Quebec Bill 21: What is the case being brought before the Supreme Court? Human rights lawyer and associate professor at McGill University's @maxbellschool.bsky.social, Pearl Eliadis joins Andrew Carter:
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Jennifer Welsh co-authored a piece with Margaret Biggs on the direction of Canadian foreign policy under Mark Carney. The article connects to the Expert Group on the Future of International Development Cooperation, which is examining how Canada can rethink development partnerships.
Pearl Eliadis spoke on CBC Radio’s Can You Joke About That?, a documentary on edgy comedy.
Discussing the Supreme Court decision involving comedian Mike Ward, she argued speech can be discriminatory and harmful even if it doesn’t meet the legal threshold for hate speech.
La #Francofête à McGill est de retour ! Rejoignez-nous le 17 mars pour une soirée-débat sur l'influence du contexte digital actuel sur la perception du public.
Nous accueillerons deux experts en la matière, Farnell Morisset et Aengus Bridgman.
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Today is #McGill24, McGill's annual day of giving! When you make a gift to the @mcgillarts.bsky.social today, your contribution is amplified thanks to matching funds. Spread the #McGill24 magic!
The Hon. Jonathan Wilkinson joined students at McGill’s Max Bell School of Public Policy for a conversation on Canada’s energy transition and cabinet government, including reform, federal provincial dynamics, and economic tradeoffs.
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Last year at @maxbellschool.bsky.social, my team and I proposed a Youth Employment Supplement. Today it’s in Policy Options thanks to @scpartners.bsky.social. Half of young renters spend 50% of income on rent. Our proposal would reach 2M young Canadians.
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Amid François Legault’s resignation, The Max Bell School hosted an event with Eric Girard and @desireemcgraw.bsky.social, moderated by Paul Wells. The discussion examined governing Quebec during transition and policy pressures shaping the province’s next phase.
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We're delighted for our colleagues at the Trottier Institute for Science and Public Policy: Nick King as Associate Director and Rhonda Moore as Professor of Practice!
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@taylorowen.bsky.social 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.
Read the article on @theglobeandmail.com or the report on @mediatechdemocracy.bsky.social:
Join us on February 13 at 12:00 noon EST for a webinar featuring Maria Popova, Vincent Rigby, and Carsten-Andreas Schulz on Trump’s Foreign Policy and Canada’s Strategic Dilemmas @cpsa-acsp.bsky.social @mcgillpolisci.bsky.social @popovaprof.bsky.social
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Jennifer Welsh joined The Herle Burly podcast to discuss the implications of Prime Minister Carney’s recent trip to China.
Welsh argues that while a “New World Order” is indeed emerging, the real question is what form it will ultimately take.
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Meet one of the program directors for The Art of Writing About Policy, Neil Bouwer!
Currently a professor of practice at @mcgill.ca’s @maxbellschool.bsky.social, Neil shares his expertise in framing complex issues and communicating them clearly to diverse audiences.
It’s been an exciting year at Max Bell! As we wind down for the holiday season, we’re reflecting on the progress we’ve made together.
We’re deeply grateful for our policy community, and we look forward to another year of growth, thoughtful dialogue, and meaningful impacts. See you in 2026! 🎉📚 🤗
Philippe Dufresne, Elizabeth Denham (Chair, Jersey Data Protection Authority) & Claire Atkin (Co-Founder & CEO, @checkmyads.org ) joined @jennifermwelsh.bsky.social (Director, @maxbellschool.bsky.social) to discuss current privacy laws and AI governance.
Watch their panel here: tinyurl.com/2xvt2jsy
The Max Bell School of Public Policy invites applications for four open positions, all with ideal start dates of Sept. 1, 2026.
- Fellowship in Sustainability
- JW McConnell Professor of Practice in Public Policy
- JW McConnell Visiting Scholar in Public Policy
- Slater Family Visiting Scholar
From left: Jennifer Welsh, Philippe Dufresne, Elizabeth Denham, and Claire Atkin. Photo by: Dzesika Devic.
For plenary panel: Data Privacy in an AI World, moderator Jennifer Welsh (@maxbellschool.bsky.social) was joined by Philippe Dufresne (Privacy Commissioner of Canada), Elizabeth Denham (Chair, Jersey Data Protection Authority), and Claire Atkin (Co-Founder and CEO, @checkmyads.org).
Vincent Rigby, a former National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister, pushes students to rethink what security means in an era shaped by climate change and shifting global power.
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Interested in what it's like to be a policy analyst? RSVP for our interactive session with Neil Bouwer, a seasoned policy professional.
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In the keynote, Charlotte Scadden, UN Senior Adviser on Information Integrity, warns that “we will not achieve our climate goals without strengthening the information ecosystem.” In conversation with Jennifer Welsh, she urged democracies like Canada to lead through transparency and digital literacy.
Moderated by Molly Thomas, this panel explored how societies can resist climate disinformation. Andrea Cairola warned of a “perfect storm” for journalists, Geoff Dembicki urged countering fossil fuel narratives, Juhi Sohani highlighted “auntie networks,” and Adam Lynes-Ford stressed community trust.
The second panel moderated by Christopher Ragan explored how misinformation and polarization erode trust in climate policy. Kathryn Harrison tied views on carbon pricing to partisanship, Andrew Leach warned of oversimplification, and Catherine McKenna urged confronting fossil fuel disinformation.
The first conference panel moderated by Sonja Solomun traced how climate disinformation has moved from denial to delay. Chris Russill discussed conspiratorial narratives, Amy Janzwood examined “extractive populism,” and Michael Khoo urged stronger regulation to restore trust in digital platforms.
If you missed last week’s "Climate at a Crossroads," the recordings are now up! Hosted by The Walrus, the Max Bell School and the Centre for MTD, expert panels examined how climate disinformation crosses borders and shapes global action.
Watch the recordings below.
Incredible #ClimateAtACrossroads event yesterday, hosted by @thewalrus.ca & McGill's @maxbellschool.bsky.social. I joined a passionate panel alongside Kathryn Harrison, Andrew Leach, and Christopher Ragan for a feisty discussion about fighting climate disinformation & greenwashing.
You can watch the livestream here: tinyurl.com/24e23wd5 or at thewalrus.ca
Tune in to hear Deputy Director at the Centre, @sonjasolomun.bsky.social, in panel 1: Mapping The State of Climate Disinformation.
Be sure to check out Climate at a Crossroads today! This day-long event from @thewalrus.ca and @maxbellschool.bsky.social, in partnership with the Centre, brings together global experts to explore how climate disinformation is restraining progress. 🧵