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February 12, 2026 | Pearl Eliadis recently appeared on CBC Radio’s Can You Joke About That?, a documentary on edgy comedy featured on CBC Radio Specials. Discussing the Supreme Court decision in the case involving comedian Mike Ward, Eliadis argued that while the Court’s majority concluded the routine targeted Ward’s celebrity persona rather than disability, and therefore did not meet the legal threshold for hate speech, the ruling highlights a gap in the law.

Classified as: Pearl Eliadis, Supreme Court of Canada
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Published on: 12 Mar 2026

March 12, 2026 | Jennifer Welsh wrote a piece in The Globe and Mail with Margaret Biggs arguing that Mark Carney’s emerging foreign-policy vision should more clearly incorporate partnerships with emerging and developing economies. They note that while Canada’s current approach emphasizes diversifying trade, strengthening strategic autonomy, and building coalitions with traditional allies such as Japan, Australia, Europe, and South Korea, a future-oriented strategy must also engage the Global South as genuine partners rather than primarily aid recipients.

Classified as: Jennifer Welsh, Mark Carney, economy
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Published on: 12 Mar 2026

A new NSERC CREATE initiative, MIXCHEM, is reshaping how Canada prepares researchers to confront the growing challenge of complex chemical mixtures in the environment., a leading voice in Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry, is helping drive this interdisciplinary program, which blends cutting‑edge analytical training with hands‑on experience across industry, government, and academia.

Classified as: Stephane Bayen
Published on: 12 Mar 2026

We recently had the opportunity to ask senior leaders from three of Canada’s top universities a big question: “How is generative AI reshaping higher education?â€

Published on: 11 Mar 2026

March 8, 2026 | Jennifer Welsh joined theÌýCross Country CheckupÌýto discuss Canada's potential role as conflict escalates in the Middle East. She noted that while Canadian military involvement remains unlikely, scenarios such as an attack on a NATO ally or support to Gulf states could prompt engagement. Welsh described the moment as part of a broader redefinition of Canadian foreign policy and emphasized "principled pragmatism" in navigating a more hostile global environment.

Classified as: Jennifer Welsh, conflict
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Published on: 11 Mar 2026

Professors Wendell Nii Laryea Adjetey and Jill Baumgartner will lead innovative research focusing on anti-Black carceral systems and climate-related health risks respectivelyÌý

Classified as: Department of History and Classical Studies
Published on: 11 Mar 2026

These grants are available to DOM faculty and trainees through aÌýselection processÌýto support research and innovation projects in medical education.ÌýBelow are some examples of projects funded byÌýthis initiative. Any contributions/gifts to the Department of Medicine Grants for Scholarship in Medical EducationÌýgo fully to our researchers.Ìý

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Published on: 9 Mar 2026

To all Finance users,

The month of February 2026 is closed. You may pick up your Minerva Financial Statements by logging into Minerva via

This link will bring you directly to the Finance (Fund) Administration Menu >> Financial Statements menu option.

Classified as: Financial Statements, Etat Financier
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Published on: 9 Mar 2026

Researchers at ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï used 2,000-year-old stone jars in Laos to observe long-term ecological processes, enhancing understanding of how strongly tree cover shapes small freshwater ecosystems. Their findings stand to help scientists predict how freshwater habitats will respond to environmental change, the researchers said.

Classified as: Lars L. Iversen, plain of jars, freshwater ecosystems, freshwater ecology, Laos
Published on: 9 Mar 2026

A special meeting of Air Transat shareholders, scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, will determine the future leadership of the company. Pierre Karl Péladeau’s investment firm, Financière Outremont, is the airline’s largest shareholder; he is calling for a smaller board of directors.

These ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï experts are available for comment:

Published on: 9 Mar 2026

In a recent piece in The Conversation, Professor Emmanuelle VaastÌýexamines the growing tensions between the use of artificial intelligence in warfare and surveillance. The discourse is prompted by a decision from AI company Anthropic, whose CEO refused to grant the U.S. military unrestricted access to its AI systems. The company established two "red lines": prohibiting the use of its technology for mass surveillance of citizens and preventing the deployment of fully autonomous weapons without having human oversight.

Classified as: Emmanuelle Vaast, Information Systems, AI at ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï Desautels, Artifical Intelligence
Published on: 9 Mar 2026

Want to learn more about where the world is headed and what it means for the field of International Development? The Institute for the Study of International Development is hosting its annual lecture on Thursday March 12, featuring a stellar set of speakers! No registration needed, free reception, what more could one want? More info here: /isid/events/mcdonald-currie-lecture-2026

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Published on: 7 Mar 2026

The ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï Faculty of Law invites applications for the Junior Boulton Fellowship (2026-2027 academic year).

Boulton fellowships

The Boulton Fund was established in 1983 under the terms of a bequest of the late A. Maxwell Boulton, QC (1909-1981), BA 1930, BCL 1933.

Classified as: Faculty of Law / Faculté de Droit
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Published on: 6 Mar 2026

March 4, 2026 | In Wesley Wark's National Security and Intelligence Newsletter, Vincent Rigby comments on the federal government's decision to eliminate the position of National Security and Intelligence Adviser as part of a broader senior public service shuffle. Rigby describes the move as potentially dangerous and warns that removing the role could weaken the flow of intelligence to the Prime Minister. He further notes the potential complications in coordinating between security and intelligence bodies, making engagement with international partners difficult.

Classified as: Vincent Rigby, security, national security
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Published on: 5 Mar 2026

March 2, 2026 | Pearl Eliadis recently contributed a chapter on "The Evolution of Human Rights in Canada" in Christina Szurlej's bookÌýHuman Rights: Principles and Practice in Canada and Internationally,Ìýa new resource designed to provide students with an accessible introduction to human rights law and practice in the Canadian and International Contexts. Eliadis examines the historical and legal development of human rights in frameworks, studying how principles have evolved and how rights are interpreted and applied across different legal systems.

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Classified as: Pearl Eliadis, human rights
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Published on: 5 Mar 2026

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