Hedging our bets with China was a mistake | The Line
March 23, 2021聽| In this recent article, Max Bell Professor Andrew Potter comments on the current diplomatic trajectory Canada is taking with China. To learn more about the economic聽and defense-related consequences聽involved, read on.
Should a bullying comedy routine be illegal? Canada鈥檚 high court may decide. | The Christian Science Monitor
April 1, 2021 | Max Bell Professor Pearl Eliadis is quoted聽in this article, which takes a look at the recent Supreme Court case against comedian Mike Ward, and the consequences of a joke he made against the disability of Quebec artist J茅r茅my Gabriel. This聽piece encourages readers to consider the tense relationship between freedom of speech, artistic autonomy, and personal dignity.
Human Rights Approaches to Covid-19: Opening Remarks to a Canadian Law School Conference | PKI Global Justice Journal
May 5, 2021 | Max聽Bell Professor Pearl Eliadis聽delivered the opening address at Queen's Human Rights Law Club's 鈥淗uman Rights in Pandemic Times" conference. In this article by the聽PKI Global Justice Journal, learn more about Eliadis' address and the conference's key takeaways.
Platform Responsibility and Regulation in Canada | Jolt Digest
This new research from聽Sonja Solomun, Maryna Polataiko, and Helen A. Hayes of the Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy聽delves into key considerations for the regulation of internet platforms in Canada.
Read the note聽here.
Variation in the Canadian Provincial and Territorial Responses to Covid-19 | Blavatnik School
In collaboration with Oxford University's Blavatnik School and Institute for Research on Public Policy and its Centre of Excellence on the Canadian Federation,聽Max Bell School alumni and Policy Scholar聽Paisley Sim聽co-authored a wor
How to fix the patchwork system of paid sick leave in Canada | IRPP
April 23, 2021 | In our聽fragmented federal system, policies on issue like paid sick leave can vary drastically from province to province. The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a聽light on the problems with such disparities.
Erin O鈥橳oole says Conservatives鈥� plan to address climate change will surpass commitments under Scheer | Globe and Mail
April 8, 2021 | In this Globe and Mail article, the Max Bell School's Ken Boessenkool opines on the steps聽Erin O鈥橳oole must take if the Conservatives want to form government in the next federal election.
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Saving Journalism from Big Tech | Project Syndicate
March 5, 2021 |聽Google and Facebook聽have dominated聽digital advertising in search and social networking, creating a business model that is not based on the distribution of reliable information.
To govern Big Tech, listen to those most harmed by it | National Post
March 19, 2021 | Taylor Owen's latest piece for the National Post delves into聽algorithmic bias and the disproportionate harms Big Tech inflicts on people of colour. One piece of the solution? "Amplify聽the diverse voices of those with most knowledge of technology鈥檚 injustices."
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鈥楢re we going to be able to pull this off?鈥�: How the Bank of Canada doused a financial fire last spring | The Globe and Mail
March 27, 2021 | In this Globe and Mail article,聽Max Bell School Director Chris Ragan weighs in on the Bank of Canada's role in聽pandemic economic recovery, discussing monetary policy topics including quantitative easing and inflation risks.
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Is Big Tech ungovernable? | Globe and Mail
February 26, 2021 |聽It is increasingly clear that the many benefits of digital platforms such as Facebook, Amazon and Google come with significant economic, social and political costs.
The Emergencies Act is Dead | Canadian Science Policy Centre
February 10, 2021 | As each province deals with their respective struggles in healthcare capacity, vaccination rates, travel restrictions, and other COVID-19 related policies, the federal government weighs the possibility declaring a national crisis.聽Take a look at what Max Bell School alumni Anil Wasif, Alexandra Ages, Ellen Rowe, and Leonardo Lozano have to say about the evolving landscape of federal pandemic policy in Canada.聽
The 'safe bets' and 'wild cards' needed to meet Canada's net zero emissions target | Maclean's
February 17, 2021 | Max Bell School Director Christopher Ragan and Carleton University economist Dave Sawyer penned this op-ed that takes a聽critical look at the widespread economic and industry reforms needed to achieve Canada's goal of "net zero" greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Democrats take a 鈥榮how, don鈥檛 tell鈥� approach in Trump鈥檚 impeachment trial | The Globe and Mail
February 10, 2021 | David Shribman of the Max Bell School analyzes the recent deliberations occurring at Donald Trump's ongoing impeachment trial. Read more to understand how the insurrection at the Capitol in January has聽affected the proceedings.聽
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