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Experts: Iran, the oil crisis and its economic impacts

aurelie.boucher@mcgill.ca — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:14:55 +0000

The war in Iran and the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted the international oil trade, resulting in a dramatic increase in fuel prices worldwide and energy crises in several African and Asian countries. Broader economic impacts are also being felt.

��VR��Ƶ experts are available to comment:

Taylor Owen on AI and the Failure to Credit News Sources | Nieman Lab

admin — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:18:26 +0000

March 19, 2026 | Taylor Owen, in coverage by the Nieman Lab, discusses new research from ��VR��Ƶ's Centre for Media, Technology, and Democracy, examining how major AI models handle news attribution. The study finds that models rarely credit original news sources despite demonstrating extensive knowledge of Canadian journalism. Owen notes that the gap between content use and attribution raises concerns about transparency and the sustainability of journalism in an AI-driven information environment.

Pearl Eliadis on the signifiance of Quebec's Bill 21 SCC hearing | CTV News

admin — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:02:13 +0000

March 22, 2026 | In an interview on CTV News, Pearl Eliadis discusses the Supreme Court of Canada's hearings on Quebec's Bill 21, describing the case as one of the most significant in recent years for its implications on constitutional interpretation.

She notes that the court will examine key issues, including the use of the notwithstanding clause and broader questions about the structure of the Constitution and limits of provincial authority.

Alexandra Ages on Canada's Rental Crisis | Maclean's

admin — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:26:01 +0000

March 24, 2026 | In a feature for Maclean's, Alexandra Ages MPP'21 reflects on her experience of Canada's increasingly precarious rental market.

Through a personal account of housing instability across multiple cities, she highlights the structural challenges facing renters, including aging housing stock and limited policy attention. Ages argues that current housing policy continues to prioritize homeownership, leaving renters increasingly insecure. She underscores the need for reforms that improve stability and housing quality across the country.

Pearl Eliadis on Supreme Court's Hearing regarding Bill 21 | Global News

admin — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:48:21 +0000

March 24, 2026 | Pearl Eliadis joins Global News to comment on the Supreme Court of Canada's hearing of a legal challenge to Québec's secularism law, Bill 21. She speaks to the limits of judicial review of the Notwithstanding Clause and notes that courts may be constrained by constitutional language, even as concerns grow over its broad application.

��VR��Ƶ Design Day 2026

admin — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:25:40 +0000

Join us in celebration of our students’ engineering and design accomplishments on April 9th for the 2026 edition of ��VR��Ƶ Design Day!

Expert: Quebec’s Digital Health Record

kay.pettigrew@mcgill.ca — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:41:33 +0000

As Quebec seeks to implement its Digital Health Record (DSN) project, concerns are emerging about translation errors and inefficiencies in the platform, resulting in ballooning costs and potentially severe delays to patient care.

A ��VR��Ƶ expert is available to comment on this topic:

Vincent Rigby on Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy and NATO Priorities | BNN Bloomberg

admin — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:18:10 +0000

March 4, 2026 | Vincent Rigby joins Bloomberg to discuss Canada’s evolving defence and foreign policy priorities as NATO considers a greater focus on the Arctic. Moderating a panel on Canada’s role in the Indo-Pacific, he notes that Ottawa has struggled to find its footing in the region and suggests the current strategy may require stronger alignment with broader defence priorities, including the Arctic and Europe.

Expert : Bill 21

aurelie.boucher@mcgill.ca — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:25:30 +0000

The Supreme Court of Canada has begun hearing arguments on Quebec’s secularism law, Bill 21.

A ��VR��Ƶ expert is available to comment:

Pearl Eliadis, Associate Professor (professional) at the Max Bell School of Public Policy, member of the Centre for Human Rights & Legal Pluralism at the Faculty of Law, is a practising lawyer specializing in human rights. She has expertise in equality and anti-discrimination law and minority rights.

Expert: World Happiness Report 2026

keila.depape@mcgill.ca — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:24:13 +0000

World Happiness Report 2026, released Thursday, ranks countries based on survey data of self-reported life satisfaction. Canada, once in the Top 10, has fallen to 25th, extending a decade-long decline. The report also links heavy social media use to a marked drop in well-being among young people, particularly among teenage girls.

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Humans share acoustic preferences with other animals, study shows

kay.pettigrew@mcgill.ca — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:03:44 +0000

A ��VR��Ƶ-led study has found that humans share acoustic preferences with other species, at least when it comes to animal calls. The results provide experimental evidence that shared sensory processing mechanisms may shape aesthetic judgments of sound.

Experts: Quebec budget

aurelie.boucher@mcgill.ca — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:14:15 +0000

Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard is presenting his 2026-2027 budget today, March 18.

These ��VR��Ƶ experts are available to comment:

Julian Karaguesian, Faculty Lecturer, Department of Economics, can speak about budgetary issues, as well as wider fiscal and economic policy issues.

Julian.karaguesian [at] mcgill.ca (English, French, German)

Neuro researchers lead projects awarded $14.5 million

admin — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:31:29 +0000

Funds will help acquire and develop cutting-edge infrastructure to advance research capacity

Five researchers from The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) are leading innovative new projects that have received major funding from Canada Foundation for Innovation’s Innovation Fund. They will be funded for a total of $14.5 million, part of $42 million going to ��VR��Ƶ scientists.

Experts: Declining functional health among Canadian adults

keila.depape@mcgill.ca — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:54:00 +0000

The functional health of Canadian adults has declined over the past decade, according to a new Statistics Canada report. Since 2015, the number of Canadians reporting very good to perfect health dropped from about 69 per cent to 56 per cent. Using a measurement that covers eight dimensions of health, the report finds the decline is driven mainly by worsening emotional health and a ris

New injectable gel could help repair damaged swallowing muscles

keila.depape@mcgill.ca — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:35:14 +0000

A new injectable gel developed by researchers at ��VR��Ƶ and Kyoto University could enable stem cell-based treatments for swallowing disorders.

While stem cells have the potential to repair damaged swallowing muscles, ensuring their survival after injection has been a major challenge. In a preclinical study published in Biomaterials, the new approach improved stem-cell survival by more than five times compared with traditional methods.