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Taylor Owen Appointed to Government of Canada AI Strategy Task Force

webfull — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:42:44 +0000

September 26, 2025 | Taylor Owen, Max Bell Professor at 91�� and Founding Director of the Centre for Media, Technology, and Democracy, has been appointed to the Government of Canada’s AI Strategy Task Force. The Task Force, composed of experts from industry, academia, and civil society, will provide advice to the Government of Canada on its renewed AI strategy. Taylor Owen will contribute his expertise to advancing safe AI systems and strengthening public confidence in their use.

Published: 30 September 2025

Jennifer Welsh on what’s at stake as the UN General Assembly convenes | The Sunday Magazine

webfull — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:25:58 +0000

September 21, 2025 | On The Sunday Magazine with Piya Chattopadhyay, Jennifer Welsh joined to talk about the United Nations General Assembly’s high-level meeting, which begins Monday. With Israel’s bombardment of Gaza expected to dominate members’ concerns, she outlined the mechanics of the gathering, the UN’s role in the current political climate, and Canada’s place on the international stage.

Published: 22 September 2025

Jennifer Welsh on Building a Canada–Mexico Alliance in the Trump Era | The Globe and Mail

webfull — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 16:48:33 +0000

September 18, 2025 | In an article for The Globe and Mail, authors Jennifer Welsh and Denise Dresser argue that Canada and Mexico must deepen their partnership to tackle the challenges posed by Donald Trump’s protectionist trade policies and security agenda. After decades of neglect, both countries are realizing that their economic and diplomatic futures are tied together, especially as the United States reopens talks on the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA).

Published: 18 September 2025

What problem is Pierre Poilievre trying to solve with his TFSA proposal? | Toronto Star

webfull — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:43:30 +0000

March 30, 2025 | Professor Jennifer Robson is the 2024-25 McConnell Visiting Scholar. For the last 20 years, there has been no limit to how much you can invest outside of Canada in tax-preferred savings accounts like TFSAs and RRSPs. In a largely stable, rules-based, and tightly-integrated global market, that probably made sense for an open economy like ours (Canada).

Published: 3 April 2025

Vincent Rigby on Trudeau's Dramatic Resignation | The Centre for Strategic & International Studies

webfull — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:50:06 +0000

January 10, 2025 | The Centre for Strategic & International Studies's podcast hosted by H. Andrew Schwartz spoke with professor Vincent Rigby, a Slater Family Professor of Practice, to discuss Trudeau's dramatic resignation. The sudden turn of events of the Prime Minister's departure left Canadians and the world shocked.

Published: 16 January 2025

Canada-U.S. Defence Relations in a Turbulent Time | Canadian Global Affairs Institute

webfull — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 21:02:56 +0000

August 2024 | Professor Vincent Rigby wrote a Working Paper #4 for The Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, with collaboration of Canadian Global Affairs Institute. The paper consists of four sections that delves with Canada-U.S. Defence Relations in a Turbulent Time, U.S. Administration, and How to restore Canada's Military Credibility with the U.S., A Ten-Point Plan.

Published: 10 October 2024

Aftab Ahmed on Canada's Labour Shortages in the Construction Industry | Policy Options

webfull — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:53:47 +0000

October 7, 2024 | Alumnus Aftab Ahmed MPP'23 wrote an article on fixing the construction labour shortage in Canada on Policy Options. "The construction industry faces a twin problem: labour shortages and an impending wave of retirements. This is not a simple issue with an easy fix.

Published: 8 October 2024

Aftab Ahmed on Canada's Smart Regulation for Competition and Innovation | Policy Options

webfull — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 21:09:10 +0000

July 18, 2024 | Alumnus Aftab Ahmed MPP'23 wrote an article that explores strategies to reinvigorate Canada's entrepreneurial landscape through smart regulatory reforms on Policy Options. "Regulatory sandboxes provide a controlled space for businesses to test new technologies without immediate regulatory burdens," writes Aftab. The use of artificial intelligence and emerging tech could streamline regulatory processes, making compliance easier and more efficient.

Published: 25 September 2024

Experts: Mounting tensions between Canada and India

webfull — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 20:17:01 +0000

Canada has updated its travel advisory for its citizens in India as tensions mount between the two countries over the murder of Canadian Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia. In a recent update, the Canadian government cautioned about the potential for demonstrations and “negative sentiments” toward Canada in the wake of allegations that Indian government agents may be linked to the killing of Nijjar. (Global News)

Published: 26 September 2023

Building Forward: Learning from Australia's Infrastructure Lessons | Policy Magazine

webfull — Tue, 09 May 2023 18:55:09 +0000

May 8, 2023 | Anil Wasif, Senior Economist with the Ontario Government, wrote that the recent announcement of a comprehensive review of hundreds of Australian infrastructure projects should serve as a cautionary tale for Canada. He has stated that Canada faces similar pressures on its infrastructure pipeline due to various factors, such as a shortage of care facilities for the ageing population. Anil Wasif is a member of the Advisory Board for the Max Bell School of Public Policy and the Founding Director of Strategy for BacharLorai, a Canadian Social Impact Agency.

Published: 9 May 2023

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