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Vincent Rigby on The Arctic Appetites of Donald Trump | Policy Magazine

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:28:13 +0000

January 29, 2026 | In Policy Magazine, Vincent Rigby, writing with Lawrence L. Herman, warns that U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to annex Greenland signals a bigger risk to Canadian sovereignty in the Arctic. They argue that renewed U.S. expansionist rhetoric alongside American rejection of Canada's claim that the Northwest Passage constitutes internal waters raises the prospect of future U.S. military or naval incursions in the region.

Taylor Owen on Regulating Social Media for Kids | CBC Radio

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:06:59 +0000

January 29, 2026 | Speaking with CBC's The Current, Taylor Owen argued that banning social media for children under 14 is neither feasible or effective, despite growing concerns about the harms young people face online. While acknowledging serious risks, such as mental health impacts and exposure to age-inappropriate content, Owen emphasized that social media also provides real benefits for youth, much as it does for adults.

Vincent Rigby on NATO and Canada’s National Security | CGAI

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:00:24 +0000

January 17, 2026 | Vincent Rigby was featured on the Canadian Global Affairs Institute's The Global Exchange podcast to discuss NATO and Canada's global security challenges. Rigby emphasized that strengthening Canada's capabilities, including NORAD modernization and Arctic operations, opens opportunities for collaboration with the United States. He noted the urgency of a former national security strategy, arguing that it has been 22 years since Canada last had one and that current global uncertainties make it more pressing than ever.

Vincent Rigby on NORAD and Canada's F-35 Decision | CBC News

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:24:31 +0000

January 26, 2026 | Vincent Rigby joined CBC News to discuss the implications of U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra's recent remarks on Canada's fighter jet procurement and the North American Air Defence Command (NORAD). Rigby described the remarks as "another off-the-cuff," noting that while they cannot be ignored, they should not be taken as a definitive statement on Canada-U.S. defence policy. NORAD remains a shared defence partnership, but political and operational decisions, such as whether to pursue Swedish Gripen or F-35s, can affect Canada's sovereignty.

Vincent Rigby on Trump's Threats to the Arctic | CBC News

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:59:08 +0000

January 27, 2026 | Vincent Rigby spoke on CBC News to analyze Canada's Arctic sovereignty amid growing concerns of U.S. intentions in the region. Rigby weighed in on the implications of the ICE (Icebreaker Collaboration Effort) Pact, noting its potential to affect control over the Northwest Passage and surrounding Arctic territories. He called for a two-track approach: continue cooperation where possible, while urgently strengthening its own Arctic military and surveillance capabilities.

Woyesa Worana on Ethiopia’s Shrinking Civic Space | Policy Magazine

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:39:30 +0000

January 26, 2026 | MPP student Woyesa Worana wrote for the Policy Magazine on Ethiopia's rapidly shrinking civic space as the country approaches its June elections. He argued that the rollback of press freedom and civil society protections marks a sharp reversal from the optimism of the 2018 reforms. He further added that citizens are increasingly being excluded from decisions actively shaping their lives.

ONLINE: America First Goes Hemispheric: Trump’s Foreign Policy and Canada’s Strategic Dilemmas

chantay.alexander@mcgill.ca — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:13:27 +0000

This event is organized by the Diamond Brown Chair in Democratic Studies and the ��Թ� Institute for the Study of Canada and sponsored by the Max Bell School of Public Policy.

Aftab Ahmed on Mark Carney's Davos Speech | Policy Magazine

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:41:12 +0000

January 23, 2026 | In Policy Magazine, Alumnus Aftab Ahmed MPP'23 wrote about Mark Carney's Davos speech detailing the international system's rules-based order being near its end. He highlighted several key messages from the speech, which detail the weaponization of economic interdependence, the rise of isolationism, the collective bargaining of middle powers, and Canada's strategic position.

Chris Ragan on the U.S. Federal Reserve System | The Line

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:55:23 +0000

January 20, 2026 | On The Line, Chris Ragan breaks down the threatened criminal indictment of U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. He explains why central bank independence is crucial for controlling inflation and warns that political interference may boost the economy in the short term but risks higher long-term inflation. He also highlights Canada's model, where the Bank of Canada remains operationally independent, as a potential guide amid rising U.S. political pressure.

Vincent Rigby on the Unlikely U.S. Invasion of Canada | National Post

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:31:55 +0000

January 20, 2026 | Vincent Rigby joined the National Post to discuss Canada's options in the unlikely event of a U.S. military attack on Canada. Rigby emphasized that a U.S. invasion would be considered low-probability but would have a very high impact. He called U.S. President Donald Trump's provocative posts about Canada "destabilizing" but part of a broader strategic playbook, rather than evidence of a threat.

Vincent Rigby on Canada's Response to Trump's Aggresive Pursuit of Greenland | KPFA

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:02:04 +0000

January 22, 2026 | Vincent Rigby spoke on KPFA to discuss the implications of U.S. interest in Greenland for Canada. Rigby noted that while the U.S. has a longstanding military presence in Greenland and could, in theory, seize it, such a move would raise serious questions for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

Taylor Owen's Report to the AI Strategic Task Force | The Globe and Mail

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:41:21 +0000

January 22, 2026 | Taylor Owen recently submitted a report to the Minister of AI and Digital Innovation with recommendations on democratic governance and safety in his capacity as a member of Canada's AI Strategy Task Force.

He emphasized online platforms' responsibility to inform consumers when using AI to generate material. He further discussed the significant harm that AI chatbots can inflict on young people, including manipulating users and spreading disinformation.

Vincent Rigby on Defending Canada’s Arctic Sovereignty | Montreal Gazette

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:52:55 +0000

January 21, 2026 | Vincent Rigby recently spoke to the Montreal Gazette on the rising U.S. rhetoric under President Donald Trump, underscoring the need for Canada to strengthen its Arctic defences.

Vincent Rigby on Contingency Planning | Global News

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:18:29 +0000

January 20, 2026 | Vincent Rigby joined Global News to discuss Canada's military contingency plans amid the shifting relationship with the United States. Rigby said the Canadian Armed Forces routinely examines a range of threat scenarios, including those involving allies. Rigby noted that the very need to contemplate such scenarios shows how dramatically the global security environment has changed, and that it is time to reflect on Canada's place within it.

Jennifer Welsh on Canada's Trade and Economic Strategy | The Canadian Press

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:33:51 +0000

January 22, 2026 | As the federal Cabinet meets in Quebec City, Director Jennifer Welsh said ministers must move from broad commitments to concrete plans for diversifying Canada's trade and strengthening the economy. Amid rising geopolitical uncertainty, she emphasized the need to define what meaningful international partnerships will look like in practice.