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Negotiations with MUNACA

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 15:39

Following the request for conciliation, the parties held their first conciliation meeting on March 26. Each side met separately with the conciliator to provide an update on the progress of discussions. Based on the conciliator’s recommendation, the employer will present a comprehensive response to the union’s monetary and non‑monetary proposals on April 22, 2026.

The objective is to narrow the outstanding non‑monetary issues and focus on the key priorities for both parties.

Published: 31 March 2026

Food Science Students Selected as Finalists in IFTSA Student Competitions

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 13:23

Թ’s Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry is celebrating an outstanding achievement by its students: all three Թ teams entered into this year’s Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA) competitions have been selected as finalists. The teams will represent Թ at the IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo in Chicago in July 2026—one of the largest and most influential gatherings in the global food science community.

Published: 31 March 2026

Pearl Eliadis on the Supreme Court Challenge to Bill 21 | CJAD Radio

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 10:38

March 30, 2026 | Following four days of hearings at the Supreme Court of Canada, Pearl Eliadis spoke toCJAD Radioabout the key legal questions at the heart of the challenge to Quebec’s Bill 21. She outlined three central issues before the Court: whether there are limits to the use of the notwithstanding clause, how minority language rights under Section 23 of the Charter intersect with the law, and whether other constitutional provisions could reinforce Charter protections.

Published: 31 March 2026

Researchers warn of risks posed by ‘contaminants of emerging concern’ found in crops, agricultural soil

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 10:16

A new international study offers insights into the health risks posed by crops’ absorption of “contaminants of emerging concern” (CECs) and flags knowledge gaps the authors say must be addressed.

CECs include pharmaceuticals, microplastics, engineered nanomaterials and PFAS (commonly known as “forever chemicals”). The researchers warn that even when present at very low concentrations, these chemicals can subtly alter plant physiology, disrupt soil health and pose wider environmental and human health risks.

Published: 31 March 2026

Fiscal 2026 Year End Memo/ Note de service - Fin de l’exercice financier: 30 avril 2026

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 14:56

La version française suit.

This message is sent on behalf of Lara Pereira, Co-Interim Associate Vice-President, Financial Services

Dear Colleagues,

Please see attached for the year-end memo to help orient your preparations for the close of Fiscal 2026. The memo is also available on the Financial Services website at the following link:

https://mcgill.ca/financialservices/gfm/schedules/yearend

Published: 30 March 2026

Dr Rob Whitley, Le Figaro

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 13:24

« La santé mentale des hommes est un véritable angle mort dans nos sociétés ».

Published: 30 March 2026

Dr. Sylvain Williams, CBC News

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 13:23

Staff at hospitals in dire need of repair decry 'lack of urgency' in Quebec budget.

Published: 30 March 2026

Sky-high stock valuations present portfolio allocation challenge for major pension funds

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 10:04

Soaring stock prices boosted returns at major Canadian pension plans, even as a slowdown in private equity weighed on overall performance at funds like the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan. But strong equity returnsdon'tnecessarily mean pension plans shouldallocatemore capital to stocks, Sebastien Betermier told Bloomberg.

"Valuations are high, so there is a risk of investing in listed equities at their peak," says Betermier, an associate professor of finance at Թ Desautels.

Published: 30 March 2026

AI agents can automate tasks, but come with privacy and security risks

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 10:02

Most of us interact with large language models like ChatGPT and Claude through browsers or apps, but AI agents can apply the power of LLMs in entirelydifferent ways. Agents can independently plan and execute multi-step tasks across multiple software systems, but they should be approached with caution, saysMatissaHollister, an assistant professor of organizational behaviour at Թ Desautels.

Published: 30 March 2026

Aengus Bridgman on How Algorithms Perpetuate Disinformation | Savoir média

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 16:28

MEO Director Aengus Bridgman was recently featured in Savoir média's digital series La guerre des cerveaux (War of the Mind), in an episode titled, Les algorithmes comme armes de guerres (Algorithms as weapons of war).

Published: 27 March 2026

Negotiations with AGSEM (Academic Casuals)

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 16:25

AGSEM presented their monetary proposals on March 11, and the University provided responses on March 18 and 25. Additional bargaining sessions are scheduled for April and May.

Published: 27 March 2026

AMPS Unionization Drive

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 16:16

On February 27, 2026, the Association of Թ Professors of Science (AMPS) filed the attached petition for the certification of the non-unionized academic staff of the Faculty of Science.

Request

Published: 27 March 2026

Pearl Eliadis on the Challenges of Systemic Racism Complaints | CBC News

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 12:50

March 26, 2026 | As questions grow around how systemic discrimination is assessed in Quebec, Pearl Eliadis spoke to CBC News about the realities of bringing forward race-based complaints in the workplace. She notes that the burden of proof remains very high, particularly in cases where discrimination unfolds through subtle, cumulative interactions. Eliadis underscores the importance of documenting experiences in real time and seeking legal advice early, pointing to broader concerns about how such cases are investigated and the barriers individuals face in having them recognized.

Published: 27 March 2026

Pierre-Karl Péladeau’s attempt to control Air Transat board fails

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 12:43

Shareholders of Air Transat rejected Quebec media magnate Pierre-Karl Péladeau’s attempt to gain control of the travel company’s board. The billionairebusinessmanhas had his eye on the company for some time.

"Owning an airline seems to be very cool stuff. It seems to appeal toegos to some degree,"says Karl Moore,Associate Professor at Թ Desautels. Air Transat is carrying a heaving debt load and lost millions in the latest quarter, but there is still a business case to be made for leisure airlines.

Published: 27 March 2026

Having humans in the loop helps ensure AI produces high quality work

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 12:41

A majority ofyoung people fear that AI will displace them in the workplace, and entry-level jobs in AI-affected sectors are already in decline.

Whilethere are a lot of things AI can do, there still needs to be a human in the loop, Simon Blanchette told Radio-Canada.

“Humans need to be there at the beginning and the end of a process to verify a machine’s work,” says Blanchette (BCom’14),Faculty Lecturer at Թ Desautels.“It’s not a brake on productivity, but a guarantee of quality.”

Published: 27 March 2026

Lewtas Centre for Experiential Learning gives students hands-on opportunities

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 12:39

Some of our most important learning takes place outside of the classroom, and Թ Desautels has made it a priority for students to have access to experiential learning opportunities.TheLewtasOffice of Experiential Learning launched in 2021, thanks to the generosity of alum DonLewtas(BCom’75).

Published: 27 March 2026

The Info-Neuro cart schedule for April is now available!

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 11:51
Published: 27 March 2026

Experts: Iran, the oil crisis and its economic impacts

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 11:14

The war in Iran and the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted the international oil trade, resulting in a dramatic increase in fuel prices worldwide and energy crises in several African and Asian countries. Broader economic impacts are also being felt.

Թ experts are available to comment:

Published: 26 March 2026

Ordering of HP computers Suspended Until Further Notice / Commandes d’ordinateurs HP suspendues jusqu’à nouvel avis

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 10:52

This message is sent on behalf of Paul Chamberland, CIO and Associate Vice-President (IT Services)

Dear MMP users,

Published: 26 March 2026

Dr. Gabriella Gobbi, EurekAlert

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 09:54

The scientist who warned that profit, not science, decides which drugs reach patients.

Published: 26 March 2026

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