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Vincent Rigby on Changes to Canada's NSIA | Wesley Wark Newsletter

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:56:41 +0000

March 4, 2026 | In Wesley Wark's National Security and Intelligence Newsletter, Vincent Rigby comments on the federal government's decision to eliminate the position of National Security and Intelligence Adviser as part of a broader senior public service shuffle. Rigby describes the move as potentially dangerous and warns that removing the role could weaken the flow of intelligence to the Prime Minister. He further notes the potential complications in coordinating between security and intelligence bodies, making engagement with international partners difficult.

Pearl Eliadis on the Evolution of Human Rights in Canada | Emond

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:33:37 +0000

March 2, 2026 | Pearl Eliadis recently contributed a chapter on "The Evolution of Human Rights in Canada" in Christina Szurlej's book Human Rights: Principles and Practice in Canada and Internationally, a new resource designed to provide students with an accessible introduction to human rights law and practice in the Canadian and International Contexts. Eliadis examines the historical and legal development of human rights in frameworks, studying how principles have evolved and how rights are interpreted and applied across different legal systems.

Pearl Eliadis on preventing homelessness for survivors of violence | Mettre fin à l’itinérance au Canada

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:16:24 +0000

March 2026 | Pearl Eliadis authors the chapter “Fermer le robinet: comment prévenir l’itinérance pour les victimes de violence” in James Hughes’ edited volume Mettre fin à l’itinérance au Canada. In her contribution, Eliadis examines how homelessness among survivors of violence can be prevented through upstream policy interventions rather than emergency responses alone.

Sonja Solomun on the risks of autonomous AI and climate disinformation | Canada's National Observer

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:08:07 +0000

February 27, 2026 | Sonja Solomun and her co-author Chris Russill write in Canada’s National Observer about how autonomous AI agents could transform the landscape of climate disinformation. Using a recent case in which an AI agent launched a reputational attack on an open-source developer, they argue that emerging AI systems can now generate and spread conspiratorial narratives without clear human direction or accountability.

Vincent Rigby on Canada’s Indo-Pacific strategy | BNN Bloomberg

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:53:39 +0000

March 5, 2026 | Vincent Rigby spoke at the Conference of Defence Associations Institute’s annual conference about Canada’s evolving role in the Indo-Pacific. Moderating a panel on regional strategy, Rigby noted that Canada has struggled to define a consistent approach since releasing its Indo-Pacific strategy in 2022. He suggests the strategy may need to be refreshed and more clearly linked to Canada’s Arctic and European security priorities, particularly as geopolitical tensions evolve.

Pearl Eliadis on transitional housing for survivors of violence | CTV News

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:31:04 +0000

March 2, 2026 | On CTV News, Pearl Eliadis spoke to the value of “second step” or transitional housing in helping survivors of conjugal violence rebuild their lives. Drawing on research conducted with the Quebec Homelessness Prevention Collaborative, Eliadis explained that women who have access to transitional housing are significantly more likely to secure stable long-term housing and far less likely to return to abusive partners.

Pearl Eliadis on housing as a human right | Public Policy Forum

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:12:53 +0000

March 5, 2026 | Pearl Eliadis joined WONK host Amanda Lang to discuss Canada’s growing homelessness crisis and the case for treating housing as a human right. In conversation with physician Andrew Boozary, Eliadis argued that policymakers must move beyond managing homelessness toward preventing it, describing stable housing as a foundational condition for health and dignity. She emphasized that rising rates of homelessness across Canada require structural policy responses that prioritize rights-based approaches rather than short-term emergency solutions.

Media Ecosystem Observatory on conspiracy theory content in Canada | CTV Canada

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:32:35 +0000

February 27, 2026 | CTV News covered a report conducted by researchers at the Media Ecosystem Observatory (MEO) that found a small group of highly active social media users that are responsible for the majority of conspiracy theory content circulating in Canada. Analyzing more than 14 million posts across platforms including TikTok, X, Instagram, and Bluesky, the study concludes that roughly 100 accounts generate nearly 70 per cent of conspiratorial posts.

Vincent Rigby on Canada-India Security Concerns | The Canadian Press

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:52:51 +0000

February 27, 2026 | Vincent Rigby cautions against downplaying national security concerns as Canada seeks to rebuild ties with India. He says it "strains credibility" to suggest that harmful interference has ceased and instead argues Ottawa must navigate a balance between re-engagement and vigilance. Rigby emphasizes that the government must not brush aside concerns about transnational repression and should clearly explain to Canadians how it intends to address ongoing security risks.

Kyle Matthews on Foreign Threats to Canada | CTV News

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:46:15 +0000

February 25, 2026 | Kyle Matthews joins CTV News to discuss the growing scale of foreign interference targeting Canada, including disinformation campaigns and sabotage of critical infrastructure. He describes Russia's strategy as a form of "hybrid warfare" aimed at shaping public opinion and fracturing Western unity. He further notes Canada's vulnerabilities as a G7 country and argues how subsea cables and digital networks have become central to daily life and are increasingly exposed to disruption.

Vincent Rigby on Canada-India Relations | CBC News

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:37:25 +0000

February 25, 2026 | Vincent Rigby reflects on Prime Minister Mark Carney's upcoming trip to India amid debate over whether the threat of Indian transnational repression in Canada has truly ended. While describing the trip as pragmatic diplomacy, Rigby warns that security concerns should not be treated as a "footnote," and cautions against turning a blind eye to allegations of interference and intimidation. He expresses skepticism that longstanding national security concerns will disappear overnight.

Vincent Rigby on Montreal's Defence Industry Potential | Montreal Gazette

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:18:59 +0000

February 25, 2026 | Vincent Rigby joins the Montreal Gazette to discuss whether Montreal could emerge as a hub in Canada's new Defence Industrial Strategy. He describes the federal announcement as a "major pivot" toward domestic industry and notes that Montreal's aerospace and simulation expertise position the city well. Rigby cautions that industrial ambition must be tied to a clear defence plan that prioritizes operational readiness.

Shane Joy on Canada's Defence Culture and Public Support | Policy Magazine

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:36:45 +0000

February 24, 2026 | In an article published by Policy Magazine as part of the Emerging Voices program, MPP student Shane Joy examines the cultural and political foundations required to sustain Canada's planned defence expansion.

Joy argues that long-term legitimacy will depend on embedding a deeper national security culture, aligning industrial strategy with a coherent National Security Strategy. He writes that a transformation of this scale will require Canadians to view defence as a permanent component of sovereignty, rather than a discretionary one.

The Modern Media Ecosystem: Risks, Realities, and Responsibilities

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:40:37 +0000

As part of Francofête 2026 at 91��, under the theme "French, Language of Knowledge," this session will be held in French and is brought to you by the 91�� Alumni Association.

Vincent Rigby on Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy | The Walrus

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:11:32 +0000

February 18, 2026 | In a roundtable published by The Walrus, Vincent Rigby examines the Canadian federal government's new Defence Industrial Strategy and describes it as long overdue. While he supports efforts to strengthen Canada's defence industrial base and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers, he cautions that the strategy places heavy emphasis on economic development. He calls for ensuring that "sovereign capabilities" are anchored in a coherent policy framework and matched by effective implementation.