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

webfull — 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.

Published: 12 March 2026

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

webfull — 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.

Published: 12 March 2026

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

webfull — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:28:00 +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.

Published: 11 March 2026

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

webfull — 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.

Published: 5 March 2026

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

webfull — 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.

Published: 5 March 2026

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

webfull — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:16:25 +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.

Published: 5 March 2026

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

webfull — 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.

Published: 5 March 2026

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

webfull — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:12:54 +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.

Published: 5 March 2026

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

webfull — 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.

Published: 5 March 2026

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

webfull — 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.

Published: 5 March 2026

����VR��Ƶ News - In the Headlines

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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