The politics of rage and disinformation 鈥� we ignore it at our peril | National Observer
July 18, 2022 | Before joining the Max Bell School's Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy as its Director of Policy & Engagement,聽Supriya Dwivedi encountered the harmful world of conspiracy theories and misinformation聽as host of a morning show on a Toronto talk radio station. Learn more about her experience and how it galvanized her to tackle to problem of mis- and disinformation.
How should Canada tackle harmful online content? Look beyond our borders, experts say | Toronto Star
July 14, 2022 | As a member of the聽12-person advisory group convened by the federal government to weigh in on the Liberals' online harms legislation, Max Bell School professor Taylor Owen provided perspective on what lessons can be learned from other countries' legislative efforts.
Can Quebec pharmacists legally refuse to prescribe the morning-after pill? | CBC News
August 6, 2022 | Recently, in Saguenay, Que., a pharmacist rejected a woman's request to purchase emergency oral contraception, claiming that then morning-after pill did not "align with his values." Human rights lawyer and Max Bell School professor Pearl Eliadis weighs in.
A Plea for Greening Canada鈥檚 Housing Policy | Policy Magazine
In聽Policy Magazine's new Emerging Voices series by students, five Max Bell School MPPs were invited to write articles on issues important to them.
The fourth article is "A Plea for Greening Canada鈥檚 Housing Policy" about the housing and climate change crises wreaking havoc on the Canadian economy by Nimmi Hamid.
Canada鈥檚 CANnabis, or CAN鈥橳abis ? | Policy Magazine
In聽Policy Magazine's new Emerging Voices series by students, five Max Bell School MPPs were invited to write articles on issues important to them.
The fourth article is "Canada鈥檚 CANnabis, or CAN鈥橳abis ?" about聽Canada鈥檚 cannabis legalization review that was due in October 2021 - but it has yet to commence.
Canada鈥檚 Huawei decision: Next Steps | Policy Magazine
In聽Policy Magazine's new Emerging Voices series by students, five Max Bell School MPPs were invited to write articles on issues important to them.
Curbing Online Harms | CBC Radio
June 20, 2022 | With the聽Canadian Commission on Democratic Expression's new report hot off the press, Commission co-chair and Max Bell School professor Taylor Owen sat down for an interview with CBC Radio to discuss the recommendations on curbing online harm that he and his colleagues have proposed.
After a hundred days of war, the West is losing interest in Ukraine | The Line
June 6, 2022 |聽With Russia's illegal war in Ukraine now well past the hundred day mark, Western interest is waning鈥攄espite the fact that Ukraine's people and territorial integrity are far from safe. What does this tell us about the depth of the West's commitment to Ukraine? Andrew Potter comments in this article for the The Line.
No Time to Waste in Canada鈥檚 Tryst with Cyber Warfare
In聽Policy Magazine's new Emerging Voices series by students, five Max Bell School MPPs were invited to write articles on issues important to them.
A Country Covered by Water, but not by Insurance
In Policy Magazine's new Emerging Voices series by students, five Max Bell School MPPs were invited to write articles on issues important to them.
Session wraps up at National Assembly | CTV News Montreal
With the last pre-election sessional period of Quebec's National Assembly drawing to a close last week, Max Bell School professor Pearl Eliadis聽joined CTV News Montreal to discuss the key legislative news of the past several months.
Watch the interview.
Legal experts fact-check Quebec ad campaign that aims to correct 'falsehoods' on controversial language law | CBC News
June 3, 2022 | After Bill 96 passed in the Quebec legislature, the government of Quebec published a full-page advertisement in both French and English newspapers to "correct falsehoods" circulating about the law. However, several legal experts - such as Max Bell's Pearl Eliadis - fact-checked the claims made in the ad in this article for CBC News.
Five reasons Quebec's language law reform is stirring controversy | City News
May 19, 2022 | This City News article delves into the various reasons Quebec's Bill 96 is stirring controversy. Max Bell School professor Pearl Eliadis provides prospective on how the proposed law would affect access to justice.
Read the article.
Why politics and central banking shouldn't mix | The Line
May 13, 2022 | In a recent debate, Conservative Party leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre pledged that鈥攊f he were to become prime minister鈥攈e would fire the governor of the Bank of Canada. Max Bell School Director Chris Ragan thinks such a promise is irresponsible and dangerous.
Read the article.
Public Policy Forum releases second report from its Canadian Commission on Democratic Expression initiative | Financial Post
May 5, 2022 | The Max Bell School's Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy鈥攁s part of the Canadian Commission on Democratic Expression鈥攈as published in-depth research paper on transparency and accountability issues regarding online platforms. Read more about the research via the Financial Post.
