/newsroom/taxonomy/term/10714/all en /newsroom/channels/news/experts-mounting-tensions-between-canada-and-india-351401 <p>Canada has updated its travel advisory for its citizens in India as tensions mount between the two countries over the murder of Canadian Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia. In a recent update, the Canadian government cautioned about the potential for demonstrations and “negative sentiments” toward Canada in the wake of allegations that Indian government agents may be linked to the killing of Nijjar. (<a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/9983176/canada-india-travel-advisory/">Global News</a>)</p> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 20:17:01 +0000 frederique.mazerolle@mcgill.ca 307372 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/expert-pierre-poilievres-first-conservation-convention-party-leader-350543 <p>Federal Conservatives are gathering in Quebec City this week for a policy convention that observers say presents as much political peril as opportunity. The convention, which starts Thursday in a province where the Tories have often sought to make gains, comes as polls indicate the party has been gaining support, with leader Pierre Poilievre regularly attacking the government on affordability issues. (<a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-conservative-party-convention-quebec-city/">The Globe and Mail</a>)</p> Wed, 06 Sep 2023 19:31:36 +0000 frederique.mazerolle@mcgill.ca 307329 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/sex-education-online-misinformation-347434 <p>ƽ���岻�� is pleased to announce the winners and runners-up of the 2023 <a href="/newsroom/faculty-and-staff/principals-prize">Principal’s Prize for Public Engagement through Media</a>. The Prize was created to recognize outstanding achievement among those who share their knowledge on a vast range of subjects with the public and the media. This year, there were applicants from 10 of the 11 faculties, a sign that sharing knowledge and a love of learning is becoming increasingly embedded in the ƽ���岻�� DNA.</p> Wed, 29 Mar 2023 14:15:36 +0000 frederique.mazerolle@mcgill.ca 297888 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/experts-queen-elizabeth-canadas-head-state-dead-96-341566 <p>Queen Elizabeth, Canada's head of state and the longest-reigning British monarch, has died. Elizabeth became Queen in 1952, at the relatively tender age of 25, and presided over the country and the Commonwealth, including Canada, for seven decades. Those 70 years as monarch were recognized during this year's Platinum Jubilee events, which reached their height in London in early June. (<a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/queen-elizabeth-obituary-1.6575696" target="_blank">CBC News</a>)</p> <p>Here are some experts from ƽ���岻�� that can provide comment on this issue:</p> Thu, 08 Sep 2022 15:51:55 +0000 frederique.mazerolle@mcgill.ca 288356 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/expert-leftist-former-guerrilla-and-populist-outsider-head-runoff-colombia-presidential-election-339837 <p>Colombia’s election will go to a runoff between two opposing anti-establishment candidates on 19 June after voters on Sunday were unable to pick a president outright. Gustavo Petro, a leftist former guerrilla and onetime mayor of Bogotá, won the largest share of the vote, with 40%, but fell short of the 50% required to win outright and prevent a second round. Petro’s rival in the runoff will be Rodolfo Hernández, a business magnate and social media firebrand, who is viewed as a conservative, populist outsider.</p> Wed, 08 Jun 2022 13:20:21 +0000 frederique.mazerolle@mcgill.ca 288184 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/expert-alberta-premier-jason-kenney-steps-down-ucp-leader-339648 <p>Premier Jason Kenney threw Alberta politics into a tailspin on May 18 when he narrowly won a United Conservative Party (UCP) leadership review vote only to announce he was quitting the top job. Kenney said anger from party and caucus members over decisions he made to limit personal liberties during the COVID-19 pandemic led to open criticism of his leadership and ultimately the underwhelming vote of support in the review. (<a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/8846607/jason-kenney-ucp-leadership-vote-results-alberta/" target="_blank">Global News</a>)</p> Thu, 19 May 2022 19:27:05 +0000 frederique.mazerolle@mcgill.ca 288155 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/leading-mcgill-scholars-celebrated-sharing-their-work-media-339157 <p>Principal and Vice-Chancellor Suzanne Fortier has announced the 2022 winners of the <a href="/newsroom/principals-prize">Principal’s Prize for Public Engagement through Media</a>. The prize was created to recognize exceptional scholars who share their knowledge with the media and the public, whether about sustainability, politics, music, science and engineering or COVID-19.</p> Wed, 20 Apr 2022 15:55:30 +0000 frederique.mazerolle@mcgill.ca 288093 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/experts-remaining-trucker-convoy-protesters-wont-leave-until-covid-19-restrictions-ease-337374 <p>Crowds have thinned out considerably on Parliament Hill and the surrounding area, where anti-COVID restrictions demonstrators have been protesting for days. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he will not meet with anyone involved, noting reports that some participants have been seen harassing local businesses, waving Nazi flags, defecating on residential lawns, urinating on National War Memorial and stealing food from the homeless. (<a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/8585359/trucker-convoy-protesters-ottawa-covid-19-restrictions/" target="_blank">Global News</a>)</p> Wed, 02 Feb 2022 22:36:24 +0000 frederique.mazerolle@mcgill.ca 285708 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/expert-sudan-army-seized-power-prevent-civil-war-says-coup-leader-334491 <p>Sudan's coup leader, Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has said the military seized power to prevent "civil war". He added that the deposed Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok was being kept at the general's house "for his own safety” but has now returned home. Protests are continuing for a second day in the capital, Khartoum, with roads, bridges and shops closed. Phone and internet lines are also disrupted. (<a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-59052260" target="_blank">BBC News</a>)</p> <p>Here is an expert from ƽ���岻�� that can provide comment on this issue:</p> Fri, 29 Oct 2021 17:39:15 +0000 frederique.mazerolle@mcgill.ca 282513 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/expert-anand-defence-joly-foreign-affairs-trudeau-announces-major-cabinet-shakeup-334418 <p>Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is kicking off his third mandate with a monumental shift in his cabinet lineup that makes significant changes to senior portfolios. Anita Anand becomes only the second woman in Canadian history to take on the role of Defence minister and Mélanie Joly received a major promotion this morning, moving up from minister of Economic Development and Official Languages to a much higher profile as Foreign Affairs minister.</p> Tue, 26 Oct 2021 17:42:49 +0000 frederique.mazerolle@mcgill.ca 282101 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/expert-new-alberta-mayors-councilors-bring-diversity-provincial-councils-334379 <p>The 2021 municipal election was historic in Alberta, where Edmonton elected its first mayor of colour and Calgary its first female mayor. Calgary’s new mayor, Jyoti Gondek, says the diversity of the city’s incoming council will bring “strength to decision-making” at a time when a significant number of women and people of colour were elected to municipal offices across Alberta. Mayor-elect Amarjeet Sohi, a Sikh immigrant from India, will be the first person of colour to lead Edmonton.</p> Mon, 25 Oct 2021 20:45:55 +0000 frederique.mazerolle@mcgill.ca 281936 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/expert-strength-partys-climate-change-plan-could-help-influence-federal-election-results-333501 <p>Climate change is a hot-button issue in this federal campaign, and data shows that a party’s environmental strategy could help influence its results in at least 9 ridings where races were neck-and-neck in the last election. Environics Analytics analyzed all 338 Canada’s federal electoral districts and found environmental issues are important to a wide swath of Canadians. The data and analytics firm found that voters in 46 ridings had above average concerns – compared to the national average – for the way their lifestyles have an impact on the world around them.</p> Fri, 17 Sep 2021 16:04:51 +0000 frederique.mazerolle@mcgill.ca 275599 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/expert-covid-19-conspiracies-rigged-voting-machines-misinformation-plagues-federal-election-333486 <p>Misinformation linked to the COVID-19 pandemic is playing a larger-than-expected role in the federal election, fuelling protests and support for the People’s Party of Canada, experts say. Throughout the election, hostile protests have dogged the campaign of Liberal leader Justin Trudeau. On Monday, anti-vaccination protests targeted hospitals across the country – the ongoing protests have also garnered significant media coverage, getting more attention than issues like Afghanistan or gun control.</p> Thu, 16 Sep 2021 20:53:13 +0000 frederique.mazerolle@mcgill.ca 275448 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/expert-involvement-rural-communities-crucial-canadas-recovery-333437 <p>As the federal election campaign heats up, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is calling on all parties to work with cities and communities of all sizes to drive a stronger, more inclusive nationwide recovery—releasing a package of achievable frontline solutions to pressing challenges, from job creation to climate change to the housing crisis. (<a href="https://fcm.ca/en/news-media/news-release/election-2021-municipalities-lay-out-frontline-solutions" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">FCM</a>) </p> Thu, 16 Sep 2021 16:53:44 +0000 frederique.mazerolle@mcgill.ca 275411 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/expert-sikh-canadians-play-integral-part-canadian-election-outcome-333327 <p>NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has emerged as the most likable of the federal party leaders as Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau’s popularity sinks amid the election campaign, a new poll suggests. The Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News found Singh was the only party leader who was viewed more positively than negatively, with 45 per cent approval versus 39 per cent disapproval among those surveyed. (<a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/8145113/canada-election-ipsos-leadership-singh/" target="_blank">Global News</a>)</p> Wed, 15 Sep 2021 15:18:46 +0000 frederique.mazerolle@mcgill.ca 275207 at /newsroom