/channels/taxonomy/term/20636/all en /channels/channels/news/elections-alberta-recommends-legislative-changes-tackle-misinformation-disinformation-cbc-344875 <p>December 7, 2022 | The independent and non-partisan office that administers Alberta's provincial elections is recommending legislative changes to address misinformation and disinformation. Mathieu Lavigne, a senior researcher at the Centre for Media, Technology, and Democracy has been researching misinformation during elections and stated that better education about how elections work is crucial in reducing the spread of misinformation and increase trust in the election process. </p> Thu, 12 Jan 2023 17:03:43 +0000 webfull 185966 at /channels /channels/channels/news/charter-may-quickly-become-less-relevant-why-canadians-outside-quebec-should-watch-elections-ctv-343368 <p>September 6, 2022 | Professor <a href="//www.mcgill.ca/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/pearl-eliadis">Pearl Eliadis</a> reflected on the Charter ahead of the Quebec elections and how the two pieces of legislation- and the CAQ's use of the notwithstanding clause to protect from their court challenges- show a "unilateral attempt by the CAQ to change our fundamental Charter and constitutional values," and a "pushing and pulling at the constitution." </p> Tue, 08 Nov 2022 16:12:23 +0000 webfull 184345 at /channels /channels/channels/news/researchers-explore-misinformation-during-quebec-election-campaign-global-news-343365 <p>October 3, 2022 | Researchers from ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ, including Professor<a href="//www.mcgill.ca/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/taylor-owen"> Taylor Owen</a>, have conducted a study into online misinformation and the possible effects on the provincial election campaign and says the findings have implications for the future of our democratic process. </p> Tue, 08 Nov 2022 15:34:35 +0000 webfull 184342 at /channels /channels/channels/event/campaign-trail-municipal-federal-elections-mapps-337847 <p>If you've ever wondered what it's like to head out on the campaign trail, to launch your candidacy in politics, or you simply question the policy decisions that are being made in your city or country, join the <b>ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ Alumni Public Policy Societ</b></p> Mon, 21 Feb 2022 17:39:30 +0000 webfull 178122 at /channels /channels/channels/news/experts-federal-budget-2021-330534 <p>The federal government unveiled its spending plans to manage the remainder of the COVID-19 crisis and chart an economic course in a post-pandemic Canada. The Liberals’ first budget in two years outlined the government’s plans for a national child-care system, including what strings will be attached to any spending. There were also measures to boost the supply of affordable housing and money aimed at greening the economy as the Liberals look to chart a path for promises on climate change.</p> Mon, 19 Apr 2021 20:28:40 +0000 webfull 169999 at /channels /channels/channels/news/cross-country-energy-corridor-canada-ctv-news-297413 <p>May 24, 2019 | Conservative leader Andrew Scheer revived the idea of a coast-to-coast energy corridor, a policy that has picked up interest in recent years. Chris Ragan, Director of the Max Bell School of Public Policy, comments on this policy. He warns that, given the difficulty of securing approval for energy infrastructure in Canada, "the country will want to find ways to get through tough approval processes to run more east-west energy grids". </p> <p><a href="https://beta.ctvnews.ca/national/politics/2019/5/24/1_4435492.html">Read the full article here </a></p> Fri, 24 May 2019 18:37:05 +0000 webfull 149560 at /channels