/newsroom/taxonomy/term/2/all en /newsroom/channels/news/pearl-eliadis-canadian-free-expression-literary-review-canada-363464 <p>February 4, 2025 | Professor <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/pearl-eliadis">Pearl Eliadis</a> wrote in the <a href="https://reviewcanada.ca/magazine/2025/03/so-to-speak/">Literary Review of Canada</a> on the differences between free speech in the US and free expression in Canada. The recent conflicts go much deeper than tariffs. It speak to the Canadian national sovereignty and the ability of their courts to affirm the differences in the legal cultures.</p> Wed, 05 Feb 2025 19:32:24 +0000 admin 315023 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/vincent-rigby-global-security-shifts-cda-institute-363019 <p>January 29, 2025 | Professor <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/vincent-rigby">Vincent Rigby</a> and Eugene Lang spoke about Canada's defence and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAn-V6sODFY">foreign policy under Trudeau's leadership</a> over the past decade, noting that the government has struggled to keep up with significant global changes. Together, they discuss how geopolitical tensions, particularly with China, Russia, and the United States, have evolved rapidly and Canada's response has been slow.</p> Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:32:11 +0000 admin 315008 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/pearl-eliadis-supreme-court-canada-taking-legal-challenge-quebecs-bill-21-cbc-362964 <p>January 23rd, 2025 | In an interview on <em>Let’s Go with Sabrina Marandola</em> on CBC, <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/pearl-eliadis">Pearl Eliadis</a> discussed the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision to hear a legal challenge against Quebec’s Bill 21. Eliadis emphasized the significance of the Court’s move, stating, “It’s the Supreme Court saying that it’s important and an issue of national significance.”</p> Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:18:59 +0000 admin 315003 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/construction-starts-life-sciences-complex-shaft-reconstruction-room-140-362945 <p>Please be advised that 9I��������� has mandated “Priest Construction-Électricité” to carry out the following project: <strong><i>14-140 Life Sciences Complex – Shaft Reconstruction at room 140 </i></strong></p> <p><b>Description: </b>The project involves reconstructing the wall of the mechanical shaft in Room 140 and painting one side of Corridor 1-HALL12.</p> <p><b>Construction start date: </b>January 27, 2025</p> <p><b>Planned construction end date: </b>February 21, 2025</p> Mon, 27 Jan 2025 20:01:48 +0000 admin 314998 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/pearl-eliadis-supreme-court-canada-hearing-legal-challenge-quebecs-bill-21-iheart-362938 <p>January 23, 2025 | On the Montreal Now with Aaron Rand podcast,<strong> <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/pearl-eliadis">Pearl Eliadis</a></strong> discussed Quebec’s Bill 21 and its Supreme Court challenge. She highlighted the months-long legal process ahead, with both sides submitting extensive documentation before a decision is reached. Eliadis called the case a key opportunity for Canada to reflect on how the Charter of Rights and Freedoms is applied.</p> Mon, 27 Jan 2025 17:36:04 +0000 admin 314997 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/pearl-eliadis-lgbtq2s-advocates-fearing-trans-rights-ctv-news-362934 <p>January 23, 2025 | Organizations advocating for LGBTQ2S+ rights in Quebec are speaking out against comments made by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who said he’s only aware of two genders. Professor and Human rights lawyer <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/pearl-eliadis">Pearl Eliadis</a> said there’s a lot of disinformation on social media conflating sex and gender.</p> Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:43:14 +0000 admin 314995 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/pearl-eliadis-quebecs-ban-religious-symbols-new-york-times-362936 <p>January 25, 2025 | The Supreme Court of Canada will decide whether a law that Quebec enacted in 2019, barring public-sector workers from wearing religious symbols, violates their rights. Professor <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/pearl-eliadis">Pearl Eliadis </a>said that while one of the main tenets of Quebec’s secularism was the idea that the state should be a neutral actor, she thought the law had imposed the government’s viewpoint of what nonreligion ought to look like in the public service.</p> Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:59:13 +0000 admin 314994 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/pearl-eliadis-top-court-hearing-challenge-quebecs-secularism-law-not-unexpected-cbc-362932 <p>January 24, 2025 | The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to hear a challenge against Quebec's controversial secularism law that prohibits certain public workers from wearing religious symbols while performing their duties. Professor<a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/pearl-eliadis"> Pearl Eliadis</a> joined for an interview with the CBC to discuss the nature of the issues at stake, by the very fact that the court has agreed to hear the case. </p> Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:13:25 +0000 admin 314993 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/pearl-eliadis-bill-21-la-presse-362931 <p>January 24, 2025 | The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to grant permission to appeal in the Bill 21, Quebec’s controversial secularism law. The decision marks a significant development in the ongoing legal battle, which has raised concerns among minority communities over religious freedoms and equality in the province.</p> Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:36:41 +0000 admin 314990 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/event/albert-aguayo-lecture-unlocking-secrets-nerve-repair-neuronal-signaling-glial-modulation-362736 <p>This annual lecture honours Dr. Albert Aguayo, OC, FRCP, Professor Emeritus founder and former Director of the Centre for the Research in Neuroscience at 9I���������. A cocktail reception will follow the lecture.</p> Mon, 20 Jan 2025 15:27:51 +0000 admin 314974 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/taylor-owen-new-ai-reality-children-globe-and-mail-362677 <p>January 16, 2025 | In an article by <em>The Global and Mail</em>, Professor <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/taylor-owen">Taylor Owen</a> shared his concerns regarding the AI becoming a threat for younger generation. The rapid advancement of the AI, poses a grave question of who is responsible for the actions and outcomes of an AI chatbot? Especially when it comes to children and adolescents.</p> Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:16:42 +0000 admin 314965 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/vincent-rigby-trudeaus-dramatic-resignation-centre-strategic-international-studies-362671 <p>January 10, 2025 | The Centre for Strategic & International Studies's podcast hosted by H. Andrew Schwartz spoke with professor <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/visiting-professors-and-scholars/vincent-rigby">Vincent Rigby</a>, a Slater Family Professor of Practice, to discuss Trudeau's dramatic resignation. The sudden turn of events of the Prime Minister's departure left Canadians and the world shocked.</p> Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:50:06 +0000 admin 314964 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/vincent-rigby-threats-posed-foreign-interference-canada-mcgill-international-review-362562 <p>December 20, 2024 | Professor <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/visiting-professors-and-scholars/vincent-rigby">Vincent Rigby</a>, a Slater Family Professor of Practice, did a <a href="https://www.mironline.ca/mir-meets-vincent-rigby/">podcast</a> with The 9I��������� International Review on the threats imposed by foreign interference.</p> Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:09:09 +0000 admin 314957 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/christopher-ragan-canadas-economic-challenges-and-impact-tariffs-financial-post-362556 <p>January 9th, 2025 | In an article from the <em>Financial Post</em>, <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/chris-ragan">Christopher Ragan</a> shared his insights on Canada’s economic challenges at an online discussion hosted by the Global Risk Institute. He explained that while the Bank of Canada might cut interest rates to try and stimulate the economy, it may not have much effect, especially if U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs are imposed. Ragan pointed out that lowering rates might not encourage investment if tariffs disrupt trade.</p> Tue, 14 Jan 2025 18:04:21 +0000 admin 314955 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/jennifer-robson-preserving-economic-key-policies-amid-government-change-policy-options-362554 <p>December 20th, 2024 | In an article for <em>Policy Options</em>, <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/visiting-professors-and-scholars/jennifer-robson">Jennifer Robson</a> highlights that despite the political instability surrounding Justin Trudeau's government, certain policies from the recent fall economic statement (FES) are worth saving. She argues that opposition parties should consider supporting these measures, not to prop up the government, but to act in the Canadians best interest.</p> Tue, 14 Jan 2025 16:34:10 +0000 admin 314954 at /newsroom