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Canada–U.S. Relations Enter “Second Century” as New Commission Launches Amid Converging Economic and Security Pressures

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 09:51

(WASHINGTON – April 30, 2026) — As economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and shifting trade dynamics reshape North America, a new binational commission has been launched to explore the future of Canada–U.S. relations.

Co-chaired by former Canadian cabinet minister, Lisa Raitt, and former U.S. congresswoman, Jane Harman, the Commission for the Second Century of Canada-U.S. Relations will bring together senior leaders and policy experts from both countries to develop a new strategic agenda for long-term, bilateral cooperation.

Published: 30 April 2026

Experts: Canadian spring economic update

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 16:53

Prime Minister Mark Carney presents the federal government's spring economic update Tuesday. These 91˿Ƶ experts can provide insights:

Published: 28 April 2026

Experts: UAE to leave OPEC

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 16:33

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) have announced it will leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) as of Friday, May 1.

The decision, which the UAE said is motivated by a desire for greater flexibility in its own oil production and exports, comes as the war in Iran has created a worldwide energy crisis.

These 91˿Ƶ experts are available to comment:

Published: 28 April 2026

MMP unavailable April 24 - May 1 at 9 a.m.

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 14:15

Due to year-end activities, MMP will be unavailable from Friday, April 24, at 5:00 p.m. to Friday, May 1st, at 9:00 a.m.

Published: 28 April 2026

Walmart is closing some Quebec locations, but also investing in new ones

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 13:16

In the face of stiff competition from retailers like Maxi and Super C, Walmart announced it is closing multiple Montreal-area stores. However, the closures don’t necessarily indicate that the company is struggling in Quebec, according to Charles de Brabant, the Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management.

Walmart has also announced that it is investing $6.5 billion to open new stores in Quebec.

Published: 28 April 2026

SIS Faculty Members Secured $4M Research Contract to Strengthen Canada’s Critical Infrastructure

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 12:00

Many essential physical systems, such as smart grids and transportation networks, rely on integrated software and firmware. As these systems become increasingly interconnected, they evolve into critical cyber-physical systems and Internet-of-Things (IoT) environments with a heightened risk of cyberattacks. SIS faculty members Benjamin Fung and Steven Ding have been awarded a $4M research contract from Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) to develop AI-powered security solutions.

Published: 28 April 2026

Ask a librarian: historical nonfiction

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 10:01

Do you have a passion for historical narratives about medicine or about different communities in Quebec or Canada? For your next read, take a stroll through history with these interesting history books from our collection! 

Published: 28 April 2026

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Tue, 04/28/2026 - 09:02

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Please be advised that there will be a downtime for maintenance and fixes of Banner Admin pages on Wednesday, April 29th, 2026, from 4pm to 6pm.

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Published: 28 April 2026

Dr. Vincent Paquin, City News

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 15:00

Liberals’ push to ban social media and AI for teens is not a good idea: 91˿Ƶ professors.

Published: 27 April 2026

Dr. Gustavo Turecki, Daily Science

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 14:59

For the first time, scientists pinpoint the brain cells behind depression.

Published: 27 April 2026

Dr. Romina Mizrahi, Montreal Gazette, Global News

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 14:16

Cannabis use rises in Quebec but falls among teenagers, report finds.

Published: 27 April 2026

Dr. Vincent Paquin, Montreal Gazette, CPAC

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 14:15

Opinion: Under-16 social media ban not the fix we need.

Published: 27 April 2026

Dr. Gabriella Gobbi, Global News

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 14:14

91˿Ƶ-led study suggests psychedelics could change depression treatment.

Published: 27 April 2026

The Macdonald Campus Community Pays Tribute to Professor Varoujan Yaylayan

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 10:59

The Macdonald Campus community gathered on Friday, April 10, to celebrate the life and legacy of the late Professor Varoujan Yaylayan, PhD., who was a cherished faculty member of the Faulty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences’ Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry.

Published: 27 April 2026

Negotiations with MUNACA

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 10:45

At the April 22 conciliation session, and at the recommendation of the conciliator, the University presented a global offer to the union.

Published: 27 April 2026

When Theory Meets the Real World: 91˿Ƶ Students Shine at the IFTSA Competition

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 10:41

Imagining, designing, and developing a food product just as it would be done in industry within the framework of a prestigious international competition, was the challenge taken on by Cole, Jackie, and Deniz, students in 91˿Ƶ’s Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

Published: 27 April 2026

Resolved: MyThesis currently unavaialble

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 10:16

myThesis is currently down and we are working to resolve the issue. We’ll share updates as soon as service is restored. Thank you for your patience.

Published: 27 April 2026

91˿Ƶ researchers’ novel device could boost the development of sound-based lasers

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 09:52

Researchers at 91˿Ƶ have developed a novel device that generates sound-like particles known as phonons at extremely cold temperatures. The technology could be used to create phonon lasers, with possible applications in communications and medical diagnostics.

Published: 27 April 2026

New Report: Canada and the Future of AI for Inclusive Prosperit

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 12:45

April 22, 2026 | The  has co-published a new summary report, Canada and the Future of AI for Inclusive Prosperity, with Canada's International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Expert Group on Canada and the Future of Development Cooperation. Drawing on a February 2026 roundtable of 19 Canadian and international experts, the report calls on Canada to adopt a more strategic and coherent approach to AI.

Published: 24 April 2026

Unleashing natural killer cells against cancer

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 11:50

Scientists have developed a strategy to boost the cancer-fighting power of natural killer (NK) cells, part of the immune system’s first line of defence. NK cells can detect and destroy cancer cells, but tumours often create a protective barrier that blocks them, allowing cancer to grow.

Researchers at 91˿Ƶ’s Rosalind & Morris Goodman Cancer Institute, in collaboration with the Research Institute of the 91˿Ƶ Health Centre, found that suppressing two specific proteins helps NK cells overcome this blockage, turning them into more potent cancer killers.

Published: 24 April 2026

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