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February 27, 2026 | Vincent Rigby cautions against downplaying national security concerns as Canada seeks to rebuild ties with India. He says it "strains credibility" to suggest that harmful interference has ceased and instead argues Ottawa must navigate a balance between re-engagement and vigilance. Rigby emphasizes that the government must not brush aside concerns about transnational repression and should clearly explain to Canadians how it intends to address ongoing security risks.

Classified as: Vincent Rigby, national security
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Published on: 2 Mar 2026

February 25, 2026 | Kyle Matthews joins CTV News to discuss the growing scale of foreign interference targeting Canada, including disinformation campaigns and sabotage of critical infrastructure. He describes Russia's strategy as a form of "hybrid warfare" aimed at shaping public opinion and fracturing Western unity. He further notes Canada's vulnerabilities as a G7 country and argues how subsea cables and digital networks have become central to daily life and are increasingly exposed to disruption.

Classified as: Kyle Matthews, foreign interference, foreign policy
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Published on: 2 Mar 2026

Correction: A previous version of this message contained some incorrect links. Please see a corrected version below.

Dear FIS Banner Users,

Following a successful pilot, we are pleased to announce the upcoming launch of Banner Admin Pages. As the replacement for Banner INB Forms, Admin Pages provide a modern, user-friendly interface designed to enhance efficiency and improve your overall experience.

Having completed this important first step, we are now ready to roll out the Admin Pages to more users across the Finance and Budget teams.

Classified as: Next Phase, Banner Modernisation, Admin Pages Rollout, Prochaine phase, modernisation de Banner, déploiement des pages administratives
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Published on: 2 Mar 2026

Since the joint U.S. and Israeli attacks began Feb. 28, the situation in Iran and in the region has evolved rapidly. U.S. President Donald Trump has said his objective is regime change in Iran.

These 91˿Ƶ experts are available to comment:

Rex Brynen, Professor, Department of Political Science, is an expert in Middle East politics and security.

rex.brynen [at] mcgill.ca (English)

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Published on: 2 Mar 2026

OpenAI’s handling of Tumbler Ridge shooter info opens regulation questions.

Published on: 2 Mar 2026

« Est-ce que je suis fou? » : quand l’IA mène à la psychose…

Published on: 2 Mar 2026

An approved new treatment slows the progress of Alzheimer’s — but will provincial drug plans offer it?

L’IA en santé mentale, entre risques et innovation.

Published on: 2 Mar 2026

The REDCap system (Administration & Research) has been temporarily shut down following the identification of critical vulnerabilities by the vendor.

To ensure the security of our environment and protect our users’ data, we have shut down our REDCap system while we review and perform the necessary upgrades.

This precautionary measure was taken to protect data and system integrity. Our teams are working with the vendor to address the issue and restore service as quickly and safely as possible.

Updates will be shared as more information becomes available.

Classified as: IT systems unavailable/issues; IT Alerts; IT Announcements
Published on: 2 Mar 2026

Hello everyone,

Financial and Procurement Policies remain up-to-date and in effect and are therefore applicable to expenses submitted for reimbursement through Workday Expenses. Please see below regarding important reminders:

Classified as: travel, Workday Expenses, Purchases of Goods & Services & Software, Computer Equipment Purchases, Achats de biens et services et achats de logiciels, matériel informatique
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Published on: 27 Feb 2026

This chapter, co-authored by Jocelyn Maclure and Alexis Morin-Martel was published inDonner un sens à léthique publique: Mélange en l’honneur de Luc Béginedited by Patrick Turmel.

Classified as: Jarislowsky Chair in Human Nature and Technology
Published on: 26 Feb 2026

February 25, 2026 | Vincent Rigby reflects on Prime Minister Mark Carney's upcoming trip to India amid debate over whether the threat of Indian transnational repression in Canada has truly ended. While describing the trip as pragmatic diplomacy, Rigby warns that security concerns should not be treated as a "footnote," and cautions against turning a blind eye to allegations of interference and intimidation. He expresses skepticism that longstanding national security concerns will disappear overnight.

Classified as: Vincent Rigby, security, india
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Published on: 26 Feb 2026

February 25, 2026 | Vincent Rigby joins the Montreal Gazette to discuss whether Montreal could emerge as a hub in Canada's new Defence Industrial Strategy. He describes the federal announcement as a "major pivot" toward domestic industry and notes that Montreal's aerospace and simulation expertise position the city well. Rigby cautions that industrial ambition must be tied to a clear defence plan that prioritizes operational readiness.

Classified as: Vincent Rigby, defence, Montreal
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Published on: 26 Feb 2026

Part of the largest CIHR-led cancer prevention investment, 91˿Ƶ researchers will develop approaches to reduce cancer risk and improve early detection

Classified as: Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR), CIHR, 91˿Ƶ Health Centre (RI-MUHC), Lady Davis Institute (LDI), Department of Medicine, Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology
Published on: 26 Feb 2026

Last week, nine members of the Geography Department (students and faculty) attended the 9th Conference on Spatial Knowledge and Information Canada () in Banff, Alberta. The conferencebrings together researchers of geographic information science (and systems), spatial data science, and related disciplines who live and work in Canada. The conference was a blast and everyone is looking forward to SKI 2028.

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Published on: 26 Feb 2026

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