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Jennifer Welsh on Expanding Canada’s Foreign Policy to Build Partnerships with Emerging Economies | The Globe and Mail

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:28:47 +0000

March 12, 2026 | Jennifer Welsh wrote a piece in The Globe and Mail with Margaret Biggs arguing that Mark Carney’s emerging foreign-policy vision should more clearly incorporate partnerships with emerging and developing economies. They note that while Canada’s current approach emphasizes diversifying trade, strengthening strategic autonomy, and building coalitions with traditional allies such as Japan, Australia, Europe, and South Korea, a future-oriented strategy must also engage the Global South as genuine partners rather than primarily aid recipients.

Pearl Eliadis on the Gap Between Hate Speech and Discriminatory Speech | CBC Listen

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:47:57 +0000

February 12, 2026 | Pearl Eliadis recently appeared on CBC Radio’s Can You Joke About That?, a documentary on edgy comedy featured on CBC Radio Specials. Discussing the Supreme Court decision in the case involving comedian Mike Ward, Eliadis argued that while the Court’s majority concluded the routine targeted Ward’s celebrity persona rather than disability, and therefore did not meet the legal threshold for hate speech, the ruling highlights a gap in the law.

Jennifer Welsh on Canada's Role in the Middle East Conflict | CBC Radio

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:27:59 +0000

March 8, 2026 | Jennifer Welsh joined the Cross Country Checkup to discuss Canada's potential role as conflict escalates in the Middle East. She noted that while Canadian military involvement remains unlikely, scenarios such as an attack on a NATO ally or support to Gulf states could prompt engagement. Welsh described the moment as part of a broader redefinition of Canadian foreign policy and emphasized "principled pragmatism" in navigating a more hostile global environment.

Annual Environment Public Lecture: Dahti Tsetso

admin — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:13:21 +0000

The 91˿��Ƶ Bieler School of Environment is pleased to announce an upcoming public lecture featuring Dahti Tsetso, Tłı̨chǫ Dene leader from Yellowknife, NT, and CEO of Our Land for the Future Trust.

Vincent Rigby on Changes to Canada's NSIA | Wesley Wark Newsletter

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:56:41 +0000

March 4, 2026 | In Wesley Wark's National Security and Intelligence Newsletter, Vincent Rigby comments on the federal government's decision to eliminate the position of National Security and Intelligence Adviser as part of a broader senior public service shuffle. Rigby describes the move as potentially dangerous and warns that removing the role could weaken the flow of intelligence to the Prime Minister. He further notes the potential complications in coordinating between security and intelligence bodies, making engagement with international partners difficult.

Pearl Eliadis on the Evolution of Human Rights in Canada | Emond

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:33:37 +0000

March 2, 2026 | Pearl Eliadis recently contributed a chapter on "The Evolution of Human Rights in Canada" in Christina Szurlej's book Human Rights: Principles and Practice in Canada and Internationally, a new resource designed to provide students with an accessible introduction to human rights law and practice in the Canadian and International Contexts. Eliadis examines the historical and legal development of human rights in frameworks, studying how principles have evolved and how rights are interpreted and applied across different legal systems.

Pearl Eliadis on preventing homelessness for survivors of violence | Mettre fin à l’itinérance au Canada

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:16:24 +0000

March 2026 | Pearl Eliadis authors the chapter “Fermer le robinet: comment prévenir l’itinérance pour les victimes de violence” in James Hughes’ edited volume Mettre fin à l’itinérance au Canada. In her contribution, Eliadis examines how homelessness among survivors of violence can be prevented through upstream policy interventions rather than emergency responses alone.

Sonja Solomun on the risks of autonomous AI and climate disinformation | Canada's National Observer

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:08:07 +0000

February 27, 2026 | Sonja Solomun and her co-author Chris Russill write in Canada’s National Observer about how autonomous AI agents could transform the landscape of climate disinformation. Using a recent case in which an AI agent launched a reputational attack on an open-source developer, they argue that emerging AI systems can now generate and spread conspiratorial narratives without clear human direction or accountability.

Vincent Rigby on Canada’s Indo-Pacific strategy | BNN Bloomberg

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:53:39 +0000

March 5, 2026 | Vincent Rigby spoke at the Conference of Defence Associations Institute’s annual conference about Canada’s evolving role in the Indo-Pacific. Moderating a panel on regional strategy, Rigby noted that Canada has struggled to define a consistent approach since releasing its Indo-Pacific strategy in 2022. He suggests the strategy may need to be refreshed and more clearly linked to Canada’s Arctic and European security priorities, particularly as geopolitical tensions evolve.

Pearl Eliadis on transitional housing for survivors of violence | CTV News

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:31:04 +0000

March 2, 2026 | On CTV News, Pearl Eliadis spoke to the value of “second step” or transitional housing in helping survivors of conjugal violence rebuild their lives. Drawing on research conducted with the Quebec Homelessness Prevention Collaborative, Eliadis explained that women who have access to transitional housing are significantly more likely to secure stable long-term housing and far less likely to return to abusive partners.

Pearl Eliadis on housing as a human right | Public Policy Forum

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:12:53 +0000

March 5, 2026 | Pearl Eliadis joined WONK host Amanda Lang to discuss Canada’s growing homelessness crisis and the case for treating housing as a human right. In conversation with physician Andrew Boozary, Eliadis argued that policymakers must move beyond managing homelessness toward preventing it, describing stable housing as a foundational condition for health and dignity. She emphasized that rising rates of homelessness across Canada require structural policy responses that prioritize rights-based approaches rather than short-term emergency solutions.

Media Ecosystem Observatory on conspiracy theory content in Canada | CTV Canada

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:32:35 +0000

February 27, 2026 | CTV News covered a report conducted by researchers at the Media Ecosystem Observatory (MEO) that found a small group of highly active social media users that are responsible for the majority of conspiracy theory content circulating in Canada. Analyzing more than 14 million posts across platforms including TikTok, X, Instagram, and Bluesky, the study concludes that roughly 100 accounts generate nearly 70 per cent of conspiratorial posts.

Vincent Rigby on Canada-India Security Concerns | The Canadian Press

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:52:51 +0000

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.

Kyle Matthews on Foreign Threats to Canada | CTV News

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:46:15 +0000

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.

Vincent Rigby on Canada-India Relations | CBC News

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:37:25 +0000

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.