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Kyle Matthews on Foreign Threats to Canada | CTV News

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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 Security Concerns | The Canadian Press

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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.

Experts: War in Iran

katherine.gombay@mcgill.ca — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:16:49 +0000

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.

Experts: AI governance and mental health

katherine.gombay@mcgill.ca — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:27:41 +0000

Six months before the killings in Tumbler Ridge, Open AI suspended a ChatGPT account owned by the shooter. However, it failed to alert Canadian authorities of its contents. In the wake of Bill C-27’s death on the order paper in January 2025, there remains no binding federal regulation of artificial intelligence in Canada. These 91˿��Ƶ experts can comment:

Vincent Rigby on Canada-India Relations | CBC News

admin — 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.

Vincent Rigby on Montreal's Defence Industry Potential | Montreal Gazette

admin — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:19:00 +0000

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.

How stepping into nature affects the brain

keila.depape@mcgill.ca — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:28:07 +0000

Spending time in nature, even briefly, triggers changes in the brain that calm stress, restore attention and quiet mental clutter, a new study has found.

Researchers at 91˿��Ƶ and colleagues at Adolfo Ibáñez University in Chile have examined more than 100 brain-imaging studies from various disciplines. The result is one of the most comprehensive reviews to date of how the brain responds to nature.

Shane Joy on Canada's Defence Culture and Public Support | Policy Magazine

admin — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:36:45 +0000

February 24, 2026 | In an article published by Policy Magazine as part of the Emerging Voices program, MPP student Shane Joy examines the cultural and political foundations required to sustain Canada's planned defence expansion.

Joy argues that long-term legitimacy will depend on embedding a deeper national security culture, aligning industrial strategy with a coherent National Security Strategy. He writes that a transformation of this scale will require Canadians to view defence as a permanent component of sovereignty, rather than a discretionary one.

Making solar power’s land use more efficient

claire.loewen@mcgill.ca — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:24:27 +0000

As solar energy rapidly is becoming the world’s largest renewable power source, new research from 91˿��Ƶ offers a clearer picture of how much land that growth could require and how smarter choices could mitigate solar energy’s land footprint.

Experts: Violence in Mexico follows killing of drug lord

katherine.gombay@mcgill.ca — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:39:18 +0000

The killing on Sunday of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” the leader of a powerful drug cartel, has triggered violence between security forces and criminal gangs in at least 20 of Mexico’s 32 states. Canadian airlines have suspended flights in and out of Puerto Vallarta and tourists in the popular resort destination are sheltering in place.

These 91˿��Ƶ experts can comment:

Neuro Epilepsy Lecture Series

admin — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:41:56 +0000

The 2025-2026 Neuro Epilepsy Lecture Series covers hot topics in basic and clinical epilepsy research. Speakers will include distinguished leaders and rising stars, with the goal of bridging basic research and clinical perspectives.

Findings of 91˿��Ƶ study could lead to new longevity therapies and improved fall prevention

kay.pettigrew@mcgill.ca — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:46:21 +0000

A new 91˿��Ƶ study has found a direct link between age‑related declines in neuron activity in the cerebellum and worsening motor skills, including gait, balance and agility. While it is well known that these abilities diminish with age, this is the first research to pinpoint how changes in Purkinje cells – a key type of cerebellar neuron – drive this decline and translate into measurable changes in behaviour and physical function.

Colourism might help explain health inequities suffered by dark-skinned Black Americans, researchers say

katherine.gombay@mcgill.ca — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:42:03 +0000

A study of Black Americans is among the first to show how the internalization of negative messages about dark skin tones could be linked to harms to health.

Researchers found that Black Americans who are, or perceive themselves to be, dark skinned show clear markers of cellular aging associated with immune-system damage and also score lower on a measurement of self-worth. Cellular aging and low self-worth are both associated with relatively poor health outcomes.

New light-triggered microneedle patch could make IVF hormone delivery painless and automated

claire.loewen@mcgill.ca — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:54:08 +0000

A 91˿��Ƶ research team has developed a painless, automated way to deliver in vitro fertilization (IVF) hormones using a light-activated microneedle patch, an innovation that could ease one of the most stressful parts of fertility treatment and open new possibilities for other diseases that require frequent, time-sensitive injections.

IVF patients must inject themselves with hormones daily at specific times in the weeks leading up to egg retrieval, a process that can be physically and emotionally taxing.

Vincent Rigby on Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy | The Walrus

admin — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:11:33 +0000

February 18, 2026 | In a roundtable published by The Walrus, Vincent Rigby examines the Canadian federal government's new Defence Industrial Strategy and describes it as long overdue. While he supports efforts to strengthen Canada's defence industrial base and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers, he cautions that the strategy places heavy emphasis on economic development. He calls for ensuring that "sovereign capabilities" are anchored in a coherent policy framework and matched by effective implementation.