Canada "unlawfully failed to provide timely refunds" for flights between the United States and Canada that were cancelled or significantly changed. (CBC News)

Experts: FDA approves much-debated Alzheimer's drug panned by experts

McGill University — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 20:48:35 +0000

U.S. government health officials approved the first new drug for Alzheimer's disease in nearly 20 years, disregarding warnings from independent advisers that the much-debated treatment hasn't been shown to help slow the brain-destroying disease. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it granted approval to the drug from Biogen based on results that seemed “reasonably likely” to benefit Alzheimer's patients. (CTV News)

Experts: Pride Month | June 2021

McGill University — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 14:25:05 +0000

June is Pride Month in Canada. It is a time when we celebrate diversity and LGBTQ+ communities, acknowledge their history, the hardships they have endured, and the progress that has been made. (CBC News)

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Expert: World Food Safety Day | June 7

McGill University — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 18:49:47 +0000

World Food Safety Day (WFSD) celebrated on 7 June 2021 aims to draw attention and inspire action to help prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks, contributing to food security, human health, economic prosperity, agriculture, market access, tourism and sustainable development. This year’s theme, ‘Safe food today for a healthy tomorrow’, stresses that production and consumption of safe food has immediate and long-term benefits for people, the planet and the economy. (WHO)

Experts: Remains of 215 children found buried at a former residential school

McGill University — Mon, 31 May 2021 21:04:41 +0000

Preliminary findings from a survey of the grounds at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School have uncovered the remains of 215 children buried at the site in British Columbia. In a statement, the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation explained they hired a specialist in ground-penetrating radar to carry out the work, and that their language and culture department oversaw the project to ensure it was done in a culturally appropriate and respectful way.

Expert: Belarus faces sanctions over Ryanair ‘hijacking’

McGill University — Fri, 28 May 2021 20:30:21 +0000

Western powers prepared to pile sanctions on Belarus and cut off its aviation links after it scrambled a warplane to intercept a Ryanair aircraft and arrest a dissident journalist’. In a video posted online, the detained blogger, Roman Protasevich, 26, said he was in good health, being held in a pretrial detention facility in Minsk, and acknowledged having played a role in organizing mass disturbances in the capital last year. The comments were immediately dismissed by his allies, including his father, as having been made under duress.

Experts: International Day for Biological Diversity | May 22

McGill University — Mon, 17 May 2021 18:22:25 +0000

As the global community is called to re-examine our relationship to the natural world, one thing is certain: despite all our technological advances, humans are completely dependent on healthy and vibrant ecosystems for water, food, medicines, clothes, fuel, shelter, and energy, just to name a few. The 2021 theme, “We’re part of the solution”, was chosen to be a continuation of the momentum generated last year under the over-arching theme, “Our solutions are in nature”, which served as a reminder that biodiversity remains the answer to several sustainable development challenges.

Expert: Quebec tables Bill 101 language law reforms

McGill University — Fri, 14 May 2021 19:39:53 +0000

The long-awaited bill clad with extensive measures to strengthen and protect the role of the French language in Quebec has been unveiled after months of discussions. Bill 96 aims to “reinforce” French as the “common language” in the Quebec nation and seeks to change the Canadian Constitution to ensure that French is recognized as the only official language of the province. (Global News)

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Experts: Escalating violence between Israelis and Palestinians

McGill University — Thu, 13 May 2021 19:51:15 +0000

Israel hit three multi-storey towers as it hammered the Gaza Strip with airstrikes, and militants in the territory fired barrages of rockets at Israel, in the most severe outbreak of violence since the 2014 Gaza war, with no resolution in sight. The fighting has taken on many hallmarks of that devastating 50-day conflict between Israel and Hamas, but with a startling new factor: large, heated protests by Israeli Arabs in support of those living in the territories as well as counter-violence by Jewish Israelis.

Experts: Scottish National Party promise independence referendum after election win

McGill University — Tue, 11 May 2021 19:11:41 +0000

The Scottish National Party is promising to hold a second independence referendum after election results announced Saturday saw pro-independence candidates gain a majority in the Scottish parliament. In her victory speech, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said her party, which wants to break away from the United Kingdom, had delivered a "historic and extraordinary" win after finishing with 64 seats in the Scottish parliament, one short of a majority. (CNN)

Expert: Facebook board upholds Donald Trump suspension

McGill University — Mon, 10 May 2021 19:46:59 +0000

Former U.S. President Donald Trump won't return to Facebook – at least not yet. Four months after Facebook suspended Trump's accounts for inciting violence that led to the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol riot, the company's quasi-independent oversight board upheld the bans. But it told Facebook to specify how long they would last, saying that its "indefinite" ban on the former president was unreasonable. The ruling, which gives Facebook six months to comply, effectively postpones any possible Trump reinstatement and puts the onus for that decision squarely back on the company.

Experts: Laurent Commission on Children's Rights and Youth Protection

McGill University — Tue, 04 May 2021 20:20:49 +0000

Quebec is being called on to turn "anger into action" in a landmark report into the province's youth protection services, two years after the death of a seven-year-old girl in Granby shocked the public and raised questions about the system. The report, released on May 3, calls for a wide range of changes, including increased funding for preventive programs aimed at helping children in distress, an independent commissioner to oversee the youth projection system and a charter of children's rights.

Expert: Affordable housing crisis in Quebec

McGill University — Mon, 03 May 2021 14:18:19 +0000

Premier François Legault says he recognizes there is a shortage of affordable housing in Quebec but says his comments that a person can rent an apartment in Montreal for between $500-$600 a month have been misinterpreted. A survey published by La Presse last weekend revealed the average price of a Montreal apartment is about $907 a month and often these units are in terrible shape. (Montreal Gazette)

Experts: Apple users can say no to being tracked with new software update

McGill University — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:09:36 +0000

Apple rolled out a software update for its mobile devices that gives users the option of stopping apps from tracking their location and sharing other identifying information with third parties. Services such as Facebook and others currently have the ability to track users on mobile devices in order to learn more about them to target advertisements and other location-based services to them. In some instances, the tracking is in place even if the user is not actively using the app in question.

Experts: World Intellectual Property Day | April 26

McGill University — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:07:02 +0000

The World Intellectual Property Day shines a light on the critical role of small and medium-sized enterprises in the economy and how they can use intellectual property (IP) rights to build stronger, more competitive, and resilient businesses. (World International Property Organization)

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Experts: Ex-cop guilty of murder and manslaughter in death of George Floyd

McGill University — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 14:24:57 +0000

A former Minneapolis police officer was convicted Tuesday of murder and manslaughter for pinning George Floyd to the pavement with his knee on the Black man's neck in a case that triggered worldwide protests, violence and a furious reexamination of racism and policing in the U.S. (CTV News)

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Expert: Quebec court upholds most of province’s secularism law

McGill University — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 13:04:52 +0000

Quebec’s secularism law is largely legal, a Superior Court judge ruled on Tuesday, April 20, even as he acknowledged it violates the rights of Muslim women and has cruel and dehumanizing consequences for those who wear religious symbols. Justice Marc-André Blanchard upheld the bulk of the religious symbols law, while striking down clauses pertaining to English-language school boards and a ban on members of the provincial legislature wearing face coverings. (Global News)

Experts: Earth Day | April 22

McGill University — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 20:08:04 +0000

Earth Day, celebrated annually on 22 April, will again see more than 1 billion people participating in activities around the world to draw attention to the urgency of the climate crisis and environmental degradation and the need for immediate action. Many important environmental events have happened on Earth Day since its inception in 1970, including the signing of the Paris Agreement in 2016. The theme for this year – the second Earth Day Live digital event - is: Restore our Earth.

Experts: Federal Budget 2021

McGill University — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 20:28:39 +0000

The federal government unveiled its spending plans to manage the remainder of the COVID-19 crisis and chart an economic course in a post-pandemic Canada. The Liberals’ first budget in two years outlined the government’s plans for a national child-care system, including what strings will be attached to any spending. There were also measures to boost the supply of affordable housing and money aimed at greening the economy as the Liberals look to chart a path for promises on climate change.

Expert: Proposed extension of RAMQ to undocumented children criticized

McGill University — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 21:00:06 +0000

Bill 83, which aims to extend Quebec health insurance coverage (RAMQ) to children born here to migrant parents who have a precarious status, does not pass the test, according to several organizations that care for the rights of young children. According to Doctors of the World Canada, which runs a clinic for migrants in this category, Bill 83, which was introduced by the Minister of Health, creates new and unnecessary administrative procedures along with obstacles that stand in the way of it achieving the desired objectives.

Expert: Supreme Court’s carbon tax decision

McGill University — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 17:14:55 +0000

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled the federal Liberal government's carbon pricing regime is constitutional — a major decision that allows Ottawa to push ahead with its ambitious plan to ensure every province and territory has a price on carbon to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Some provinces — notably Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan — have forcefully opposed the carbon tax, arguing natural resources are in the provinces' jurisdiction under the Constitution.

Expert: Canada ranks 15th in latest World Happiness Report

McGill University — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 20:41:16 +0000

While happiness may have felt far off as the COVID-19 pandemic raged across the globe, the latest World Happiness Report (WHR) has ranked Canadians in 15th place, slipping down from the 10th position the previous year. The report is released annually by a team of independent researchers and weighs six variables: income, freedom, trust in government, healthy life expectancy, social support, and generosity. (CTV News)

Expert: Rogers and Shaw merge in $26 billion transaction

McGill University — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 15:51:15 +0000

Rogers Communications Inc. has struck a deal to acquire Shaw Communications Inc., a takeover that will reshape the country’s telecom landscape provided it receives regulatory approval. The purchase of the Calgary-based telecommunications company would give Rogers a bigger national footprint with deeper access to the West and a national wireline network, according to analysts assessing the transaction, while Rogers itself touted the potential for $1 billion in synergies.

Experts: International Women's Day | March 8

McGill University — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 20:59:44 +0000

This year, the theme for the International Women’s Day, “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world,” celebrates the tremendous efforts by women and girls around the world in shaping a more equal future and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and highlights the gaps that remain. Women of the world want and deserve an equal future free from stigma, stereotypes, and violence; a future that’s sustainable, peaceful, with equal rights and opportunities for all.

Experts: Mars 2020’s Perseverance landing in Jezero Crater

McGill University — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 18:52:23 +0000

NASA’s science rover Perseverance, the most advanced astrobiology laboratory ever sent to another world, streaked through the Martian atmosphere on Thursday, February 18 and landed safely on the floor of a vast crater, its first stop on a search for traces of ancient microbial life on the Red Planet. (National Post)

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Expert: Millions of Texans are still without power as winter storms continue

McGill University — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 18:51:48 +0000

A rare deep freeze in Texas that raised demand for power forced the U.S. state's electric grid operator on Monday to impose rotating blackouts that left nearly three million customers without electricity. The cold snap sweeping Texas reached the northern part of neighboring Mexico as well, where authorities said 4.7 million users lost power early on Monday, February 15. (CBC News)

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Experts: Federal government approves Air Canada purchase of Transat A.T. Inc.

McGill University — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 20:31:54 +0000

The federal government has approved Air Canada's purchase of competing airline Transat A.T. Inc. under a series of strict terms and conditions the government says "are in the interest of Canadians." A statement released by the transport minister's office said the impact of COVID-19 was a key factor in the final decision to approve the purchase. (CBC News)

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Experts: Black History Month | February 2021

McGill University — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 19:28:41 +0000

During Black History Month, Canadians celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada the culturally diverse, compassionate, and prosperous nation it is today. (Government of Canada)

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Expert: Military forces stages coup in Myanmar

McGill University — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 20:07:19 +0000

Myanmar’s military staged a coup Monday and detained senior politicians including state counsellor and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi — a sharp reversal of the significant, if uneven, progress toward democracy the Southeast Asian nation has made following five decades of military rule. (Associated Press)

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Experts: Julie Payette stepping down as governor general

McGill University — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 16:23:32 +0000

Governor General Julie Payette and her secretary, Assunta di Lorenzo, are resigning after an outside workplace review of Rideau Hall found that the pair presided over a toxic work environment. Last year, an independent consulting firm was hired by the Privy Council Office to review reports that Payette was responsible for workplace harassment at Rideau Hall. (CBC News)

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Experts: International Day of Education | January 24

McGill University — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:37:02 +0000

The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed January 24 as the International Day of Education, in celebration of the role of education for peace and development. The theme of the 3^rd International Day of Education is ‘Recover and Revitalize Education for the COVID-19 Generation’. Now is the time to power education by stepping up collaboration and international solidarity to place education and lifelong learning at the center of the recovery. (UNESCO)

Experts: United States set to rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement

McGill University — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 20:09:12 +0000

U.S. President Joe Biden returned the United States to the worldwide fight to slow global warming in one of his first official acts Wednesday and immediately launched a series of climate-friendly efforts that would transform how Americans drive and get their power. Biden signed an executive order rejoining the Paris climate accord within hours of taking the oath of office, fulfilling a campaign pledge. (CTV News)

Experts: Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration

McGill University — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 21:37:45 +0000

Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday under a pledge to "heal" the country as it grapples with an ongoing pandemic, economic uncertainty and deep political divisions. Extra security measures will be in place following the violence that erupted at the U.S. Capitol on January 6 as rioters sought to stop Congress from certifying the president-elect's win over Donald Trump. (CBC News)

Expert: Canada continues to ‘make the case’ for Keystone XL to Joe Biden’s team

McGill University — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 20:11:52 +0000

Canada’s Natural Resources Minister Seamus O’Regan says the government is continuing to “make the case” for the Keystone XL pipeline expansion despite reported plans from Joe Biden to immediately quash the project. His comments come on the heels of reports that Biden is planning to cancel the planned pipeline expansion as one of his first moves after becoming U.S. president. (Global News)

Expert: Couche-Tard's retail lab on campus gives peek at tech trials

McGill University — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 21:15:08 +0000

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. and McGill University are opening a retail lab in Montreal that will let consumers get a taste for technologies that may transform retail in the in the current and post-COVID-19 pandemic world. It will give McGill faculty and students a chance to do research and testing in a real retail environment. (BNN Bloomberg)

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Experts: Pro-Trump chaos on Capitol Hill

McGill University — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 20:59:43 +0000

Last week pro-Trump protesters stormed the legislature as lawmakers were set to review the Electoral College votes that made Joe Biden the president. (Globe and Mail)

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Experts: 2020 Holiday Season

McGill University — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 20:58:11 +0000

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Experts: Black Friday and holiday shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic

McGill University — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 17:43:43 +0000

In normal times, the holiday shopping season is when retailers and other businesses can make the money they need to survive leaner months. But with lockdowns being implemented in parts of the country, and rising COVID-19 infections, bringing those customers into the store is difficult if not impossible. (CBC News)

Expert: 2020 National Cyber Threat Assessment

McGill University — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 20:20:23 +0000

The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security has named China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea’s state-sponsored cyber activity as posing the “greatest strategic threats” to Canada’s critical infrastructure, intellectual property, and political events like elections.

Experts: Quebec’s Plan for a Green Economy

McGill University — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 19:29:47 +0000

Premier François Legault announced his government's long-awaited plan to tackle climate change on Monday, November 16, after one of the main elements was revealed over the weekend: a ban on the sale of new gas-powered vehicles, starting in 2035. The government is devoting $6.7 billion over the next five years to deal with climate change. The bulk of that money will go to subsidies for the purchase of electric vehicles. (CBC News)

Expert: Quebec-Massachusetts electric energy transportation

McGill University — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 19:20:22 +0000

Hydro-Québec's energy corridor project, which will potentially supply electricity to the New England power grid, mainly to Massachusetts, has just passed an important milestone. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued the federal environmental permit for the New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) transmission line project. (Journal de Montréal)

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Experts: Joe Biden wins U.S. presidential election

McGill University — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 21:30:59 +0000

Democrat Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump to become the 46th president of the United States on Saturday, November 7, positioning himself to be a leader who "seeks not to divide but to unify" a nation gripped by a historic pandemic and a confluence of economic and social turmoil. Biden crossed the threshold of 270 electoral college votes with a win in his home state of Pennsylvania. (CBC News)

Experts: Quebec City attack highlights need for discussion on mental health

McGill University — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 15:19:35 +0000

Quebec is hoping to reduce wait lists and widen access to help by injecting $100 million into mental health services as the novel coronavirus pandemic continues, an announcement that was pushed up following a deadly sword attack in the province’s capital that killed two and left five injured. (Global News)

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Experts: 2020 U.S. presidential election

McGill University — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 13:51:22 +0000

With early voter turnout setting a record and U.S. business districts boarding up for fear of election day unrest, U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden stumped on the campaign's last day on Monday November 2 in states expected to decide who wins. (CBC News)

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Expert: NXIVM leader Keith Raniere sentenced to 120 years in prison

McGill University — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 20:33:51 +0000

Disgraced self-improvement guru Keith Raniere, whose followers included millionaires and Hollywood actors, was sentenced to 120 years in prison on Tuesday, October 27 for turning some adherents into sex slaves branded with his initials. The sentencing was the culmination of several years of revelations about Raniere's program, NXIVM, which charged thousands of dollars for invitation-only self-improvement courses at its headquarters near Albany, N.Y., along with branches in Mexico and Canada.

Experts: Halloween spike in nut allergies

McGill University — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 18:53:17 +0000

A new study from researchers at McGill University is looking into the link between holidays and nut allergies in children. The study found that bouts of anaphylaxis brought on by peanut allergies increased by 85 per cent on Halloween and 60 per cent on Easter, compared to the rest of the year. (CTV News)

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Experts: World Mental Health Day | October 10

McGill University — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 20:20:11 +0000

World Mental Health Day, on October 10^th, comes at a time when our daily lives have changed considerably as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The past months have brought challenges to many, particularly for people with mental health conditions, many experiencing even greater social isolation than before. (World Health Organization)

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Experts: Joyce Echaquan’s death: Racism in the healthcare system

McGill University — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 18:46:06 +0000

Quebec’s coroner’s office will be looking into the death of Joyce Echaquan, an Indigenous woman from the Atikamekw Nation of Manawan and a mother of seven children, who passed away amid troubling circumstances in a Joliette hospital on Monday, September 28. Before her death, Echaquan took a cellphone video from her hospital bed and livestreamed it on Facebook. Near the end of the video, which lasts around seven minutes, hospital personnel enter the room. The staff members can be heard insulting Echaquan and making derogatory comments about her.

Experts: International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste | September 29

McGill University — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 14:14:27 +0000

This year represents the first ever observance of the International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste. The COVID-19 pandemic continues generating significant challenges to food security in many countries. These challenges include disruptions in supply chains, quarantine measures, and the closure of much of the hospitality industry and schools. All these measures have resulted in a loss of markets for producers and distributors, making the situation even more challenging. (United Nations)

Experts: The return of ‘Fridays for Future’

McGill University — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 19:53:46 +0000

While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to overshadow most other topics in 2020, Canadian activists are joining demonstrators around the world to bring climate change back into the conversation. Protests, walkouts, and sit-ins are expected to take place in several Canadian cities, including Vancouver, Ottawa, Montreal, and Halifax, on Friday and Saturday to mark the return of the global Fridays for Future movement led by Swedish activist Greta Thunberg.

Experts: Trudeau’s Throne Speech

McGill University — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 21:00:58 +0000

As Canada's parliament returns and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau seeks to put an ethics scandal behind him, his government will unveil its plans this week for the country's pandemic response and recovery. The Liberal government is expected to announce plans to tackle both the immediate crisis – a new surge in COVID-19 cases as the country enters the colder months - and to a roadmap for a longer-term recovery. (BBC News)

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Expert: MEC to be acquired by private U.S. investment firm

McGill University — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 19:49:47 +0000

Tens of thousands of people have signed on to a petition hoping to stop the sale of Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) to a private U.S. firm. The sale was announced Monday September 14 and will see Los Angeles-based private investment firm Kingswood Capital Management acquire the business and its assets. As a result, the retailer will no longer operate as a member-owned co-operative. (Global News)

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Experts: International Equal Pay Day | September 18

McGill University — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 13:22:12 +0000

International Equal Pay Day, celebrated for the first time this 18 September, represents the longstanding efforts towards the achievement of equal pay for work of equal value. Across all regions, women are paid less than men, with the gender pay gap estimated at 23 per cent globally. Gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls continues to be held back owing to the persistence of historical and structural unequal power relations, poverty and inequalities and disadvantages in access to resources and opportunities that limit women’s and girls’ capabilities.

Expert: Tariffs on Canadian aluminium

McGill University — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 22:28:53 +0000

The Canadian government will impose retaliatory measures valued at $3.6-billion on the United States in response to new American tariffs on Canadian aluminum announced by President Donald Trump this week. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said the retaliatory tariffs will take effect in 30 days, after Ottawa consults Canadians on precisely which American products to target.

Experts: Beirut explosion

McGill University — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 21:33:42 +0000

Beirut has forged a grim connection with Halifax — two port cities linked together in tragedy by catastrophic explosions a century apart. Lebanon said the Beirut explosion was caused by 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate — which was stored unsafely in a warehouse after being confiscated from a cargo ship in 2014 — being ignited. (CBC News)

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Experts: Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden nears decision on running mate

McGill University — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 13:24:51 +0000

As Joe Biden nears the announcement of his vice-presidential choice, the top contenders and their advocates are making final appeals. The leading contenders include California Sen. Kamala Harris, California Rep. Karen Bass and Obama national security adviser Susan Rice. The selection amounts to the most significant choice Biden has confronted in his nearly five-decade political career. He has pledged to select a woman and is facing calls to choose the first Black woman to compete on a presidential ticket.

Experts: Wildfires in Quebec

McGill University — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 21:33:04 +0000

Quebec has gone from 13 forest fires on Saturday June 20 to 20 fires on Sunday, including one which is still out of control in Lac-Saint-Jean, and which is heading towards the Saguenay, already ravaging more than 62,396 hectares of forest since last Tuesday. (CTV Montreal)

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Experts: Summer in the time of COVID-19

McGill University — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 14:26:47 +0000

The arrival of warmer weather in the Northern Hemisphere raises the question of whether summer could slow the spread of the coronavirus outbreak. While warmer weather typically ends the annual flu season in temperate zones, climate alone has not stopped the COVID-19 pandemic from sweeping any part of the globe. (National Post)

Expert: International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict | June 19

McGill University — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 19:57:28 +0000

The International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict on June 19 raises awareness of the need to put an end to conflict-related sexual violence, to honour the victims and survivors of sexual violence around the world. It also pays tribute to all those who have courageously devoted their lives to and lost their lives in standing up for the eradication of these crimes. (United Nations)

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Experts: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day | June 15

McGill University — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 14:50:29 +0000

The World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is an official United Nations International Day acknowledging the significance of elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue. Since 2006, communities throughout the country and around the world have honoured this day to raise the visibility of elder abuse by organizing events to share information and promote resources and services that can help increase seniors’ safety and well-being.

Experts: George Floyd’s death: Racism and police brutality

McGill University — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 17:01:48 +0000

Demonstrators gathered to denounce racist violence and police impunity both in the U.S. and in Montreal. The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis has sparked nightly protests in major U.S. cities. The Montreal rally was a solidarity gathering with American anti-racism activists, but organizers say it is also an opportunity to express their own anger at the treatment of marginalized people in Quebec and elsewhere in Canada. (CBC News)

Experts: Hot weather and heat waves

McGill University — Wed, 27 May 2020 14:02:41 +0000

Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for the Montreal area, warning that temperatures are forecasted to reach between 30 and 33 C this week. (CTV News)

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Leighanne Parkes, Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases

Expert: International Day for Biological Diversity | May 22

McGill University — Thu, 21 May 2020 14:22:52 +0000

May 22 is International Day for Biological Diversity. As the global community is called to re-examine its relationship to the natural world, one thing is certain: despite all our technological advances we are completely dependent on healthy and vibrant ecosystems for our water, food, medicines, clothes, fuel, shelter and energy, just to name a few. The 2020 theme “Our solutions are in nature” emphasizes hope, solidarity and the importance of working together at all levels to build a future of life in harmony with nature.

Expert: World Migratory Bird Day | May 9

McGill University — Tue, 05 May 2020 15:42:51 +0000

World Migratory Bird Day is May 9. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS), the African-Eurasian Waterbird Agreement (AEWA) and Environment for the Americas (EFTA) have joined forces to strengthen global recognition and appreciation of migratory birds.

Experts: World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2020

McGill University — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:35:45 +0000

On April 28, the UN World Day for Safety and Health at Work will focus on the enormous challenges facing governments, employers, workers and their organizations as they try to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and protect safety and health at work. Beyond the immediate crisis, there are also concerns about resuming activity in a manner that sustains progress made in suppressing transmission.

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Experts: Earth Day’s 50th anniversary | Lessons learned from the pandemic

McGill University — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 15:48:47 +0000

Earth Day’s mission is to diversify, educate and activate the environmental movement worldwide. Growing out of the first Earth Day in 1970, Earth Day Network is the world’s largest recruiter to the environmental movement, working with more than 75,000 partners in over 190 countries to drive positive action for our planet.

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Expert: Democratic U.S. presidential nomination

McGill University — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 15:29:59 +0000

To avoid a contested convention and block the path of Sen. Bernie Sanders to the Democratic U.S. presidential nomination, the field of contenders needed to get smaller and the vote of Democratic moderates had to coalesce behind one candidate – in less than a week, both of those requirements have now been fulfilled. Former vice-president Joe Biden's stunning performance in the Super Tuesday primaries not only resurrected his foundering third attempt for the U.S.

Experts: International Women's Day | March 8

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Expert: Extradition trial of Julian Assange

McGill University — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 15:41:58 +0000

The U.S. government began outlining its extradition case against Julian Assange in a London court on February 24, arguing that the WikiLeaks founder is not a free-speech champion but an "ordinary" criminal who put many lives at risk with his secret-spilling. U.S. authorities want to try Assange on espionage charges that carry a maximum sentence of 175 years in prison over the 2010 publication of hundreds of thousands of secret military documents and diplomatic cables. (CBC News)

Expert: Montreal residents decry Airbnb rentals

McGill University — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 17:44:48 +0000

The sound of people vomiting at 3 a.m., neighbours who open their windows to scream “I love you, Montreal!” at all hours of the night and a frat house atmosphere taking over the building. This is how Manon Wascher describes the “Airbnb nightmare” she has gone through since the apartment complex she lives in on Guy St. was sold four years ago. Wascher says there are between 30 and 50 of the building’s 230 units being rented on the popular travel website.

Expert: U.S. Primaries, Democratic Party results

McGill University — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 20:05:08 +0000

The Iowa Democratic Party says it will release some results of Monday night’s caucuses Tuesday afternoon, blaming inconsistencies in reporting for the delay. Many of the candidates have already moved on to New Hampshire, which holds its primaries in a week. (Washington Post)

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Experts: Black History Month | February 2020

McGill University — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 19:07:41 +0000

Every February, Canadians are invited to participate in Black History Month festivities to honour the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present.

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Philip S. S. Howard, Assistant Professor, Department of Integrated Studies in Education

Expert - Brexit - what comes next?

McGill University — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 16:38:52 +0000

Boris Johnson has set out his vision for a trade deal with the EU, saying there is "no need" for the UK to follow Brussels' rules. The PM called for a Canada-style free trade deal, saying the UK would return to the Withdrawal Agreement if such a deal was not reached. (BBC)

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Brian Cowan, Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Early Modern British History, Department of History and Classical Studies

Smog in Montreal

McGill University — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 18:50:41 +0000

A smog warning is still in effect for the Greater Montreal area Monday as high concentrations of pollutants are expected to infiltrate the air. According to Environment Canada, this could "result in poor air quality, especially in urban areas where pollutant emissions are higher." (CTV)

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Expert - Air Quality in Delhi

McGill University — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 20:44:07 +0000

Rain lashed parts of Delhi on Tuesday as the air quality remained in the “very poor” category in several areas of the national capital.

Expert: “SIM Swapping”

McGill University — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 16:56:14 +0000

The scam, known as "SIM swapping," involves fraudsters moving or "porting" phone numbers to a new device and then gaining access to personal information through apps and other data. Researchers at Princeton University's Center for Information Technology detailed the many ways that SMS two-factor authentication can go wrong, including multiple failings on the part of carriers to vet SIM-swap requests. (WIRED)

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Expert: Medical assistance in dying

McGill University — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 17:44:30 +0000

Hurrying to meet a looming court deadline, the federal government has given Canadians two weeks to weigh in on how far to extend access to medical aid in dying. Along with online consultations, federal cabinet ministers will be holding in-person discussions with experts across the country. (CBC)

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Expert: Iran - U.S. Crisis

McGill University — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 16:10:38 +0000

Iran promised vengeance after a U.S. air strike in Baghdad on Friday killed Qassem Soleimani, Tehran’s most prominent military commander and the architect of its growing influence in the Middle East. Soleimani, a general who headed the overseas arm of the Revolutionary Guards, was regarded as the second most powerful figure after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. (Reuters)

Expert: Earthquakes

McGill University — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 15:43:35 +0000

Early this morning, an earthquake of 4.0 magnitude, was felt in areas from Rigaud to Montreal to Saint-Bruno, and in parts of eastern Ontario, New York state and Vermont as well. (CBC)

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Experts: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to ‘step back’ from senior royal duties

McGill University — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 22:07:18 +0000

The Queen has agreed to allow Prince Harry and Meghan to move part-time to Canada during a “period of transition” after senior royals had “constructive discussions” Monday. “Although we would have preferred them to remain full-time working Members of the Royal Family, we respect and understand their wish to live a more independent life as a family while remaining a valued part of my family,” the Queen said in a statement. (CTV News)

Experts: Ukrainian airplane crashes near Iran’s capital, killing 176 passengers

McGill University — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 22:19:42 +0000

The Ukraine International Airlines jet, Flight PS752, hurtled into farmland outside of Tehran only minutes after taking off from the capital’s main international airport on Wednesday morning. Fifty-seven Canadians were among the 176 people killed when a Ukrainian passenger plane crashed near Iran’s capital only minutes after takeoff. (CTV News)

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Expert: Australia bushfires

McGill University — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 19:29:57 +0000

Australia continues to burn after more than a month of raging bushfires, and it doesn't appear the smoke-filled skies will be clearing any time soon. More than five million hectares have burned, 19 people have died, and 21 people are missing. Tens of thousands of people were forced to flee their homes. More than eight million more were under an emergency order. (CBC)

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Experts: 2019 Holiday Season

McGill University — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 21:49:26 +0000

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Expert: Dutch high court decision - reduced carbon emissions a human right

McGill University — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 22:17:20 +0000

The Dutch high court has just upheld a decision that obliges the Dutch government to reduce its carbon emissions by at least 25% by 2020 to protect the human rights of its citizens. (New York Times)

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Experts: Trump impeached for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress

McGill University — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 15:55:55 +0000

Donald Trump became the third U.S. president to be impeached as the House of Representatives formally charged him on two counts on Wednesday, December 18. The first count charges him with abuse of power for allegedly pressuring the president of Ukraine to investigate his Democratic rivals while crucial U.S. security aid was being withheld. The second charges him with obstruction of Congress for stonewalling investigative efforts. (CBC News)

Expert: Cyber security, cyber attacks, and data breaches

McGill University — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 15:56:16 +0000

Cyber security breaches at LifeLabs, Desjardins, Capital One, and TransUnion underscore t

Expert: Female-only spaces

McGill University — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 16:18:38 +0000

Are female-only spaces discriminatory? It was the conversion of an all-female gym into a mixed gym that triggered the debate. This past fall, the Éconofitness Sports Centre in the Old Rosemont borough of Montreal announced that it would admit men as of December 20, 20219. The decision did not suit a segment of the customer base, that has since tried to put pressure on management. (La Presse)

Expert: Second phase of air passenger rights comes into effect in Canada

McGill University — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 21:50:47 +0000

With the holiday season fast approaching and Canadians finalizing their travel plans, the federal government’s second wave of air passenger protections has come into full effect. As of Dec. 15, airlines now must abide by the Canadian Transportation Agency’s (CTA) second set of rules intended to protect travellers when their trips don’t go as planned. (CTV News).

Here is an expert from McGill University that can provide comment on this issue:

Expert: 2019 UK election

McGill University — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 16:44:58 +0000

The U.K. election campaign is entering its final days. On Thursday, the country will head to the polls for the third time in under five years. The incumbent Tory, Boris Johnson, is promising to "get Brexit done." Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn is proposing another referendum. (CBC)

Here is an expert from McGill University that can provide comment on this issue:

John A. Hall, James McGill Professor of Sociology, McGill University

Expert: Russia Banned from Olympics and Global Sports for 4 Years Over Doping

McGill University — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 18:51:12 +0000

Global antidoping leaders agreed unanimously on Monday to banish Russia from international sports — including next summer’s Olympic Games in Tokyo — for four years, the latest and severest punishment yet connected to a years long cheating scheme that has tarnished global sport. (New York Times)

Here is an expert from McGill University that can provide comment on this issue:

Lindsay Duncan, Associate Professor and William Dawson Scholar, Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education

Expert: COP25 - UN Climate Change Conference

McGill University — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 16:30:04 +0000

As the global climate emergency intensifies and greenhouse gas emissions continue to grow, governments will gather in Madrid for the UN Climate Change Conference COP25, from December 2 to 13, to take the next crucial steps in the UN climate change process. (United Nations)

Here is an expert from McGill University that can provide comment on this issue:

Sébastien Jodoin, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, McGill University

Expert: World AIDS Day

McGill University — Thu, 28 Nov 2019 16:10:53 +0000

Across the country, the week of November 21 to December 1 marks Canadian HIV/AIDS Awareness Week. It’s an occasion to raise awareness surrounding HIV/AIDS issues nationally and culminates in the international observance of World AIDS Day on December 1st of each year – a day dedicated to increasing awareness of HIV/AIDS issues worldwide. (Canadian AIDS Society)

Here is an expert from McGill University that can provide comment on this issue:

Expert: Black Friday shopping

McGill University — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 21:33:56 +0000

Black Friday is just around the corner, but Black Friday deals are already here. While the exact date of the North American shopping extravaganza this year is Nov. 29, many retailers have turned what used to be a weekend of special deals into a weeks-long marathon of advertising and price-slashing. (Global News)

Here is an expert from McGill University that can provide comment on this issue:

Expert: Health concerns related to the use of e-cigarettes (“vaping”)

McGill University — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 22:01:46 +0000

Although electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) were initially marketed as a potential smoking-cessation aid and a safer alternative to smoking, the long-term health effect of e-cigarette use (“vaping”) is unknown. Vaping e-liquids expose the user to several potentially harmful chemicals, including diacetyl, a flavouring compound known to cause bronchiolitis obliterans with inhalational exposure. (CMAJ)

Here is a list of experts from McGill University who can provide comment on this issue:

RONA-Lowe’s recent closures and layoffs

McGill University — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 18:25:15 +0000

Hardware store chain Lowe's announced Wednesday, November 20, a major restructuring that will shutter 34 of its stores across the country. Lowe's currently owns 67 stores in Canada, as well as 21 Réno-Dépôt stores and just over 400 Rona outlets, in addition to 100 stores under other banners. (CBC News)

Here is an expert from McGill University that can provide comment on this issue:

Experts: Federal cabinet selection

McGill University — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 14:47:52 +0000

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to unveil his new cabinet Wednesday, with significant changes expected to important portfolios such as foreign affairs, environment and climate change, and intergovernmental affairs. (iPolitics)

Here are experts from McGill University that can provide comment on these topics:

Experts: Impact of transit construction on travel behaviour and health of Montreal residents

McGill University — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 21:57:56 +0000

Montreal is undertaking a major overhaul of its transportation networks and services, with major projects like the Réseau express métropolitain (REM) and the Pie-IX bus rapid transit (BRT) underway. To examine the impacts of projects that are under-construction on the travel behaviour and the health and well-being of Montreal residents, researchers at McGill University are inviting commuters to participate in the Montreal Mobility Survey.

Here are experts that can provide comment on the preliminary results:

Experts: Understanding the sexual exploitation of minors in Quebec

McGill University — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 21:52:35 +0000

A new commission is looking into the sexual exploitation of minors in Quebec. In November, the commission launched its public consultations in Quebec City to develop a better understanding of the extent of the issue. Later it will travel to Montreal and Val-d'Or to meet with individuals and organizations that work to fight sexual exploitation. (La Presse)

Expert: Quebec’s youth and child protection services

McGill University — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 20:51:53 +0000

Quebec’s commission into youth rights and protection continues its public consultations across the province in an effort to identify challenges facing its youth protection services. Created in response to the death of a seven-year-old girl in Granby in April, the commission will hear from youth, families, experts and caseworkers. (Montreal Gazette)

Here is an expert from McGill University that can provide comment on this issue:

Expert: Perspectives on the 2019 Federal Elections

McGill University — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 20:17:26 +0000

The federal election is in less than two weeks and recent poll results show that 1 in 10 Canadians are still undecided about who will get their vote. Meanwhile discussions about the possibility of a minority government are on the rise. As a result, the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada has decided to organize a panel discussion on a range of election topics, including “undecided” voters and their impact on the results of the elections, measuring undecidedness, voter polarization and gender and politics.

Expert: Brexit

McGill University — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 16:48:13 +0000

The deadline for Brexit is October 31 and the uncertainty persists. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suspended parliament until October 14 and now a Scottish court ruled that Boris Johnson’s decision to suspend Parliament was illegal. (Washington Post)

Experts: Federal elections 2019

McGill University — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 18:53:36 +0000

Here are the McGill experts available to comment on the upcoming Canadian Federal Election. The election is scheduled to take place on October 21, 2019.

Expert: Fake newspaper sites

McGill University — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 20:07:05 +0000

Two websites claiming to be the pages for newspapers located in Quebec are the latest in a series of fake sites. The sites have extensive mastheads with staff titles, pictures and names. Stories posted on this site are translations or rewrites of original stories posted by other media outlets. These sites are earning revenue with little effort through Google AdSense. CBC

Expert: Capital One Financial data theft

McGill University — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 15:56:40 +0000

"Capital One Financial Corp announced Monday that the FBI has arrested an alleged hacker who reportedly accessed the personal information of as many as six million people in Canada and 100 million people in the United States." Global

Gabriella Coleman, Professor, Faculty of Arts, McGill University

Expert: Are mosquitoes driving you crazy?

McGill University — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 15:42:06 +0000

It is a particularly bad mosquito season in Montreal. "More snow in winter, more floods in spring, you'll get more mosquitoes." (Source: CBC)

Expert: New rules lay out rights of Canadian airline passengers

McGill University — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 15:53:04 +0000

The federal government has unveiled new protections for airline passengers, rules designed to make sure both airlines and the people who fly on them are up to date on what they are entitled to when things go wrong. (Source: CBC)

Expert: Gulf of Oman tankers attacked

McGill University — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 20:28:26 +0000

An attack on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman occured this morning. All crew members were evacuated and are safe, according to the owners of the two ships. (Source: CNN)

Here's a McGill expert that can provide analysis and context on the current developing situation in the Middle East:

Expert: Food Safety and Food Recall Warnings

McGill University — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 17:09:51 +0000

Food recall warnings by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency occurs almost every week in Canada.

Here's an expert who can answers questions about food safety:

Life after (and during) a PhD – a project designed to change expectations & the culture of the academy

McGill University — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 15:59:21 +0000

For the past four years a cross-Canada project developed by McGill University, TRaCE, has been gathering stories and data about life after (and during) a humanities PhD.

The goal?

To shift the expectations of PhD students away from a single-minded focus on a future in academe (since only about 30% will end up with tenure-track jobs) and give them a sense of a range of satisfying possible careers.

What will be the next big things in astronomy?

McGill University — Thu, 30 May 2019 17:40:09 +0000

It’s been an exciting time for astronomy lovers in the past few years: the first black hole picture amazed, many exoplanets have been discovered, gravitational waves were observed for the first time.

Now, what will be the next big things in astronomy?

Astronomers from across Canada will gather in Montreal June 17-20 to discuss emerging topics that could lead to big new advances in the field in the coming decade.

Expert: Tornado Season in the US

McGill University — Thu, 30 May 2019 17:33:48 +0000

“After a slow start, tornado season in the United States has suddenly become supercharged, with 500 twisters touching down over the past month and 12 consecutive days with eight or more of the devastating whirlwinds.” CBC

Eyad Atallah, Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, McGill University

“The active and dangerous tornado season in the United States raises questions about connections to climate change.”

Expert: Theresa May quits

McGill University — Fri, 24 May 2019 13:50:27 +0000

"Theresa May has said she will quit as Conservative leader on 7 June, paving the way for a contest to decide a new prime minister." (BBC)

Here's a McGill professor who's available to comment in the media on what it means for the United Kingdom:

Expert: Narendra Modi Elected with "historic mandate" in India

McGill University — Thu, 23 May 2019 20:15:39 +0000

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi has thanked the people of India for giving him a "historic mandate" of five more years in office, after a landslide victory in the general election." (BBC)

Expert: 2019 European Parliament election

McGill University — Thu, 16 May 2019 18:50:18 +0000

Between 23 and 26 May 2019, the EU’s citizens will elect a new European Parliament. Polls are showing a rise of euroskeptic but also green parties in most countries, while the party groups that are traditionally best represented in the European Parliament seem to be on the losing end.

To discuss the election, a public forum will be held with four EU experts who will discuss the current key issues of EU integration and engage in an open debate with the event’s participants.

For interviews:

Experts: Air Canada will buy Air Transat

McGill University — Thu, 16 May 2019 13:32:56 +0000

Air Canada will buy Air Transat, offering $13 a share, or about $ 520 million, for its rival. (La Presse)

Here are experts to comment what this transaction means for the consumers and the industry:

Media Advisory: Talking Science in the Age of Fake News

McGill University — Tue, 14 May 2019 14:37:23 +0000

Members of the media are invited to attend an event celebrating the 20^th anniversary of McGill University’s Office for Science and Society.

Expert: WhatsApp security flaw

McGill University — Tue, 14 May 2019 14:26:35 +0000

"WhatsApp has revealed a vulnerability in its system that could have allowed hackers access to its users' phones, with a London-based human rights lawyer possibly among the targets.
The encrypted messaging service, owned by Facebook (FB), said Monday that it had discovered and fixed the vulnerability the attackers had sought to exploit. The hackers could implant malicious code on a victim's phone by placing a voice call to the victim on WhatsApp." (CNN)

Experts: Secularism Bill 21

McGill University — Wed, 08 May 2019 15:00:19 +0000

Legislative hearings into Quebec's secularism bill started yesterday and will run until May 16. Here's an expert from McGill University that can provide comment on that issue:

Experts: 2019 Quebec Floods

McGill University — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 19:52:46 +0000

Here are McGill University professors who can comment on the flooding situation in Quebec:

Expert: World Maternal Mental Health Day (May 1)

McGill University — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 20:27:12 +0000

May 1 is World Maternal Mental Health Day. Life changes around pregnancy make women more vulnerable to mental illness. The negative cycle of poverty and mental illness impact on a woman’s ability to function and thrive. This may also directly affect her foetus or child, with long-lasting physical, cognitive and emotional outcomes. Mental health care provides the necessary support to empower women to identify resources and personal capabilities.

Expert: Earth Day (April 22)

McGill University — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 18:18:27 +0000

Each year, Earth Day—April 22—marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970.

Expert: how to restore Notre-Dame de Paris?

McGill University — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 17:45:48 +0000

"A fire swept across the top of the Notre Dame Cathedral while the soaring Paris landmark was under renovations Monday, collapsing its spire and threatening one of the world's greatest architectural treasures." (CTV News)

Expert: 100th anniversary of the International Labour Organization

McGill University — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 14:47:12 +0000

On April 11, the International Labour Organization (ILO) will celebrate its 100^th anniversary and Adelle Blackett, Canada Research Chair in Transnational Labour Law and Development, is available to discuss with reporters why this organization is still relevant today.

Expert: Ethiopian Airlines air crash

McGill University — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 15:48:20 +0000

"A jetliner carrying 157 people crashed shortly after takeoff from the Ethiopian capital Sunday, killing everyone aboard and carving a crater into the ground, authorities said. At least 35 nationalities were among the dead, including 18 Canadians." (CBC)

Experts: New Canada's Food Guide

McGill University — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 15:22:10 +0000

"Instead of eating four food groups, Canadians are now encouraged to follow three guidelines on what to eat regularly, what to avoid and the importance of cooking and preparing meals at home." (CBC)

Here are two McGill experts from the School of Human Nutrition who are available to answer media requests on the newly released Canadian food guide:

Experts: What to expect from Brexit?

McGill University — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 15:22:18 +0000

The March 29th Brexit deadline is coming fast for the United Kingdom and the European Union. What then can we expect from Brexit? Here are McGill experts available to answer your questions:

Experts: COP24 UN Climate Change Conference

McGill University — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 20:02:16 +0000

Sébastien Jodoin, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, McGill University

Experts: US Midterm Elections 2018

McGill University — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 19:32:48 +0000

Here are McGill professors and researchers that are available to comment on the upcoming 2018 US midterm elections on November 6, 2018:

Expert - Cyber security

McGill University — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 18:56:11 +0000

Organized crime is moving online and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is struggling to keep up, according to a briefing note prepared for RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki when she took over the top job earlier this year. CBC

Allen Mendelsohn – Faculty Lecturer, Faculty of Law, McGill University

Allen Mendelsohn is a Montreal lawyer specializing in internet law. He teaches The Internet and Privacy course at the Faculty of Law.

Expert: Hurricane Florence

McGill University — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 15:28:55 +0000

"With a Category 4 hurricane rapidly approaching and weather officials issuing a hurricane warning for more than 300 miles of coastline, more than 1 million people faced a choice Tuesday: stay home and take their chances with the storm, or compete with heavy traffic to drive inland." (CNN)

Experts: World Suicide Prevention Day (Sept. 10, 2018)

McGill University — Wed, 05 Sep 2018 18:37:01 +0000

Rob Whitley, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, McGill University

Experts - Federal Court of Appeal revokes construction approvals for Trans Mountain

McGill University — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 16:14:52 +0000

"In a stunning blow, the Federal Court of Appeal has quashed the government's approvals to build the Trans Mountain expansion project — a major victory for Indigenous groups and environmentalists opposed to the $7.4-billion project." (CBC )

Experts - NAFTA negotiations

McGill University — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 15:14:46 +0000

Kryzsztof Pelc, Political Science, McGill University

Professor Pelc's research examines the international political economy, with a focus on international rules. He also look at the rules of the World Trade Organization (WTO).

kj.pelc [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)

Canada ready to make concessions on dairy to secure NAFTA deal

Experts - Quebec election campaign

McGill University — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 15:31:07 +0000

Graham Fraser, Visiting Professor, McGill Institute for the Study of Canada

Distinguished author and journalist Graham Fraser joined the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada as a visiting professor. Fraser served as the sixth Commissioner of Official Languages from 2006 to 2016, becoming the longest-serving Commissioner in this post. With an extensive knowledge of language issues and cultural policy in Québec and Canada, he's available to provide comments on the current Quebec elections.

Experts - Back to school

McGill University — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 19:40:55 +0000

Social anxiety

Tina Montreuil, Assistant Professor, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, McGill University

Professor Montreuil is the Director of Childhood Anxiety and Regulation of Emotions Laboratory (C.A.R.E.) Research Group at McGill. She can talk about social anxiety in children and how parents can help their children overcome anxiety.

Tina.montreuil [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)

Expert: Saudi Arabia expels Canadian envoy over criticism

McGill University — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 14:39:20 +0000

"Saudi Arabia expelled the Canadian ambassador on Monday and froze "all new business" with Ottawa over its criticism of the ultraconservative kingdom's arrest of women's rights -- yet another warning to the West reflecting Riyadh's new assertive foreign policy." (CTV News)

Experts: Radar evidence of liquid water on Mars

McGill University — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 16:04:02 +0000

"A Mars orbiter has detected a wide lake of liquid water hidden below the planet’s southern ice sheets. There have been much-debated hints of tiny, ephemeral amounts of water on Mars before. But if confirmed, this lake marks the first discovery of a long-lasting cache of the liquid." (Science News)

Experts: AIDS 2018 conference (July 23-27)

McGill University — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 15:25:57 +0000

"The International AIDS Conference is the largest conference on any global health issue in the world. First convened during the peak of the AIDS epidemic in 1985, it continues to provide a unique forum for the intersection of science, advocacy, and human rights. Each conference is an opportunity to strengthen policies and programmes that ensure an evidence-based response to the epidemic. The 22nd International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2018) will be hosted in Amsterdam, Netherlands 23-27 July 2018." (AIDS 2018)

Expert: Order for 60 Airbus A220 jets

McGill University — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 18:33:03 +0000

“A new U.S. airline start-up announced its plans Tuesday to buy 60 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, with deliveries beginning in 2021. (…) Airbus markets and supports the A220 aircraft, which is manufactured under the recently finalized partnership agreement between Airbus, Bombardier & Investment Québec.” (Fox)

Expert: Trudeau in Latvia commits to extra troops, extended stay in NATO mission

McGill University — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 14:02:57 +0000

Canada will commit extra troops and remain in Latvia as part of NATO's mission to deter potential Russian aggression until 2023, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed Tuesday. (source: CBC)

Prof. T.V. Paul, James McGill Professor of International Relations, Department of Political Science, McGill University

Teens suffer more concussion during the World Cup

McGill University — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 14:08:45 +0000

McGill professor Isabelle Gagnon and colleagues have recently shown that the number of teenagers in the Montreal area who were admitted to the emergency room because of injuries caused during an improvised soccer game had experienced peaks during World Cups organized between 1999 and 2014.

Isabelle Gagnon, Professor, School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University

Expert: World Cup and knee injuries in soccer

McGill University — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 14:05:55 +0000

As the World Cup in Russia is ongoing, did you know that McGill hosts a Medical Centre of Excellence in partnership with CBI-Concordia Physio Sport?

Expert: Hurricane Season 2018

McGill University — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 19:32:05 +0000

The first named storm, Alberto had already passed through the gulf coast by the end of May. There is a lot of anxiety concerning hurricanes this year, after the destruction they caused last year.

John Gyakum, Professor, Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, McGill University

Expert: America may soon face its biggest labor strike in decades

McGill University — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 18:38:50 +0000

The Teamsters and UPS could be heading toward the nation's largest strike in decades. Source CNN

Barry Eidlin, Professor of Sociology, McGill University

Experts: Guatemala volcano eruption

McGill University — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 13:43:25 +0000

“Rescuers scoured a lava- and ash-ravaged landscape in Guatemala for a third straight day on Wednesday in search of survivors and victims of Fuego volcano’s calamitous eruption, which has killed at least 99 people.” (Reuters)

Experts: Federal government to buy Trans Mountain pipeline for $4.5B

McGill University — Tue, 29 May 2018 15:10:25 +0000

“The Liberal government will buy the Trans Mountain pipeline and related infrastructure for $4.5 billion, and spend billions more to build the controversial expansion.” (CBC)

Sébastien Jodoin, Faculty of Law, McGill University

Experts: G7

McGill University — Thu, 17 May 2018 20:42:08 +0000

The 2018 G7 Summit will take place from June 8-9 in the Charlevoix, Quebec. The McGill experts who can comment on various issues related to the G7 meeting are:

Trade treaties & World Trade Organization (WTO)

Krzysztof Pelc, Department of Political Science, McGill University

Experts: W.H.O. calls on all nations to rid foods of artificial trans fats in the next five years

McGill University — Wed, 16 May 2018 19:16:57 +0000

The World Health Organization is calling on all nations to rid foods of artificial trans fats in the next five years. (Source CBC news)

Andre Krumel Portella, Postdoctoral fellow of nutrition and neuroscience at the McGill Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics

Expert: May 17 – International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

McGill University — Mon, 14 May 2018 18:42:43 +0000

The International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is observed on May 17 every year and aims to coordinate international events that raise awareness of LGBT rights violations and stimulate interest in LGBT rights work worldwide.

Shannon Herrick, Master's student with the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, McGill University

WHO says 19 dead, 39 infected so far in Congo Ebola outbreak

McGill University — Mon, 14 May 2018 15:38:20 +0000

A new volcanic fissure on Hawaii's Big Island sent gases and lava exploding into the air, prompting officials to issue calls for more evacuations as residents awaited a possible major eruption at Kilauea volcano's summit. (source Reuters)

Expert: New volcanic lava fissure in Hawaii prompts more evacuations

McGill University — Mon, 14 May 2018 15:19:44 +0000

Expert: Israel and Iran trade fire

McGill University — Fri, 11 May 2018 18:52:26 +0000

Iran says it is ready to restart its nuclear program on an "industrial scale" in the wake of the decision by US President Donald Trump to abandon the deal that curbs the country's nuclear ambitions. (source CNN)

Expert: Nursing shortages - National Nursing Week, May 7-13 2018

McGill University — Thu, 10 May 2018 17:39:20 +0000

The Comité jeunesse of the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec believes that the clinical and academic milieu must individually and collectively ensure a better integration of new nursing graduates into the workforce.

(Link to report)

Expert: Google Duplex / AI

McGill University — Thu, 10 May 2018 17:35:58 +0000

Google’s AI fest offers an ominous glimpse of the robot future: Machines fooling humans into thinking they are people raise obvious ethical concerns (source: Financial Times)

Expert : Trump pulls out of Iran Nuclear Deal

McGill University — Tue, 08 May 2018 20:33:32 +0000

"Trump pulls U.S. out of 'disastrous' Iran nuclear deal, will restore sanctions; President Donald Trump announced Tuesday the U.S. will pull out of the landmark nuclear accord with Iran, dealing a profound blow to U.S. allies and potentially deepening the president's isolation on the world stage." (CBC)

Experts: La Presse becomes a non-profit entity.

McGill University — Tue, 08 May 2018 20:26:27 +0000

"Montreal's La Presse to become non-profit entity; Desmarais family will donate $50M before severing ties" CBC

Amnesty for Caribbean Immigrants in Britain: A Question of Moral and Human Rights Protection

McGill University — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 17:36:09 +0000

Prime Minister Theresa May has apologised to Caribbean leaders over the Windrush generation controversy, at a Downing Street meeting. She said she was "genuinely sorry" about the anxiety caused by the Home Office threatening the children of Commonwealth citizens with deportation. The UK government "valued" the contribution they had made, she said, and they had a right to stay in the UK. It comes amid reports some are still facing deportation. (source BBC News)

Expert: March for our Lives

McGill University — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 20:10:01 +0000

These McGill University experts are available to comment on a Montreal protest to show support for stricter gun laws in the US:

"Montrealers show support for U.S. youth leading movement for stricter gun laws", CBC News

Expert: Risks of Under-Age Drinking

McGill University — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 18:33:17 +0000

"Acute intoxication with alcohol is common in Quebec. Between January 1 and November 26, 2017, emergency services received 2,332 young people aged 12 to 24 for this reason. This equates to 214 cases per month, 49 cases per week or 7 cases per day." (Institut national de santé publique)

Media advisory: Reaction to the 2018 Federal Budget

McGill University — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 22:01:02 +0000

Will the upcoming federal budget deliver and implement the Naylor report’s recommendations to fund and revitalize fundamental science research in Canada?

Martha Crago, Vice-Principal (Research and Innovation) at McGill University, is available to provide reactions in media interviews on Federal budget day on February 27, 2018, and on February 28.

Expert: Consumer-price inflation and U.S. monetary policy (Feb. 14, 2018)

McGill University — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 18:32:49 +0000

“Analysts forecast U.S. consumer price inflation, to be released on Wednesday, to have slowed to 1.9 percent in January from a year earlier, while the core measure is seen ticking down to 1.7 percent… An above-forecast figure could well spark a fresh selloff in stocks and bonds. Central bankers have not exhibited much concern over the equity rout, indicating they intend to push on with plans to tighten monetary policy this year.” (Reuters)

Expert: Milk Price Hike in Quebec

McGill University — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 16:50:51 +0000

“The province’s Régie des marchés agricoles et alimentaires has authorized an increase in the price of milk. (…) The price hike generally ranges from four to six cents a litre.” (Montreal Gazette)

Expert: Hydro-Québec's Northern Pass electricity project rejected by New Hampshire

McGill University — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 16:44:48 +0000

“Regulators in the state of New Hampshire have rejected a major electricity project being piloted by Quebec's hydro utility and its American partner, Eversource.” (CBC)

François Bouffard, Electrical and Computer Engineering, McGill University

Expert: Brexit

McGill University — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 20:07:29 +0000

“The government is to release a leaked Brexit analysis that shows the UK economy would be significantly worse off in every modelled scenario, after it decided not to oppose a Labour motion calling for the documents to be issued.” (The Guardian)

Brian Lewis, Professor of History, Department of History & Classical Studies, McGill University

Expert: 'Super Blue/Blood Moon' coming on Jan. 31

McGill University — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 19:55:17 +0000

NASA says that the next full moon will be a ‘super blue blood moon’. What does it mean? Kelly Lepo, coordinator of the McGill Space Institute, is available to answer your questions. (NASA)

Kelly Lepo, Coordinator, McGill Space Institute

(514) 398-4471, Kelly.Lepo [at] mcgill.ca

Expert: Philippine Volcano Erupts

McGill University — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 19:50:28 +0000

Expert: Philippine Volcano Erupts

“The Philippines' most active volcano exploded thunderously Monday, sending a huge grey column of lava fragments, ash and steam into the sky and prompting authorities to warn that a violent eruption may be imminent.” (CBC)

John Stix, Earth and Planetary Sciences McGill University

Experts: NAFTA negotiations in Montreal

McGill University — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 19:44:23 +0000

A sixth round of NAFTA negotiations is taking place this week in Montreal, with key players say the focus is on constructive discussion.” (CTV News)

Kryzsztof Pelc, Political Science, McGill University

Experts: Alzheimer’s disease

McGill University — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 15:30:02 +0000

January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Canada. McGill and its affiliated institutions have experts in the following areas of Alzheimer’s detection and treatment who are available to comment:

Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA)) based at the Jewish General Hospital: Website

Early detection of AD through genetic and cognitive markers

Experts: DACA and TPS

McGill University — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 14:15:13 +0000

Jose Mauricio Gaona, O’Brien Fellow at the McGill Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism

Under US law, immigration authorities may exercise discretionary powers to allow otherwise inadmissible or removable aliens to enter or remain in the country. Such powers include, but are not limited to: (i) deferred actions, 8 U.S.C. § 1227(d)(2), e.g., DACA, (ii) parole to enter the U.S. on humanitarian grounds, 8 U.S.C. § 1182(d)(5)(A), and (iii) Temporary Protected Status for foreign nationals of designated states and circumstances, 8 U.S.C. § 1254(a), e.g., El Salvador, Haiti.

Expert: Labour groups protest Tim Hortons’ response to Ontario minimum wage

McGill University — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 19:16:48 +0000

Labour organizations across Ontario are holding rallies today to protest the actions some Tim Hortons franchises have taken in response to an increase in the province's minimum wage. (The Globe and Mail)

Barry Eidlin, Professor of Sociology at McGill University

Experts: Smog in Montreal

McGill University — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 20:18:25 +0000

“Officials in the city of Montreal have issued the latest of several smog alerts today and they hope to improve air quality by restricting the use of wood-burning appliances made popular after the devastating ice storm of 1998.” (RCI Net)

Expert - Democrat Wins Senate Seat in Alabama (USA)

McGill University — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 16:59:58 +0000

“Doug Jones on Tuesday became the first Democrat in a generation to win a Senate seat in Alabama.” (CNN)

Harold Waller, Political Science, McGill University

Expert: Geminids Meteor Shower

McGill University — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 15:39:49 +0000

The Geminids meteor showers will peak on the evening of Dec. 13 and continue until early morning Dec. 14. The meteors will be bright and you can see up to 120 meteors an hour stream across the sky. Observers need to go to areas with little light pollution.

Dr. Kelly Lepo, McGill Space Institute

Expert: Why Walmart Is Changing Its Official Name

McGill University — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 19:50:58 +0000

What to look for in future Canada, China trade talks

McGill University — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 20:54:02 +0000

“Prime Minister Justin Trudeau landed in Beijing on Sunday, with expanding trade with China at the top of his agenda. As the United States under President Trump becomes increasingly protectionist, Canada is moving in the opposite direction.” (New York Times)

Krzysztof J. Pelc, Political Science, McGill University

New Investment in Public Psychotherapy in Quebec

McGill University — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 20:52:43 +0000

“Quebec’s mental health is getting a boost as Health Minister Gaetan Barrette announced a $35 million public program to provide psychotherapy to those who need it.” (CTV News)

Rob Whitley, Department of Psychiatry, McGill University

Expert: Mount Agung volcano eruption in Indonesia

McGill University — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 21:47:31 +0000

“A large eruption of Bali’s restless Mount Agung volcano could be imminent, Indonesian officials have said as they called for 100,000 people to leave the area.” (The Guardian)

Don Baker, professor and volcano expert at McGill University

Expert: Why You Should Pay Attention to K-pop Group BTS Performing at The American Music Awards

McGill University — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 20:12:40 +0000

The K-pop boy group BTS (aka Bangtan Sonyeondan (Korean) or “Beyond the Scene” (English)) will be performing live at the American Music Awards (AMAs) this Sunday in Los Angeles. This will mark the first time that a K-pop group has had a solo stage performance on an American music awards show, after Psy performed with MC Hammer during the 2012 AMAs.

Experts: Trudeau’s visit in Vietnam, the TPP, and Myanmar

McGill University — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 20:21:01 +0000

Talks on the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement have stalled, and some news reports are laying the blame on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, according to Global News and the National Post.

Expert: What’s happening in Saudi Arabia?

McGill University — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 20:20:10 +0000

“Hezbollah's leader said on Friday that Saudi Arabia had declared war on Lebanon and his Iran-backed group, accusing Riyadh of detaining Saad al-Hariri and forcing him to resign as Lebanon's prime minister to destabilize the country.” (The Globe and Mail)

Rex Brynen, Political Science, McGill University

Expert: Global atmospheric CO2 levels hit record high

McGill University — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 20:19:06 +0000

“The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere increased at record speed last year to hit a level not seen for more than three million years, the UN has warned.” (The Guardian)

Eyad Atallah, Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, McGill University

He’s a research associate and course lecturer at McGill University. He can talk about the impact of climate change on weather patterns and discuss what lies ahead.

Experts: Bombardier to partner with Airbus on CSeries program

McGill University — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 16:44:05 +0000

Bombardier Inc. announced it has sold a majority stake in its CSeries passenger jet business to European aerospace giant Airbus for no cost. (CBC)

Experts: Municipal elections

McGill University — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 12:36:58 +0000

Here are McGill researchers available and interested to comment on the municipal elections in Montreal:

Richard Shearmur, School of Urban Planning, McGill University

Professor Shearmur is an urbanist who studies innovative municipalities, urban and regional development, and real estate.

richard.shearmur [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)

Experts: NAFTA

McGill University — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 15:34:25 +0000

“Contentious new U.S. demands are set to hit NAFTA negotiating tables on Wednesday, threatening to push modernization talks toward collapse as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau again tries to remind U.S. President Donald Trump of the trade pact's merits.” (BNN)

Andrea Bjorklund, Professor, Faculty of Law, McGill University

Nobel Prize in Physics goes to gravitational wave scientists

McGill University — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 15:38:58 +0000

The Nobel Prize in Physics 2017 was divided, one half awarded to Rainer Weiss, the other half jointly to Barry C. Barish and Kip S. Thorne "for decisive contributions to the LIGO detector and the observation of gravitational waves". (Nobel Prize)

Experts: New U.S. Travel Ban Order

McGill University — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 18:27:59 +0000

“President Trump on Sunday issued a new order indefinitely banning almost all travel to the United States from seven countries, including most of the nations covered by his original travel ban, citing threats to national security posed by letting their citizens into the country.” (The New York Times)

Expert: German Election + Immigrant/Refugee Question

McGill University — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 16:28:49 +0000

The German election is on Sunday, September 24. One of the “hot” issues in the election is the number of immigrants/refugees that Germany has taken in.

Thomas Soehl, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Sociology, McGill University

He can talk about how German discomfort with immigrants/refugees may be related to the kind of nationalism that evolved after Germain loss of territory following the 1st World War.

Expert: Climate Change and How to Produce Food in a Smart Way

McGill University — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 16:24:30 +0000

The effects of climate change on food security and nutrition are one of the major challenges facing humanity in the coming decades. Reflection is needed in order to adapt the agri-food system to this new climate and social reality. McGill professors are participating fromSeptember 24-27 in the International Symposium on Food Security and Nutrition in the Age of Climate Change in Quebec City. (Source)

Experts: Orange Butterflies in Quebec

McGill University — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 20:03:53 +0000

Orange butterflies have been spotted by many in the South of Quebec this weekend. Contrary to popular beliefs, they are not monarchs, but Painted Ladies.

Stéphanie Boucher, Curator, Lyman Entomological Museum

She’s an insect expert. She can answer your questions about butterflies.
stephanie.boucher [at] mcgill.ca, 514-398-7914 (English, French)

Expert: Montreal pitch as Amazon’s 2nd headquarters

McGill University — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 20:03:27 +0000

“Wanted: A place with a million people, a diverse population, good schools and malleable lawmakers. Room to accommodate up to 50,000 workers. Canadian provinces also welcome to apply.” (New York Times)

Experts: Hurricane Irma

McGill University — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 17:11:54 +0000

“As a Category 5 with sustained winds of 185 miles per hour, Irma now ranks among the most powerful hurricanes (as measured by wind speed) ever recorded. Irma has sustained these 185 mph winds for more than 24 hours, a record length of time. And it’s one of the most powerful cyclones to ever make landfall.” (Vox)

Experts: Dreamers and DACA in the US

McGill University — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 17:08:30 +0000

“As 15 states and Washington DC filed suit against Donald Trump over the rescinding of protection for young people brought to the US illegally as children, House speaker Paul Ryan said such ‘Dreamers’ should ‘rest easy’ as Congress tackled immigration reform.” (The Guardian)

Expert: Violence in Myanmar

McGill University — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 17:05:48 +0000

“The United Nations secretary-general, António Guterres, has appealed to Myanmar to end the violence that has led more than 120,000 Rohingya people to flee in the last two weeks, which he warned was ‘creating a situation that can destabilise the region’.” (The Guardian)

Erik Kuhonta, Political Science, McGill University

Expert: Airbnb and the Quebec government

McGill University — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 17:23:22 +0000

“Airbnb and the Government of Quebec have finalized the first-ever tax agreement in Canada that will allow Airbnb to collect and remit the tax on accommodation on behalf of hosts using its residential sharing platform.

Expert: tree damage due to storms

McGill University — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 19:05:38 +0000

"The storm, which hit Tuesday afternoon and brought winds of up to 120 km/h, snapped tree branches, uprooted trees and downed hydro poles from the West Island over to the Saint-Henri neighbourhood, but authorities say there have been no reported injuries." (CBC)

David Wees, Plant Science, Macdonald Campus, McGill University

David Wees' research interests include horticulture, greenhouses, sweet potatoes, and urban agriculture. He will answer questions from the media on tree damage due to storms.

Back-to-school experts

McGill University — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 20:01:24 +0000

Minorities and bullying

Religious bullying & religious literacy, inclusion of minorities in public education – alice.chan [at] mail.mcgill.ca (Alice Chan), Ph.D Candidate, Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE), English only

Expert: Unemployment and the Aging Workforce

McGill University — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 18:46:56 +0000

“Bad news for anyone who still believes in freedom from work at 55. The number of women of this age and older who reported having jobs rose by 14,000 from June and by 66,000 from a year earlier. The number of working men aged 55 and older increased by 69,000 from 2016.” (Maclean’s)

Fabian Lange, Associate Professor of Economics, McGill University

Expert: National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

McGill University — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 17:47:57 +0000

“A coalition composed mainly of relatives of missing and murdered Indigenous women is demanding the replacement of all remaining commissioners and a reset of the inquiry initiated by the federal Liberal government to look into the tragedy.” (The Globe and Mail)

Strong Link Between Child Welfare and Youth Homelessness in Canada

McGill University — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 17:44:29 +0000

A new report shows that almost sixty percent (57.8%) of homeless youth in Canada report involvement with the child welfare system at some point in their lives. In comparison, among the general population in Canada, roughly 0.3% of youth have child welfare involvement. This suggests that youth experiencing homelessness are 193 times more likely than youth in the general population to report involvement with the child welfare system.

Expert: Impact of forest fires in Western Canada on unborn children

McGill University — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 19:18:52 +0000

B.C. wildfire season worst in six decades, still far from over
“Kevin Skrepnek of the B.C. Wildfire Service said Thursday that 4,910 square kilometres of forest, bush and grassland have been torched, making 2017 the second worst in recorded history in terms of land destroyed. August is usually one of the busiest months for fire, so the situation could get worse, he added.”
Vancouver Sun

Expert: Air passenger bill of rights

McGill University — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 15:51:19 +0000

“A new air passenger bill of rights would punish airlines for keeping people on the tarmac longer than three hours, forcing them to compensate passengers. But it would not compel carriers to disembark a plane delayed for long periods.” (CBC)

John Gradek, lecturer, School of Continuing Studies, McGill University

Expert on Census 2016: More Canadians living alone and without children (August 2)

McGill University — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 15:45:24 +0000

“Canadians are living increasingly alone and without children, according to the latest census figures released by Statistics Canada.” (CBC)

Experts: Dairy, lumber and NAFTA (UPDATED)

McGill University — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 20:48:13 +0000

“U.S. President Donald Trump's surprisingly caustic complaints about trade with Canada in recent days could be setting the stage for a broader renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement than previously advertised.” (Metro News)

Andrea Bjorklund, Professor, Faculty of Law, McGill University

Expert: male eating disorder on the rise

McGill University — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 13:11:54 +0000

In the United Kingdom, "the number of adult men being admitted to hospital with an eating disorder has risen by 70% over the past six years – the same rate of increase as among women," reports The Guardian. Is there a similar trend in Canada?

Supreme Court: National Energy Board needs to consult with Indigenous peoples over energy projects

McGill University — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 18:01:33 +0000

“The Supreme Court of Canada has quashed plans for seismic testing in Nunavut, delivering a major victory to Inuit who argued they were inadequately consulted before the National Energy Board gave oil companies the green light to conduct this disruptive activity.” (CBC)

Venezuela's Collapse: Rule of law and economy almost non-existent

McGill University — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 19:41:21 +0000

Expert: Giant iceberg breaks off Antarctica

McGill University — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 14:45:50 +0000

"One of the biggest icebergs on record has broken away from Antarctica, scientists said on Wednesday, creating an extra hazard for ships around the continent as it breaks up." (CBC)

Interest rates - Bank of Canada meeting (July 12, 2017)

McGill University — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 19:36:32 +0000

“For months the consensus has been that interest rates in Canada would remain stable right into 2018. Now Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz and his colleagues are dropping broad hints that the central bank will move a lot sooner, perhaps as early as next Wednesday’s meeting.” (Toronto Star)

Venezuela: Peace offering from Maduro

McGill University — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 19:31:09 +0000

“The transfer of Venezuela's most prominent political prisoner from a military stockade to house arrest was widely viewed as a peace offering by President Nicolas Maduro to opponents who have led months of street protests against his beleaguered government.” (CBC)

Phil Oxhorn, Department of Political Science, McGill University

Expert: preventing concussions this summer

McGill University — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 20:07:36 +0000

This summer, whether in summer camps or sports leagues, children will practise outdoor sports. However, parents and educators need to be aware of the risk of head injury and concussion. Professor Isabelle Gagnon is available to speak about prevention and rehabilitation following a traumatic brain injury.

Isabelle Gagnon, Assistant Professor, School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University

Expert : Rising Tension with North Korea

McGill University — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 17:53:49 +0000

“President Trump warned Thursday that North Korea could face “some pretty severe” consequences after its defiant test of an intercontinental ballistic missile, but Washington also confronted firm opposition from Russia and China over any possible response.” (Washington Post)

Experts: Molson plans new Montreal-area brewery

McGill University — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 18:57:40 +0000

“Molson-Coors is planning to build a brewery in the Montreal area instead of renovating its existing brewery on Notre-Dame St. E. (…) While the fate of the existing brewery hasn’t been decided, Lefebvre says the company won’t abandon the site.” (Montreal Gazette)

Expert: Omar Khadr to receive apology and compensation package

McGill University — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 17:58:31 +0000

“The Trudeau government is poised to offer an apology and a $10-million compensation package to former child soldier Omar Khadr for abuses he suffered while detained in the U.S. military prison for captured and suspected terrorists at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.” (The Globe and Mail)

Experts: U.S. travel ban

McGill University — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 15:13:26 +0000

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Here are some McGill professors available to comment on the US Executive order that suspends the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program for 120 days and suspends entry by citizens of Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen for 90 days:

Floods in Quebec

McGill University — Tue, 09 May 2017 17:51:46 +0000

Suzanne King, Department of Psychiatry, McGill University and Douglas Institute

She can talk about the importance of keeping pregnant women away from stress, for themselves and their baby. Professor King is a specialist in prenatal maternal stress. She began the Iowa Flood Study right after major flooding in this US state in June 2008. Her group added disaster questionnaires to an existing study of pregnant women for whom mental health data had been collected prior to the flooding.

Expert: Sanctuary cities (NEW)

McGill University — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 20:45:38 +0000

“A judge in San Francisco on Tuesday temporarily blocked President Trump’s efforts to starve localities of federal funds when they limit their cooperation with immigration enforcement, a stinging rejection of his threats to make so-called sanctuary cities fall in line.” (The New York Times)

Víctor M. Muñiz-Fraticelli, Professor of Law and Political Science, McGill University

Expert: Ontario's Fair Housing Plan

McGill University — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 20:43:32 +0000

“Ontario's Fair Housing Plan introduces a comprehensive package of measures to help more people find affordable homes, increase supply, protect buyers and renters and bring stability to the real estate market.” (Source)

Desmond Tsang, Professor, Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University

Expert on Trade: Brexit, CETA, and Canada-China free trade

McGill University — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 17:28:54 +0000

What will be the impact of Brexit on Canada? What will happen with the new upcoming new Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) this summer? Also, what can one expect from upcoming free trade talks between Canada and China?

Andrea Bjorklund, Professor, Faculty of Law, McGill University

Expert: OECD report on Montreal’s employment and innovation

McGill University — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 17:38:50 +0000

The OECD has released a report titled "City of Talent Montreal: An Action Plan for Boosting Employment, Innovation and Skills": “Montreal has huge potential to become one of the most dynamic cities across OECD countries, thanks to its talented and creative population. Yet the city has not demonstrated outstanding results in terms of job creation and collective wealth generation in the past few”.

Experts: Federal Budget 2017

McGill University — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 20:00:36 +0000

Finance Minister Bill Morneau will introduce the federal government's latest budget on March 22, 2017.

Richard Gold, Faculty of Law, McGill University

His area of expertise is innovation policy, the clusters the government is announcing, and other programs they may mention to bolster how Canadian firms can become world players. He teaches in the area of intellectual property, international intellectual property, comparative intellectual property, innovation policy and intellectual property management.

Expert: NASA News Conference on exoplanet (Feb. 22, 2017)

McGill University — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 15:39:35 +0000

NASA will hold a news conference at 1 p.m. EST Wednesday, Feb. 22, to present new findings on planets that orbit stars other than our sun, known as exoplanets. The event will air live on NASA Television. (Source: NASA)

Expert on Israel: What's happening to the Two-state solution?

McGill University — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 20:01:18 +0000

"Palestinians reacted with anger and bafflement on Wednesday after the Trump administration apparently backed away from insisting that having two states — one for Israelis, one for Palestinians — was the only viable solution to the decades-long Middle East conflict." (New York Times)

"The peace process has been moribund. Trump and Netanyahu have shaken it up but the implications are hard to anticipate."
—Harold Waller

McGill University at the American Academy for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

McGill University — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 21:56:05 +0000

Hynes Convention Center - Boston

Jumpstarting Neurological Research through Open Science – MNI & McGill University

Friday, February 17, 2017, 1:30-2:30 PM/ Room 208

Expert: New influx of asylum seekers crossing US border

McGill University — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 16:11:46 +0000

Experts: Quebec mosque shooting

McGill University — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 17:58:02 +0000

Here are McGill professors available to comment on the Quebec mosque shooting:

Experts: Donald Trump's Administration

McGill University — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 20:35:12 +0000

These McGill University experts are available to comment on decisions made by Donald Trump and his team:

Separated Fathers: Breaking the Isolation

McGill University — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 18:26:16 +0000

Around 40% of heterosexual marriage in Canada ends in divorce, and 70% of breakups are initiated by the woman. Robert Whitley, professor in social psychiatry at McGill University, directed a short documentary on a group of separated fathers in Montreal who discuss their struggles, challenges and perseverance. Documentary can be live-streamed here.

Expert: “Intelligence report claims Russia has compromising information on Trump”

McGill University — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 18:05:44 +0000

"The chiefs of America’s intelligence agencies last week presented President Obama and President-elect Donald J. Trump with a summary of unsubstantiated reports that Russia had collected compromising and salacious personal information about Mr. Trump, two officials with knowledge of the briefing said.” (New York Times)

Experts: US Presidential Inauguration (Jan. 20, 2017)

McGill University — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 15:14:49 +0000

These McGill University experts are available to comment on the US presidential inauguration of Donald Trump:

Jacob Levy, Dept. of Political Science, McGill University

Expert: Famine in Nigeria

McGill University — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 17:41:02 +0000

“More than 2,000 people may have died of famine this year in parts of northeast Nigeria which cannot be reached by aid agencies due to an insurgency by Islamic militant group Boko Haram, hunger experts said on Tuesday.” (Reuters)

Academic Freedom in a Volatile World

McGill University — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 19:29:57 +0000

The Scholars at Risk Network organizes two sessions on December 8 in Ottawa to discuss threats to academic freedom.

Around the world today, scholars are attacked because of their words, their ideas and their place in society.

Sea ice extent in Arctic and Antarctic reached record lows in November

McGill University — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 19:27:17 +0000

“Both the Arctic and Antarctic experienced record lows in sea ice extent in November, with scientists astonished to see Arctic ice actually retreating at a time when the region enters the cold darkness of winter.” (The Guardian) (National Snow & Ice Data Center)

Ottawa approves two pipelines, rejects one

McGill University — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 17:38:27 +0000

“Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced approvals for two major export pipelines Tuesday, while dismissing a third pipeline and imposing a ban on oil tanker traffic on the northern section of B.C.’s coast.” (Financial Post)

Tales from the South Pole

McGill University — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 17:30:40 +0000

McGill astrophysicist Matt Dobbs is spending a month at the South Pole helping to install a new camera in a huge telescope designed to help untangle mysteries of the universe by examining the cosmic microwave background -- the light left over from the Big Bang.

The Neuroscience of HIV: World AIDS Day (Dec. 1)

McGill University — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 17:28:33 +0000

Dec. 1 is World AIDS Day, a time to raise awareness about a disease that has afflicted 70 million people worldwide, 35 million of whom have died as a result.

When most people think of AIDS, they generally do not think of a neurological disease, yet HIV infection can have an important impact on brain function. Untreated, HIV can cause severe dementia.

Why are 7 Million Canadians at greater risk of chronic disease?

McGill University — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 17:58:52 +0000

There is a growing body of evidence linking dental diseases to general health conditions, such as diabetes and pneumonia, and the barriers facing the estimated seven million Canadians who are unable to access dental care.

Fighting new viruses: should we make some mosquitoes extinct? (Nov. 23)

McGill University — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 17:50:21 +0000

Chris Cloutier will tackle the controversial issue of mosquito eradication November 23 at 7:00 PM during a Food for thought talk at Macdonald Campus.

Homework without tears (Nov. 21)

McGill University — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 17:31:37 +0000

For the last lecture of the five-week Effective parenting series featuring McGill University Educational Psychology professors, Professor Steven Shaw will focus on homework.

Universal Children’s Day (November 20)

McGill University — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 17:27:18 +0000

Cindy Blackstock, School of Social Work, McGill University

“International Children's Day recognizes the rights and contributions of children worldwide including the right to non-discrimination.
As Canada celebrates, the federal government fails to comply with three legal orders by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal and a unanimous House of Commons Motion to cease racial discrimination against 165,000 First Nations children and youth.

APEC Peru 2016 (Nov. 19-20)

McGill University — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 18:24:50 +0000

Prime Ministrer Trudeau will attend the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, the year-long hosting of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings in Peru, which will culminate on 19–20 November 2016 in Lima. (APEC)

Experts: South Africa and others leave the ICC

McGill University — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 18:22:04 +0000

“Even as the International Criminal Court (ICC) suffered a blow from yet another country turning against it, Canada is continuing its fight to save it with a campaign of lobbying pressure and promised solutions.” (The Globe and Mail)

Leonard Cohen dies at 82

McGill University — Fri, 11 Nov 2016 18:58:12 +0000

“Leonard Cohen, the hugely influential singer and songwriter whose work spanned nearly 50 years, died at the age of 82.” (Rolling Stone)

Will Straw, Department of Art History and Communication Studies, McGill University

He’s available this afternoon to comment on the legacy of Leonard Cohen. He’s interested among other things in cultural industries, urban culture, film studies, Canadian culture and globalization.

Effective parenting: how to help your child overcome anxiety (Nov. 14)

McGill University — Fri, 11 Nov 2016 18:54:08 +0000

How parents can help their children overcome anxiety? Professor Tina Montreuil is the next speaker in the Effective Parenting: New Trends And Approach series. She will discuss strategies for parents to help their child overecome their anxiety.

Tina Montreuil, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, McGill University

Effective Parenting: New Trends and Approaches

McGill University — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 18:06:07 +0000

This series of public lectures focuses on topics of concern for parents/guardians/grandparents in our fast-paced world and digital age. On November 7, Dr. Adam Dubé, will be giving a talk titled: "The myths and merits of children's iPad use from the cradle to the classroom”.

Experts: US 2016 Presidential Elections

McGill University — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 19:44:14 +0000

These McGill University experts are available to comment on the race for the White House:

Jacob Levy, Dept. of Political Science, McGill University

Jacob Levy is one of the world’s leading libertarian political theorists.

jacob.levy [at] mcgill.ca (English)

International Criminal Court: South Africa's Withdrawal

McGill University — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:21:08 +0000

"South Africa's main opposition party on Monday tried to block a government plan to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, saying the move is illegal and that the country's top court should intervene.

DDoS Attack: what does it tell us?

McGill University — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 21:07:44 +0000

“Some major internet companies suffered service disruptions for several hours on Friday morning as internet infrastructure provider Dyn said it was hit by a cyber attack that disrupted traffic mainly on the U.S. East Coast.” (CBC)

McGill linguist helped on upcoming movie Arrival

McGill University — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 17:08:47 +0000

The upcoming Denis Villeneuve movie Arrival was filmed in Montreal and when the filmmakers went looking for a linguistics scholar to consult on the screenplay and offer on-set advice, they turned to McGill. Prof. Jessica Coon supplied feedback on the film’s script, worked with the set crew, and some of her books from her office even wound up in the film. (McGill News)

The Media and the Environment

McGill University — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 17:04:13 +0000

The 2016 Beaverbrook Annual Lecture on Oct. 24 will present two speakers followed by a Q&A with the audience on the overall issues of media and the environment.:

135 years of theses available online

McGill University — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 17:00:33 +0000

135 years of McGill graduate scholarship is now available online. In 2012, McGill Library went to the stacks of Rare Books and Special Collections and began digitizing print only theses and dissertations. The project took four years to complete and to date almost 7,000 theses have been digitized representing almost a million pages.

Cancer and Work (Oct. 19)

McGill University — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 16:18:44 +0000

Returning to work after any illness can be a challenge. For cancer survivors, the return to work can be especially difficult due to the effects of cancer and its treatment. Employers may lack understanding of cancer’s impact on work abilities, and how to provide accommodations. On Wednesday, October 19, cancerandwork.ca, a new resource, will bring this information together.

Coderre visit to Iran

McGill University — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 16:13:29 +0000

Denis Coderre made “an early October side trip to Iran to meet the mayor of Tehran, a prominent figure in the country’s repressive theocracy.” (The National Post)

EU-Canada trade pact at risk after Belgian region rejects deal

McGill University — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 18:13:53 +0000

"The Canada-European Union trade agreement has been dealt what could be a fatal blow after the Belgium’s Walloon parliament voted by a large margin on Friday not to accept the agreement." (The Globe and Mail)

Gambling in Canada

McGill University — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 20:18:39 +0000

"One-in-four say they have family or close friends who have a gambling problem, or have one themselves." (Source: Angus Reid)

Bob Dylan Awarded Nobel Prize in Literature

McGill University — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 20:09:17 +0000

The Nobel Prize in Literature for 2016 is awarded to Bob Dylan "for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition". (NobelPrize.org)

Trudeau’s 1st year as a Prime Minister

McGill University — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 19:58:22 +0000

Last year, Justin Trudeau, the son of former prime minister Pierre Trudeau, became Canada’s new leader, ending 10 years of Stephen Harper rule.

Cholera in Haiti

McGill University — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 19:49:53 +0000

The number of cholera cases is on the rise Haiti after hurricane Matthew. (CNN)

Expert: Hurricane Matthew

McGill University — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 15:13:18 +0000

“Hurricane Matthew is poised to deliver a potentially catastrophic strike on Haiti beginning Monday, and poses a danger to eastern Cuba and Jamaica by Monday night.” (The Weather Network)

Colombia referendum: Voters reject Farc peace deal

McGill University — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 18:20:53 +0000

“Voters in Colombia have rejected a landmark peace deal with Farc rebels in a shock referendum result, with 50.2% voting against it.” (BBC)

Catherine LeGrand, Department of History, McGill University

"The close ‘no’ vote in the plebiscite on the recent peace accord is a shock that plunges Colombia into deep political-institutional crisis. What comes next is not clear.”—Catherine LeGrand

Clinton, Trump poised for historic debate battle

McGill University — Mon, 26 Sep 2016 20:13:22 +0000

McGill Symposium in Women's Health (Sept. 16)

McGill University — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 20:47:40 +0000

Each year, the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at McGill organize a symposium to review new studies and practices in order to help practicing gynecologists, family physicians, residents, fellows and allied health professionals with interest in Women’s Health. (Website)

HMS Terror was found

McGill University — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 20:14:50 +0000

The second, HMS Terror, of the two Franklin Expedition shipwrecks was found earlier this month, Arctic Research Foundation expedition lead Adrian Schimnowski confirmed Monday. (Toronto Star)

Bruno Tremblay, Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, McGill University

As an expert on ice and snow in the Arctic, he can comment about this discovery.

World Suicide Prevention Day (Sept. 10, 2016)

McGill University — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 21:11:27 +0000

Each year, World Suicide Prevention Day has taken place on 10th September since 2003.

New agreement with Uber (Sept. 8, 2016)

McGill University — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 21:04:32 +0000

The Quebec government and Uber reached a deal late Wednesday night reports say.

Barry Eidlin, Professor of Sociology at McGill University

Expert: Burkini in France

McGill University — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 18:12:11 +0000

“France's highest administrative court has suspended a ban on full-body "burkini" swimsuits that was imposed in a town on the Mediterranean coast.” (BBC)

Morton Weinfeld, Department of Sociology, McGill University

“I agree with the French court decision today, but the burkini issue is really a symptom of a much deeper issue in France and Europe generally.”
—Morton Weinfeld

Experts: Earthquakes in Italia and Burma

McGill University — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 14:52:36 +0000

A strong earthquake in central Italy reduced three towns to rubble as people slept early Wednesday, with reports that at least 50 people were killed and hundreds injured as rescue crews raced to dig out survivors.” (CBC)

“An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 has shaken central Burma, the U.S. Geological Survey says.” (CBC)

Experts: Yellow Fever Epidemic in Congo and Angola

McGill University — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 13:20:07 +0000

“The World Health Organization's (WHO) emergency committee on deadly yellow fever will meet on Aug. 31 to review outbreaks in Democratic Republic of Congo and Angola, a spokesman said on Tuesday, as a major vaccination campaigns continues.” (Reuters and The Washington Post)

The Great Canadian Sleepwalk – the road to good nights

McGill University — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 19:16:15 +0000

"To sleep - to sleep, perchance to dream”, these words made famous by William Shakespeare, in the play Hamlet are familiar to many of us. But did you know that sleep is just as important as diet and exercise for a healthy lifestyle?

Expert: flossing

McGill University — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 19:45:51 +0000

"The world woke to the smell of burning floss last week, as thunderous applause met news reports that there was, after all, no evidence for dentists recommending flossing.

Henry Mintzberg and “On the Earth, for the Earth”

McGill University — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 14:04:44 +0000

Hundreds of 2016 World Social Forum participants will meet to brainstorm new solutions to climate change on ��Ҵ�ýapp0 at Percival Molson Stadium.

This is the wild idea of Henry Mintzberg, internationally renowned management academic and professor of management studies at McGill University.

World Breast Feeding Week

McGill University — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 13:57:39 +0000

World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year from 1 to 7 August to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies around the world. (WHO)

Elections in South Africa

McGill University — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 13:55:32 +0000

“South Africans are heading to the polls on Wednesday in what Barclays analysts have dubbed "the most important elections since the 1994 democratic transition" — back when Nelson Mandela was elected in the country's first elections post-Apartheid.” (Business Insider)

Private Company Gets Approval To Put Lander on Moon

McGill University — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 13:48:47 +0000

“Moon Express, based in Cape Canaveral, Fla., announced Wednesday that it had received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to set a robotic lander on the moon.” (The New York Times)

Experts: Viruses in Rio 2016

McGill University — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 13:30:10 +0000

“Just days ahead of the Olympic Games the waterways of Rio de Janeiro are as filthy as ever, contaminated with raw human sewage teeming with dangerous viruses and bacteria, according to a 16-month-long study commissioned by the Associated Press.” (The Independent)

Brazil 2016: Politics, Olympics Games, and Zika

McGill University — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 19:46:42 +0000

Philip Oxhorn, Political Science, Founding Director of the Institute for the Study of International Development, McGill University

Professor Oxhorn is an expert in democracy, economic development and Latin American Comparative Politics. He can comment on social, political, and economic angles.

philip.oxhorn [at] mcgill.ca (English, Spanish)

Expert: Turkey (July 21, 2016)

McGill University — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 11:03:49 +0000

"Turkey has banned all academics from leaving the country, cancelling their annual leave, as President Tayyip Erdogan's post-coup crackdown escalated to 'exceptional proportions'. One British academic at a state-run university in Istanbul told the Telegraph that foreign nationals had also been told to come back to work." (The Telegraph)

McGill expert: Brain injuries, concussions

McGill University — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 14:40:29 +0000

June is National Brain Injury Awareness Month. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the leading cause of death and disability in children and adults from ages 1 to 44. Brain injuries are most often caused by motor vehicle crashes, sports injuries, or simple falls on the playground, at work or in the home.

Expert: Uber (May 13, 2016)

McGill University — Fri, 13 May 2016 15:30:58 +0000

"Transport Minister Jacques Daoust stood firm on his promise to regulate the ride-sharing service Uber and tabled Bill 100 on Thursday, which would effectively force Uber drivers to buy or rent taxi permits." (The Montreal Gazette)

Expert: Health Care Accessory Fees (Quebec)

McGill University — Mon, 02 May 2016 15:21:03 +0000

The Quebec government has the intention to prohibit all accessory fees in health care. (La Presse)

Expert: Prince (1958-2016)

McGill University — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 19:36:10 +0000

"Prince, the superstar American singer-songwriter known for his incredible musicianship, diverse appeal across multiple genres and cavalcade of award-winning hits, has died at age 57." (CBC)

Expert: Impeachment of Brazilian President

McGill University — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 15:01:07 +0000

Brazilian legislators voted on Sunday night to approve impeachment of Dilma Rousseff, the nation’s first female president. (The New York Times)

Expert: Earthquakes in Ecuador and Japan

McGill University — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 14:24:21 +0000

Earthquakes struck Japan and Ecuador just hours apart on Saturday April 16, 2016. Were the two earthquakes related?

Canada: Children at back of the pack among rich nations

McGill University — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 13:54:52 +0000

A new report released today by UNICEF highlights the inequalities in child well-being in the world’s most affluent nations, including Canada. While progress in reducing child well-being gaps has been modest overall, Canada’s children are at the back of the pack, ranking in the bottom third when measured against other rich nations. (UNICEF)

Expert: Pope Francis on Divorce

McGill University — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 19:26:20 +0000

"In a broad proclamation on family life, Pope Francis on Friday called for the Roman Catholic Church to be more welcoming and less judgmental, and he seemingly signaled a pastoral path for divorced and remarried Catholics to receive holy communion.'" (The New York Times)

Expert: Opioid epidemic

McGill University — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 14:34:19 +0000

Prescriptions for dangerous alternatives to OxyContin are soaring, showing that a crackdown on the popular painkiller has failed to curb Canada’s opioid crisis.

World Health Day and Diabetes (April 7, 2016)

McGill University — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 19:46:03 +0000

About 422 million people worldwide have diabetes, a number likely to more than double in the next 20 years, according to research published today by the World Health Organization. April 7, 2016 is World Health Day and the focus this year is on diabetes.

Expert: IGA cuts food prices

McGill University — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 19:00:53 +0000

Grocer IGA is cutting its fresh food prices in Quebec. (Le Journal de Québec)

Pascal Thériault, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, McGill University

Faculty lecturer in economy, he's also the director of Community Relations for the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

Expert: Panama Papers

McGill University — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 12:44:04 +0000

"The hidden identities of 350 Canadians with offshore tax haven investments have been revealed in the private database of one of the world’s leading shell company registration firms, according to a Toronto Star analysis of a massive leak obtained by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists and the German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung. (The Toronto Star)

Expert: Jian Ghomeshi's Verdict

McGill University — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 21:13:17 +0000

"Jian Ghomeshi has been acquitted on four counts of sexual assault and one count of choking by an Ontario Court judge who says the "deceptive and manipulative" evidence of the complainants raised a reasonable doubt in the guilt of the former CBC Radio host." (CBC)

Experts: World TB Day 2016 (March 24)

McGill University — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 14:17:18 +0000

World TB Day is held each year on March 24th and aims to build public awareness for tuberculosis. A disease which despite being curable, remains a destructive epidemic in much of the world.

Experts: Terrorist Attacks in Brussels (March 22, 2016)

McGill University — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 13:50:23 +0000

"Explosions rocked the main airport and a subway in Brussels on Tuesday, killing at least 26 people." (The New York Times)

Expert: Obama in Cuba

McGill University — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 15:46:20 +0000

"President Barack Obama is in Cuba for a historic three-day visit to the island and talks with its communist leader." (BBC)

Experts: Federal Budget (March 22)

McGill University — Fri, 18 Mar 2016 19:15:42 +0000

"The Liberal government is now forecasting larger than expected deficits for the next two years even before adding billions in promised spending in its first budget, which will be tabled on March 22." (CTV News)

Experts: Google AI against Go Champion

McGill University — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 14:47:07 +0000

Expert: Federal Government Gay-Pardon

McGill University — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 19:02:30 +0000

“Even more significant than Mr. Klippert’s posthumous pardon may be the government’s promise to review all the cases of men who were convicted of gross indecency (homosexual acts short of intercourse) or buggery before 1969.” (The Globe and Mail)

Experts: National Climate Strategy

McGill University — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 14:26:04 +0000

“With the wind at his back from Paris and a fresh mandate from Canadians, Mr. Trudeau meets provincial and territorial leaders in Vancouver this week to pursue a national climate strategy.” (The Globe and Mail)

Expert: UK European Union referendum (Brexit)

McGill University — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 15:45:55 +0000

"June 23 has finally been set for the momentous 'in or out' British vote on whether to abandon the 28-nation European Union." (CBC)

Expert: Apple vows to resist FBI demand to crack iPhone

McGill University — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 18:47:30 +0000

"Tech giant Apple and the FBI appeared headed for a deepening confrontation Wednesday after the company’s chief pledged to fight federal demands to help mine data from an iPhone used by one of the shooters in December’s terrorist attacks in San Bernardino." (The Washington Post)

Syria crisis: Air strikes on hospitals

McGill University — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 13:10:52 +0000

"Rescuers wearing hard hats searched through rubble for survivors in northern Syria Monday after airstrikes hit two hospitals and a school building. The attacks killed at least 22 people, according to reports. Eight others are missing and presumed dead." (Source: CNN)

Child homelessness

McGill University — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 19:06:03 +0000

“On any given night, there are about 35,000 homeless people across Canada, and the number of families and children among them is growing at an alarming rate, a new report reveals.

Taxi drivers protest against Uber

McGill University — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 15:28:06 +0000

"Taxi and limousine drivers in Montreal are planning to block access to certain sites across the city Wednesday in protest against Uber." (Montreal Gazette)

Gravitational Waves

McGill University — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 13:41:26 +0000

"The first direct detection of gravitational waves is now widely expected to be announced on 11 February by the Advanced Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO). Using LIGO's twin giant detectors — one in Livingston, Louisiana, and the other in Hanford, Washington — researchers are said to have measured ripples in space-time produced by a collision between two black holes." (Nature News)

Pope Francis and Russian Orthodox leader to meet

McGill University — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 21:07:16 +0000

« Pope Francis and the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church will meet in Cuba next week in a historic step to heal the 1,000-year-old schism that divided Christianity between East and West, both churches announced Friday. The Feb. 12 meeting between Francis and Patriarch Kirill will be the first ever between the leaders of the Catholic Church and the Russian Orthodox Churches, which is the largest in Orthodoxy. » (CBC)

Julian Assange (Feb. 4, 2016)

McGill University — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 22:34:57 +0000

"A UN panel will conclude Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is being "arbitrarily detained" in the UK, the Swedish foreign ministry has said." (BBC News)

Guaranteed minimum income

McGill University — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 14:36:52 +0000

Phillipe Couillard mandated François Blais, the minister of Employment and Social Solidarity, to set up guaranteed minimum income in Quebec. (Source: Le Journal de Québec)

2016 US Presidential Race

McGill University — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 13:51:59 +0000

"On Monday, Iowa will kick off the 2016 race for the White House, a contest in which two fiery, fringe candidates from the left and right have hijacked the national imagination and undercut the political establishment." (Source: The Globe and Mail)

Japan adopts negative interest rate

McGill University — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 21:11:29 +0000

"In a surprise move, the Bank of Japan has introduced a negative interest rate. The benchmark rate of -0.1% means that commercial banks will be charged by the central bank for some deposits." (Source: BBC)

Zika Virus

McGill University — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 14:07:06 +0000

"A new virus invading parts of Central and South America and now the Caribbean is causing concern among people living in and travelling to infected countries. Transmitted by the aggressive Aedes mosquito, the Zika virus has spread to at least 23 countries and will likely infect tens of millions of people in a few short years." (CTV News)

Canada discriminates against children on reserves

McGill University — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 15:51:06 +0000

"The federal government discriminates against First Nation children on reserves by failing to provide the same level of child welfare services that exist elsewhere, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has ruled." (Source: CBC)

TransCanada Corp.’s Energy East pipeline

McGill University — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 15:56:24 +0000

"Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the new federal government wants to oversee a full and fair national debate over controversial energy issues such as pipelines and will act as a “responsible mediator.”" (Source: The Globe and Mail)

McGill Tradition: Ice Building project on campus

McGill University — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 20:21:51 +0000

Professor Pieter Sijpkes’ students in the “Philosophy of Structures” course are building a catenary dome made out of snow and ice on the McGill campus.

He has been doing ice construction experiments on the McGill Campus since he was a student in Architecture in 1972.

Loto-Québec taking bets on U.S. presidential race

McGill University — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 19:34:39 +0000

"Loto-Québec is now taking bets on the U.S. presidential race." (Source: CBC)

Corus buys Shaw Media

McGill University — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 15:25:18 +0000

"Toronto-based Corus Entertainment is buying Shaw Media from Shaw Communications in a $2.65-billion deal. The move shuffles ownership of 19 specialty TV channels including Global, Food Network Canada, HGTV Canada, HISTORY, Slice, National Geographic Channel and Showcase between two companies that are controlled by the Shaw family. Corus also owns a network of radio stations and the Nelvana animation studio." (Source: CBC)

Canadian dollar's decline

McGill University — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 19:35:01 +0000

The Canadian dollar has dropped below the 70-cent US level for the first time since May 2003 yesterday. It's still worth below 70-cent today. (Source: CBC and Google Finance)

Trans-generations (CIHR Café scientifique)

McGill University — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 18:59:28 +0000

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Institute for Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies (IGSF) presents a Café scientifique titled "Trans-generations: Trans History, Health, and Politics in Montreal and Beyond" Wednesday January 13th that will explore questions of trans politics, health, and history.

David Bowie (1947–2016)

McGill University — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 16:27:25 +0000

"Singer David Bowie, one of the most influential musicians of his era, has died of cancer at the age of 69." (Source: BBC)

Will Straw, Department of Art History and Communication Studies, McGill University

“For too much of its history, rock music has been about masculinity. Bowie kept it about masculinity (his contributions with women seem to be few), but he upset dominant ideas about masculinity more than anyone else in rock.”
—Will Straw

Supreme Court on assisted suicide: 6-month extension?

McGill University — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 16:14:48 +0000

In December 2015, the federal government has asked the Supreme Court for a six-month extension to draft new laws on doctor-assisted dying. The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on this request starting January 11, 2016.

North Korea Nuclear Test

McGill University — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 19:54:24 +0000

"Hours after North Korea trumpeted the apparent "perfect success" of its first hydrogen bomb test, the United Nations Security Council fired back with a promise of new sanctions." (Site: CBC)

Weather: El nino

McGill University — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 15:35:16 +0000

As 2016 approaches, the ongoing El Nino shows no sign of relaxing its grip on the global climate. (Source: Al Jazeera)

John Gyakum, Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences

"The current El Nino, the strongest since 1997-98, is associated with recent unusually warm conditions in Ontario and Quebec."—John Gyakum

Professor or large scale and dynamic meteorology.

Holidays: Story Tips for Journalists (2015)

McGill University — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 19:40:59 +0000

Here are some story ideas for the upcoming Holiday season:

US Interest Rates

McGill University — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 17:44:02 +0000

The U.S. central bank began raising interest rates Dec. 16 from record lows, as it hiked its benchmark rate by a quarter of a percentage point. (Source: CBC)

Chris Ragan, Department of Economics

“Increases in the policy interest rate in the United States will reflect the data showing that the U.S.

Economy is really strengthening, after years of a sluggish recovery.

Montreal blue collar workers suspended

McGill University — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 16:21:03 +0000

"Nearly 2,400 Montreal blue collar workers including union leadership will face sanctions for leaving work to attend a union meeting last week after they were ordered to remain on the job. " (Source: CBC)

McGill's exclusive Holiday Fair Trade Crownie

McGill University — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 15:44:11 +0000

Just in time for the holidays, and egged on by colleagues on the other side of the mountain at Université de Montréal, McGill’s Executive chef Oliver De Volpi shares the recipe for our exclusive Holiday Fair Trade Crownie. “50% cookie - 50% brownie - 100% delicious.

Available in 2016 in our dining halls.

McGill's exclusive Fair Trade Crownies

Brownie recipe:

Outremont: zoning on new places of worship

McGill University — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 20:09:40 +0000

"The borough of Outremont has overwhelmingly adopted a controversial bylaw banning new places of worship on Bernard and Laurier avenues." (Source: CBC)

Missing and murdered indigenous women

McGill University — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 14:55:11 +0000

The federal government could announce some of the details of a much-anticipated national public inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women. (Source: CBC)

Journées annuelles en santé publique (Dec. 2015)

McGill University — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 20:30:40 +0000

Annual gathering of experts and employees working in the public health sector, the Journées annuelles de santé publique will be held December 8-9 in Montreal. (Source)

Featured research stories of 2015

McGill University — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 16:18:21 +0000

Could maple syrup help cut use of antibiotics?

Syrup extract found to make antibiotics more effective against bacteria. A concentrated extract of maple syrup makes disease-causing bacteria more susceptible to antibiotics, according to laboratory experiments by researchers at McGill University.

Paris Climate Change Conference (Nov.-Dec. 2015)

McGill University — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 14:38:50 +0000

The 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP 21, will be held in Paris from November 30 to December 11.

Montreal budget 2016

McGill University — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 21:17:56 +0000

"The City of Montreal's 2016 budget includes another increase in residential property taxes, a smaller increase in non-residential property taxes and an increase in overall expenditures of 2.4 per cent." (Source: CBC)

World AIDS Day 2015: McGill/MUHC experts

McGill University — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 20:56:43 +0000

December 1 is World AIDS Day, reminding us that the fight against the AIDS pandemic is far from over. More than 36 million people have died since it emerged in the early 1980s. Today, 35.3 million people around the world are living with the virus. 73,000 Canadians are currently HIV positive up from 49,000 in 2001, according to statistics from the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CanFAR).

Canada's Syrian refugee plan (Nov. 23, 2015)

McGill University — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 16:28:12 +0000

"The federal government's much-anticipated Syrian refugee plan will limit those accepted into Canada to women, children and families only, CBC News has learned." (Source: CBC)

Quebec: Palliative and End-of-life Care Plan

McGill University — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 21:00:21 +0000

The Quebec Minister of Health and Social Services, Gaétan Barrette, released the Plan de développement 2015-2020 en soins palliatifs et de fin de vie - Pour une meilleure qualité de vie. (Source: Gouvernement du Québec)

50th anniversary of "Pain Mechanisms: A New Theory"

McGill University — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 18:58:38 +0000

November 19 marks the 50^th anniversary of the ground-breaking paper, “Pain Mechanisms: A New Theory” co-authored by McGill’s Ronald Melzack, and the late Patrick Wall, which introduced gate-control theory.

Paris attacks (November 13, 2015)

McGill University — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 23:48:20 +0000

Many people were reported dead Friday night following several separate attacks in and around Paris.

Frédéric Mégret, Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in the Law of Human Rights and Legal Pluralism, McGill University
He can comment on the legal ramifications such as the national emergency and border implications. (English, French)
frederic.megret [at] mcgill.ca, cellphone available

Middle-aged white Americans health crisis

McGill University — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 18:48:03 +0000

Hurricane Patricia, strongest ever recorded

McGill University — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 17:33:12 +0000

Is 'Back to the Future' scientifically possible?

McGill University — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 19:50:58 +0000

It’s 'Back to the Future' day: “In Back to the Future Part II, Marty McFly travels to October 21, 2015, to save his children, yet to be born in Back to the Future's 1985.” (Source: CNN)

Journalists looking for comments can talk to Alex Maloney, professor of physics at McGill:

“Back to the Future was a great movie which brings up many interesting scientific issues. Although Einstein's theory of general relativity seems to allow time travel under very special circumstances, it appears that the effects of quantum mechanics make time travel impossible.”
- Alex Maloney

Alex Maloney, Associate Professor of Physics & William Dawson Scholar, Department of Physics, McGill University
Expertise: Black holes, string theory, particle physics, cosmology and the emergence of space-time in quantum gravity.
Contact: Maloney [at] physics.mcgill.ca

How did the Canadiens win 7 in a row?

McGill University — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 19:32:02 +0000

Salmonella outbreak in Canada (Oct. 16, 2015)

McGill University — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 17:05:56 +0000

Opinion: Canada's Leadership in the Refugee Crisis

McGill University — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 15:23:09 +0000

By Myriam Denov and François Crépeau

Federal election 2015

McGill University — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 18:34:11 +0000

Need experts who can offer insight on the 2015 Federal Election? Contact one of the following professors:

How to cut corporate tax avoidance

McGill University — Mon, 05 Oct 2015 15:29:05 +0000

Teachers' strike on Sept. 30

McGill University — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 17:35:22 +0000

“Teachers in many French public schools are planning a one-day strike on Wednesday, Sept. 30, to voice their displeasure over contract talks with the Quebec government.” (Source: The Montreal Gazette)

Water on Mars: NASA announcement

McGill University — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 15:22:40 +0000

Sex-ed pilot project in Quebec

McGill University — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 15:15:50 +0000

Greece: early elections (August 20)

McGill University — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 21:37:36 +0000

Protests in Brazil

McGill University — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 16:08:28 +0000

Back to school: health experts

McGill University — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 20:29:18 +0000

China’s currency devaluation

McGill University — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 17:45:50 +0000

Montréal Pride (��Ҵ�ýapp0-16)

McGill University — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 19:27:09 +0000

Cars: Understanding magnesium corrosion

McGill University — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 17:40:57 +0000

Air travel: passengers clash over gender segregation (July 30)

McGill University — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 14:05:45 +0000

“An uncomfortable moment between passengers aboard a New Jersey-to-Toronto flight has renewed the debate over reasonable accommodation and the balance between competing rights.” (Source: National Post)

Here’s our McGill expert available to comment on this issue:

World Hepatitis Day (July 28)

McGill University — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 19:40:10 +0000

China stocks plunging

McGill University — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 16:39:21 +0000

Kepler's New Discoveries (July 23)

McGill University — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 13:10:10 +0000

BAPE report on uranium mining

McGill University — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 18:01:02 +0000

HPV vaccine program for ‘at-risk’ boys in B.C.

McGill University — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 20:59:54 +0000

Discovery of the pentaquark

McGill University — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 20:52:48 +0000

Iran Nuclear Deal (July 14)

McGill University — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 19:04:23 +0000

Greek Financial Crisis: deal reached (July 13)

McGill University — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 21:05:48 +0000

Two years after Lac Megantic’s tragedy (July 5-6)

McGill University — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 20:59:16 +0000

New Horizons probe: Pluto flyby (July 14)

McGill University — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 20:54:41 +0000

Québec axes small slaughterhouses

McGill University — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 18:40:09 +0000

Streaming : Taylor Swift vs. Apple

McGill University — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 18:36:37 +0000

Quebec Charter: 40th anniversary (June 27)

McGill University — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 14:09:31 +0000

Pope Francis calls for action on climate change

McGill University — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 18:22:45 +0000

Thousands flee volcano eruption in Indonesia

McGill University — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 13:45:14 +0000

Jeb Bush announce he is running for president

McGill University — Mon, 15 Jun 2015 19:10:49 +0000

World congress on suicide prevention in Montreal

McGill University — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 18:42:45 +0000

World Refugee Day 2015 (June 20)

McGill University — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 18:28:47 +0000

National Aboriginal Day 2015 (June 21)

McGill University — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 18:14:28 +0000

Korean MERS outbreak should be wake-up call for world

McGill University — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 18:01:29 +0000

Supreme Court ruling about Medical Marijuana

McGill University — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 19:03:49 +0000

2015 World Blood Donor Day - June 14

McGill University — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 17:53:23 +0000

FIFA corruption: 2026 World Bidding Process postponed

McGill University — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 18:48:11 +0000

Experts recommend changes to Quebec family laws

McGill University — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 18:48:16 +0000

The group released a 600-page report with 82 recommendations that call for sweeping reforms to the current set of laws for unmarried couples. Among them is a mandatory parental regime which would set out obligations towards children born during a common-law union as well as between parents following a split -- to a certain point.

Global rise of diabetes and obesity

McGill University — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 16:16:38 +0000

Child Labour Day – June 12

McGill University — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 17:58:00 +0000

Aboriginal Affairs underspending

McGill University — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 17:56:03 +0000

Maple syrup - 4th best season on record

McGill University — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 17:49:39 +0000

Event: This year’s yield was expected to be very low, but has turned out to be the fourth-best ever.

Bruce Jenner and Transgender issues

McGill University — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 14:49:31 +0000

Fifa corruption: The end of Sepp Blatter's tenure

McGill University — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 20:24:22 +0000

Allegations of bribes and corruption have engulfed Fifa since the World Cup was awarded to Russia and Qatar. Just hours after Sepp Blatter announced he was standing down as Fifa president, a report in the US media claimed he was the subject of a corruption inquiry by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

World Ocean Day June 8 (organised by the UN)

McGill University — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 19:13:10 +0000

Gay Prides in Toronto June 19-28 and the US (June)

McGill University — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 19:07:25 +0000

Event: Pride Toronto is the not-for-profit organization that hosts an annual festival in downtown Toronto, which takes place each year during the last week of June.

Pride Week celebrates our diverse sexual and gender identities, histories, cultures, creativities, families, friends and lives. It includes a three-day street festival with over eight stages of live entertainment, an extensive street fair (including community booths, vendors, food stalls), a special Family Pride program, a politically charged Dyke March, a Trans March and the famous Pride Parade.

National health and fitness day - June 6

McGill University — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 18:59:46 +0000

Grand Prix de Montreal June 5-6-7

McGill University — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 18:48:38 +0000

Truth and reconciliation report out on June 2

McGill University — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 18:46:38 +0000

Bilingualism and the Brain: From birth to aging

McGill University — Tue, 26 May 2015 14:32:28 +0000

World No-Tobacco Day (May 31)

McGill University — Tue, 26 May 2015 14:27:54 +0000

International Day of UN Peacekeepers (May 29)

McGill University — Tue, 26 May 2015 14:26:13 +0000

How austerity measures impact health

McGill University — Tue, 26 May 2015 14:22:42 +0000

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month

McGill University — Mon, 11 May 2015 18:08:34 +0000

Alcohol consumption - OECD

McGill University — Mon, 11 May 2015 15:42:12 +0000

United Kingdom General Election

McGill University — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 13:55:46 +0000

Alberta Election 2015

McGill University — Tue, 05 May 2015 16:09:54 +0000

Montreal retail sales

McGill University — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 16:19:53 +0000

Gender Bias Issue

McGill University — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 16:04:45 +0000

French gay Vatican ambassador

McGill University — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 18:19:50 +0000

Humanitarian Aid Expert

McGill University — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 14:36:24 +0000

Refugees & Asylum Seekers

McGill University — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 13:52:13 +0000

Earthquake Experts

McGill University — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 13:44:00 +0000

Hockey Equipment Experts

McGill University — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 14:00:58 +0000

Budget

McGill University — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 14:38:25 +0000

Arctic Council Ministerial meeting in Iqaluit

McGill University — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 18:18:37 +0000

Hundreds of migrants die in a shipwreck in Europe

McGill University — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 16:29:43 +0000

April 22: Earth Day

McGill University — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 20:02:10 +0000

Head and Neck Cancer conference

McGill University — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 19:17:14 +0000

Supreme Court of Canada Ruling on Mandatory Sentencing

McGill University — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 13:46:12 +0000

Avian flu

McGill University — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 20:31:31 +0000

World Voice Day - April 16

McGill University — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 14:55:33 +0000

Prime Minister of India visiting Canada

McGill University — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 14:12:01 +0000

Hillary Clinton running for 2016 President

McGill University — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 13:57:59 +0000

CERN Large Hadron Collider reactivated

McGill University — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 18:11:24 +0000

Germanwings - companies & employee mental health

McGill University — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 17:57:33 +0000

Easter - experts

McGill University — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 14:02:29 +0000

World Autism Awareness Day is April 2

McGill University — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 13:58:04 +0000

April is Daffodil Month - Cancer Awareness

McGill University — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 13:55:05 +0000

First mission to International Space Station

McGill University — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 14:26:44 +0000

Heinz buying Kraft

McGill University — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 14:12:45 +0000

Lufthansa/Germanwings plane crash

McGill University — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 14:17:50 +0000

Singapore mourns founding father Lee Kuan Yew

McGill University — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 15:08:58 +0000

Tax Season

McGill University — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 18:43:26 +0000

World Tuberculosis Day, March 24

McGill University — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 19:37:11 +0000

Quebec Provincial Budget

McGill University — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 19:32:16 +0000

Disabilities Awareness Week

McGill University — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 19:26:55 +0000

1995 Srebrenica massacre : suspects arrested

McGill University — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 20:45:31 +0000

Judgement on Loyola HS et al. v. Attorney General of Qc

McGill University — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 19:44:49 +0000

McGill experts: International Women’s Day

McGill University — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 16:19:54 +0000

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month

McGill University — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 14:49:18 +0000

Jewish emigration from Europe

McGill University — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 19:46:13 +0000

Greek debt crisis

McGill University — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 15:11:15 +0000

Strip search allowed in high schools

McGill University — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 15:15:30 +0000

Valentine's Day

McGill University — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 16:52:12 +0000

Bombardier names Alain Bellemare new CEO

McGill University — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 14:55:27 +0000

Walmart Canada announces expansion plans

McGill University — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 19:30:15 +0000

Swiss Leaks

McGill University — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 19:27:35 +0000

The Cities We Need

McGill University — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 18:50:43 +0000

Supreme Court on assisted suicide

McGill University — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 18:23:22 +0000

Another fat tax fail

McGill University — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 17:37:35 +0000

Controversy around Argentina's president

McGill University — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 17:08:29 +0000

Creating babies from the DNA of three people

McGill University — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 18:37:52 +0000

February is Heart Awareness Month

McGill University — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 16:46:01 +0000

Suicide prevention week is Feb. 1-7

McGill University — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 16:28:04 +0000

World Cancer Day is February 4

McGill University — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 19:13:37 +0000

Extreme weather on the East Coast

McGill University — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 15:19:12 +0000

Black History Month

McGill University — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 19:36:42 +0000

International Holocaust Remembrance Day (January 27)

McGill University — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 19:32:11 +0000

Greek legislative elections - January 25

McGill University — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 19:54:55 +0000

Eating Disorders Awareness Week is Feb. 1-7

McGill University — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 19:03:54 +0000

ECB reveals European economic stimulus plan

McGill University — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 14:25:54 +0000

Yemen - Rebels storm palace

McGill University — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:23:49 +0000

2015 World Economic Forum in Davos

McGill University — Mon, 19 Jan 2015 19:21:32 +0000

Longueuil water contaminated

McGill University — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 18:27:48 +0000

Target to leave Canada

McGill University — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 15:10:40 +0000

Haiti: Five years after devastating earthquake

McGill University — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 15:34:39 +0000

10,000 more Syrian refugees over 3 years

McGill University — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 18:46:29 +0000

Freezing Rain and Extreme Weather

McGill University — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 19:29:25 +0000

Alzheimer Awareness Month

McGill University — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 19:10:53 +0000

Why the West should help Putin save the ruble

McGill University — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 15:03:15 +0000

NHL Mumps Outbreak

McGill University — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 19:51:35 +0000

$31B in food wasted every year in Canada

McGill University — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 17:14:31 +0000

Story ideas for the Holidays

McGill University — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 19:58:07 +0000

Top events in 2014

McGill University — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 16:40:40 +0000

Assembly of First Nations election

McGill University — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 15:10:39 +0000

Human Rights Day, December 10

McGill University — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 14:19:21 +0000

Canadian Embassy in Cairo closes

McGill University — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 15:23:58 +0000

UN Climate Change Conference - COP 20 - Experts

McGill University — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 15:49:59 +0000

World AIDS Day, December 1: McGill/MUHC experts

McGill University — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 19:05:23 +0000

Experts: Report from the Auditor General of Canada

McGill University — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 13:55:47 +0000

McGill experts: extreme weather

McGill University — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 14:56:33 +0000

McGill experts: Black Friday

McGill University — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 18:29:20 +0000

McGill experts: Bill C-36

McGill University — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 17:38:59 +0000

McGill experts: European Union's economy

McGill University — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 19:45:32 +0000

McGill expert: Osteoporosis Awareness Month

McGill University — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 17:36:38 +0000

McGill Experts: National Pain Awareness Week

McGill University — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 18:16:27 +0000

McGill expert: ISIS and sexual slavery

McGill University — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 18:40:00 +0000

McGill et le Nord

McGill University — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 18:40:09 +0000

World Stroke Day 2014

McGill University — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 16:01:45 +0000

McGill experts: Supreme Court and assisted suicide

McGill University — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 18:46:56 +0000

Plans for Quebec’s St. Lawrence oil resources

McGill University — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 17:20:20 +0000

Nobel Peace Prize winners

McGill University — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 11:49:15 +0000

Nominees for the Nobel Peace Prize - Experts

McGill University — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 17:03:53 +0000

Supreme Court judgement on Zahra Kazemi's case

McGill University — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 16:32:05 +0000

Brazil Presidential Elections

McGill University — Sun, 05 Oct 2014 12:55:43 +0000

McGill expert: OECD report on social inequalities

McGill University — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 17:38:49 +0000

McGill experts: Mental Illness Awareness Week

McGill University — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 18:35:55 +0000

McGill experts: Brazil's presidential election

McGill University — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 19:14:19 +0000

McGill expert: Japan volcano eruption

McGill University — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 18:07:57 +0000

McGill experts: Alaska hit by earthquake

McGill University — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 13:25:04 +0000

McGill expert: Global jobs crisis

McGill University — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 16:02:12 +0000

McGill expert: Record high for greenhouse gases

McGill University — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 15:30:30 +0000

McGill expert: The last Tibetan spiritual leader

McGill University — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 16:00:49 +0000

McGill expert: World suicide prevention day

McGill University — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 17:46:41 +0000

McGill experts: International Literacy Day

McGill University — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 14:40:40 +0000

McGill expert: Pakistan protests

McGill University — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 15:26:42 +0000

McGill expert: Incidence of child/teenager sexual abuse

McGill University — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 16:02:13 +0000

McGill experts: Scottish independence referendum

McGill University — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 14:07:16 +0000

McGill expert: Burger King buying Tim Hortons

McGill University — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 14:27:03 +0000

McGill experts: Ice bucket challenge and ALS research

McGill University — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 14:59:52 +0000

McGill expert: Mental health and the Canadian forces

McGill University — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 15:48:17 +0000

McGill expert: Montreal Pride

McGill University — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 18:12:42 +0000

McGill expert: Christians in Islamic states

McGill University — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 17:16:57 +0000

McGill expert: Bouchard's defeat

McGill University — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 16:15:02 +0000

McGill expert: China earthquake

McGill University — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 14:18:56 +0000

McGill expert: Variable speed limits in QC

McGill University — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 14:51:56 +0000

Cystic fibrosis: questions on the new drug Vertex

McGill University — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 19:23:33 +0000

McGill expert: Fruits recall

McGill University — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 14:52:45 +0000

McGill expert: Regulations surrounding e-cigarettes

McGill University — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 16:29:46 +0000

McGill expert: Gaza conflict

McGill University — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 14:14:34 +0000

McGill expert: Typhoon Neoguri

McGill University — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 14:50:54 +0000

McGill expert: Prostitution bill

McGill University — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 14:48:52 +0000

McGill experts: UN World Refugee Day - June 20

McGill University — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 18:38:20 +0000

McGill expert: Michael Schumacher out of a coma

McGill University — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 16:04:12 +0000

McGill experts: 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil

McGill University — Fri, 30 May 2014 14:46:43 +0000

McGill expert: Skin cancer on the rise in Canada

McGill University — Wed, 28 May 2014 17:35:34 +0000

McGill expert: New bill on prostitution expected

McGill University — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 17:14:41 +0000

McGill expert: Liberal government budget - June 4

McGill University — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 14:21:48 +0000

Experts: New regulations for Legionnaires' disease

McGill University — Tue, 27 May 2014 17:05:00 +0000

McGill experts: Social tension ahead of the World Cup

McGill University — Wed, 21 May 2014 14:48:20 +0000

Expert: Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Summit

McGill University — Mon, 26 May 2014 18:52:31 +0000

McGill expert: Meteor shower expected tonight

McGill University — Fri, 23 May 2014 15:08:22 +0000

McGill expert: 2 million pounds of ground beef recalled

McGill University — Wed, 21 May 2014 16:13:41 +0000

McGill expert: Thailand’s army declares martial law

McGill University — Tue, 20 May 2014 15:01:31 +0000

McGill expert: Ice sheet collapse in West Antarctica

McGill University — Tue, 13 May 2014 18:15:58 +0000

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS): McGill expert

McGill University — Tue, 13 May 2014 14:35:31 +0000

McGill experts: Cyclists' safety in Montreal

McGill University — Thu, 08 May 2014 14:36:08 +0000

McGill experts: Mother’s Day, May 11

McGill University — Wed, 07 May 2014 17:39:08 +0000

McGill expert: Japan Earthquake

McGill University — Mon, 05 May 2014 16:08:25 +0000

Expert: (La Presse) Le risque sexuel du sida minimisé

McGill University — Sat, 03 May 2014 11:37:49 +0000

Foot Health Awareness Month: May

McGill University — Fri, 02 May 2014 15:23:06 +0000

May is National Physiotherapy Month

McGill University — Fri, 02 May 2014 15:10:37 +0000

McGill expert: EU military contracts with China

McGill University — Fri, 02 May 2014 14:41:05 +0000

McGill expert : WHO's report on Antibiotic resistance

McGill University — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 15:54:01 +0000

McGill expert: A special status for Montreal

McGill University — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 14:25:34 +0000

McGill expert: Tornadoes

McGill University — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 18:41:44 +0000

McGill experts: April 22, Earth Day

McGill University — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 14:00:54 +0000

McGill experts: Autism Awareness Month

McGill University — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 16:15:31 +0000

McGill experts: Provincial elections

McGill University — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 17:28:52 +0000

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McGill University — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 17:42:50 +0000

Sochi Olympics experts list

McGill University — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 19:32:21 +0000

McGill Experts: 2012 U.S. Presidential Race

McGill University — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 17:49:46 +0000

McGill Expert Alert: Canadian Census

McGill University — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:07:49 +0000

McGill Expert Alert: Super Tuesday, March 6, 2012 U.S. Presidential elections

McGill University — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:08:53 +0000

Media advisory: Biodiversity symposium examines biodiversity change

McGill University — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:08:41 +0000

Media advisory - Gut reactions: immunity, microbes and diet

McGill University — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:08:29 +0000

Media advisory: Pancreatic Cancer: Progress, Challenges and Paradigm Shifts

McGill University — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:08:18 +0000

Media advisory: McGill hosts international conference on indigenous rights

McGill University — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:08:12 +0000

Media advisory: Expanding the scope of nursing

McGill University — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:07:58 +0000

MEDIA ADVISORY: Putting alternative medicine under the microscope

McGill University — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:07:49 +0000

Media advisory: New research chair in urology announcement

McGill University — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:07:38 +0000

Media advisory: Prize-winning authors pick up Mordecai Richler’s torch

McGill University — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:07:27 +0000

Experts alert: 10th Anniversary of 9/11

McGill University — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:07:16 +0000

McGill Experts: U.S., European Government Debt

McGill University — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:06:59 +0000

Expert Alert: Quebec measles outbreak worsens

McGill University — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 20:01:51 +0000

McGill Expert Alert: Canadian Federal Budget 2011

McGill University — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:06:47 +0000

Counting on bigger mining returns

McGill University — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 23:15:27 +0000

Media advisory: New website aims to help reduce, prevent cyber-bullying

McGill University — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:06:35 +0000

Media Advisory: New prize at McGill University  to promote active and healthy lifestyle

McGill University — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:06:24 +0000

Media advisory: Cancer Survivorship: With, Through and Beyond

McGill University — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:06:12 +0000

McGill experts on the death of Osama bin Laden

McGill University — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:06:02 +0000

Media advisory: Leading scientist and McGill alumnus helps launch Chair in Food Safety

McGill University — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:05:51 +0000

Media Advisory: Carlos Fuentes to speak at McGill

McGill University — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:05:40 +0000

Media Advisory: Where Do Human Rights Come From?

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EXPERT ALERT: World Tuberculosis Day 2011

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Baseball and race in Canada - The case of Jackie Robinson

McGill University — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:05:10 +0000

North Africa and Middle East

McGill University — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:04:58 +0000

Rising food prices

McGill University — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:05:02 +0000

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