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Experts: Summer stresses on families

The end of the school year brings with it a change of routine that in some cases can place stress on family members and family dynamics: parents often struggle with logistical challenges and some children and teens may face boredom and be separated from important social relationships.

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Published: 2 Jul 2026

Experts: Heart-related health risks in heat waves 

As a heat wave rolls into southern Quebec, public health officials are urging residents to take precautions. 

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Published: 30 Jun 2026

Expert: Comiccon and the psychology of fandom

Montreal Comiccon will take place July 3 to 5 at the Palais des congrès, bringing together enthusiasts of comics, anime, gaming, film and pop culture. 

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Published: 30 Jun 2026

Experts: CUSMA trade talks

The Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade comes up for review as of July 1. These Թ experts can provide comment.

Diya Jiang, PhD candidate and course lecturer, Department of Political Science, can speak about:

Published: 29 Jun 2026

Expert: “Incel” rhetoric linked to fatal shootout in Cote-des-Neiges on Monday

The man reported to be responsible for deadly shootings yesterday allegedly left behind a manifesto using language associated with the “involuntary celibacy” — or “incel” — movement.

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Esli Chan is a PhD Candidate in the Department of Political Science. She has conducted academic research on incel and gender-based violence in Canada.

esli.chan [at] mail.mcgill.ca (English)

Published: 23 Jun 2026

Experts: Moving Day in Quebec and the housing crisis

As Quebec’s July 1 Moving Day approaches, affordable housing remains an issue for many.

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Avi Friedman, Professor, Peter Guo-hua Fu School of Architecture, is available to discuss affordable housing, housing development, Montreal's urban development and sustainable developments.

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Published: 22 Jun 2026

Expert: Prediction markets coming to Canada

Wealthsimple is preparing to launch a new app this summer that will give Canadian retail investors limited access to prediction markets, where users can trade on the outcome of real‑world events – from interest rates to climate trends – through the U.S. platform Kalshi.

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Published: 18 Jun 2026

Experts: One in four Quebecers now unpaid caregivers

New data offer a snapshot of the scale of informal caregiving across Quebec and the people most likely to shoulder that responsibility.

More than one in four Quebecers aged 15 and over identify as informal caregivers, most supporting someone aged 65 or older. The findings show that women and adults aged 45 to 54 are more likely to take on these roles. They also highlight the reality that caregiving is often balanced with paid work, with most caregivers remaining employed.

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Published: 17 Jun 2026

Experts: A tentative deal to end the war between U.S. and Iran

The U.S. and Iran have agreed to a tentative deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. These Թ Experts can provide comment:

Daniel Douek, Faculty Lecturer, Department of Political Science, can discuss the international and domestic implications of this move. daniel.douek [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)

Published: 15 Jun 2026

Experts: Prime Minister Mark Carney in Europe for G7, bilateral meetings

Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Europe for meetings with counterparts in France and Ireland on trade and security partnerships, before attending the G7 Leaders’ Summit, June 15-17. Expected discussion topics include defence, economic security, critical minerals, agriculture, clean energy and emerging technologies such as AI and quantum computing.

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Published: 12 Jun 2026

Experts: Canada’s Digital Safety Act

The Canadian government is expected to introduce a bill to ban the use of social media by those who are under 16.

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Published: 10 Jun 2026

Expert: Health effects of energy drinks 

A bill to ban the sale of energy drinks to people under 16 could be adopted in Quebec by Friday. The push follows the death of a 15-year-old who drank a can of Red Bull while on ADHD medication. 

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Published: 10 Jun 2026

Expert : Rabies prevention

To help prevent the spread of rabies among raccoons, a “capture‑vaccinate‑release” operation is underway in Montérégie this month to curb cases in the region and prevent their spread toward Montreal.

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Published: 9 Jun 2026

Experts: Montreal allots $50 million to reducing homelessness

Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada has announced that over the next two years, close to $50 million dollars will be spent to reduce homelessness in Montreal. About $20 million will be divided between various boroughs where the problem is acute. A further $29 million will go to frontline community groups that work with unhoused people.

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Published: 1 Jun 2026

Experts: Effects of Quebec’s school cellphone ban

A cellphone ban has been in effect in Quebec schools since last fall. As the school year wraps up, these Թ experts are available to comment on the ban’s impact:

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Published: 29 May 2026

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