January 22, 2026 | Taylor Owen recently submitted a report to the Minister of AI and Digital Innovation with recommendations on democratic governance and safety in his capacity as a member of Canada's AI Strategy Task Force.
He emphasized online platforms' responsibility to inform consumers when using AI to generate material. He further discussed the significant harm that AI chatbots can inflict on young people, including manipulating users and spreading disinformation.听
January 20, 2026 | Vincent Rigby joined Global News to discuss Canada's military contingency plans amid the shifting relationship with the United States. Rigby said the Canadian Armed Forces routinely examines a range of threat scenarios, including those involving allies.听Rigby noted that the very need to contemplate such scenarios shows how dramatically the global security environment has changed, and that it is time to reflect on Canada's place within it.
January 21, 2026 | Vincent Rigby recently spoke to the Montreal Gazette on the rising U.S. rhetoric under President Donald Trump, underscoring the need for Canada to strengthen its Arctic defences.
January 22, 2026 | As the federal Cabinet meets in Quebec City, Director Jennifer Welsh said ministers must move from broad commitments to concrete plans for diversifying Canada's trade and strengthening the economy. Amid rising geopolitical uncertainty, she emphasized the need to define what meaningful international partnerships will look like in practice.
January 20, 2026 | On聽The Line, Chris Ragan breaks down the threatened criminal indictment of U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. He explains why central bank independence is crucial for controlling inflation and warns that political interference may boost the economy in the short term but risks higher long-term inflation. He also highlights Canada's model, where the Bank of Canada remains operationally independent, as a potential guide amid rising U.S. political pressure.
January 20, 2026 | Vincent Rigby joined the National Post to discuss Canada's options in the unlikely event of a U.S. military attack on Canada. Rigby emphasized that a U.S. invasion would be considered low-probability but would have a very high impact. He called U.S. President Donald Trump's provocative posts about Canada "destabilizing" but part of a broader strategic playbook, rather than evidence of a threat.
January 19, 2025 | In Policy Magazine, Kyle Matthews argues that while Donald Trump poses a serious threat to Canada's economic security and sovereignty, turning toward China as a counterweight is a dangerous mistake. Matthews, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Montr茅al Institute for Global Security, contends that Beijing is not a neutral alternative to an unstable United States but a systemic authoritarian challenger that undermines democratic governance.
January 14, 2026 | Cheryl Oates was recently appointed as the Interim Chief of Staff for British Columbia Premier David Eby.听
As Interim Chief of Staff, Oates will act as the Premier's strategic right-hand, managing the Premier's office and coordinating government-wide policy and initiatives. She will be responsible for overseeing the office's operations and political staff to advance the government's goals and ensure the Premier's priorities are met across ministries.
顿颈谤别肠迟辞谤听 joined The Herle Burly podcast to discuss the implications of Prime Minister Carney鈥檚 recent trip to China.
Welsh argues that while a 鈥淣ew World Order鈥� is indeed emerging, the real question is what form it will ultimately take. She emphasized that U.S. foreign policy is undergoing a deeper shift that extends beyond Donald Trump, and that even with a potential administration change in Washington, a return to past models of U.S. leadership is unlikely.
January 15, 2026 | Vincent Rigby joined the CDA Institution alongside Dr. Adam Chapnick to discuss the evolving role of the National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Canadian Prime Minister and the challenges it faces today. Rigby reflected on the gap in the literature regarding the role's history and assigned responsibilities, and the necessary need to track its progression in an unsettled global security environment.
A co-authored article by聽Gis猫le Yasmeen, alongside MPP students Julian Tayarah and Umme Salma, has been published in聽The Conversation.听The article, titled "How street vendors and waste pickers can help cities manage growth," examines the often-overlooked role of informal urban livelihoods in building sustainable and equitable food systems.
January 7, 2026 |聽Vincent Rigby joined the Globe and Mail to discuss the details of Trump's national security strategy and what it means for the U.S. government's next moves. Rigby notes that Trump's use of the Monroe Doctrine is a message that "toes the line" with other states in the Western Hemisphere, encouraging cooperation among its allies and the desire to expand that list of countries, even if it requires force.听
January 5, 2026 | Kyle Matthews spoke to CTV News about the United States鈥� recent military action in Venezuela, cautioning that the removal of Venezuelan President Nicol谩s Maduro by U.S. forces sets a dangerous precedent for global sovereignty. Matthews, a senior fellow at the Institute for Global Security, said the operation, which included airstrikes and the capture of Maduro, signals a troubling shift in how powerful states engage with sovereign countries and could encourage similar interventions elsewhere.
January 6, 2026 | Pearl Eliadis spoke to CityNews about a recent published by the Quebec Homelessness Prevention Collaborative (QHPC) which found that second-stage shelters, a form of transitional housing for women fleeing violence, are crucial in protecting wome
January 5, 2026 | Vincent Rigby spoke to CTV News on the potential fallout after the United States鈥� incursion in Venezuela on January 3. Rigby mentioned that the removal of Maduro was not necessarily a bad thing, given the rampant corruption and authoritarianism throughout his leadership. He emphasized a critical question: how much influence will Venezuelan citizens have in choosing the country鈥檚 next leader?
