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Pearl Eliadis on Democracy in the Aftermath of the Taliban

chantay.alexander@mcgill.ca — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 20:01:18 +0000

December 22, 2025 | Pearl Eliadis contributed to the newly released two-volume publication Unpacking Participatory Democracy (2025 Orient Blackswan) in an article entitled “Democracy Upended: Lessons from Afghanistan”, co-authored with Lucille Martin. The article examines international and community-based efforts to introduce dovelopment based on fundamental rights before and during COVID and in the aftermath of the Taliban regime.

Pearl Eliadis on State Neutrality and Religious Freedom

chantay.alexander@mcgill.ca — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 20:17:53 +0000

December 22, 2025 | Pearl Eliadis spoke to Le Monde on the recently introduced Bill 9, which proposes a ban on prayer in public spaces, including at universities. Eliadis argues that the government misunderstands the nature of state neutrality regarding religious freedom: instead of safeguarding individual freedom to practice any faith, the government is moving toward eliminating religious expression from public life.

Vincent Rigby on What Trump's National Security Strategy Means for Canada | CDA Institute

chantay.alexander@mcgill.ca — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 19:52:49 +0000

December 15, 2025 | Vincent Rigby participated in a panel discussion with the CDA Institute on the 2025 US National Security Strategy, alongside speakers Kerry Buck and Dr. Christopher Sands. He highlights the potential implications of its hemispheric framing on Canada.

Chris Ragan on Canada's emission targets (Alberta-Ottawa memorandum) | The Hub

pinaki.siwach@mail.mcgill.ca — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:04:12 +0000

December 9, 2025 | Christopher Ragan, examines how well the Alberta-Ottawa memorandum of understanding balances pipeline development with environmental protection. He analyzes whether the deal, featuring carbon capture investment, enhanced industrial carbon pricing, and a new pipeline to Asian markets will help or hinder Canada's emission targets.

Read the interview summary here.

Gisèle Yasmeen on Rising Food Insecurity in Saskatchewan | Radio-Canada

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:24:28 +0000

December 11, 2025 | Gisèle Yasmeen recently joined Radio-Canada to discuss new data showing a sharp rise in food insecurity in Saskatchewan. She noted that rising housing costs and limited social supports are forcing families to make difficult trade-offs, leaving many without consistent access to nutritious food. Yasmeen also argued that the strain is particularly evident among Indigenous households and is increasingly felt across the broader population.

Vincent Rigby on Canada’s Mobilization Plans | CBC

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:29:08 +0000

December 10, 2025 | Vincent Rigby spoke to CBC News about new internal Defence documents that outline an ambitious plan to dramatically expand Canada’s reserve forces, including a primary reserve of 100,000 members and a supplementary reserve of 300,000 citizens. The documents indicate that the military is already struggling with supply chain issues, equipment shortages, and limited training capacity while planning for such a large mobilization.

Jennifer Welsh on the Participation of IDP-Led Organizations | Journal of Refugee Studies

chantay.alexander@mcgill.ca — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:08:17 +0000

November 17, 2025 | A co-authored article by Jennifer Welsh, based on an international conference organized at 91�� in December 2024 on IDP participation, has been published in the Journal of Refugee Studies. The article, titled "IDP perspectives on IDP participation," shares key arguments from the workshop.

Jennifer Welsh on Preventing Genocide Atrocities | United Nations

chantay.alexander@mcgill.ca — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:28:02 +0000

December 8, 2025 | Jennifer Welsh was invited to participate in a panel discussion held by the United Nations Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect, focusing on the topic of “Early Warning – Early Action for Genocide and Atrocity Prevention: Strengthening Global Partnerships.”

Rees Kassen Appointed as Academic Director for the 91�� Sustainability Park

chantay.alexander@mcgill.ca — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:02:48 +0000

December 5, 2025 | Rees Kassen was recently appointed as the Academic Director for 91��’s Sustainability Park, which will take effect on January 1, 2026.

Pearl Eliadis on the Impacts of the CAQ's Bill 9 on Religious Freedom | CBC

chantay.alexander@mcgill.ca — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:54:22 +0000

December 5, 2025 | Pearl Eliadis recently spoke to CBC’s Radio Noon on the potential implications of the CAQ’s recently tabled Bill 9, seeks to reinforce secularism in the province by restricting public religious expression.

Round-up: Coverage of New Research on Second-Stage Shelters for Women Fleeing Violence

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 20:44:44 +0000

Over the past week, Pearl Eliadis has joined multiple media outlets to discuss new research from the Quebec Homelessness Prevention Policy Collaborative on the province's delays in delivering second-stage shelters for women fleeing violence.

MAIA-MPP Info Session with Johns Hopkins SAIS

victoria.weston@mcgill.ca — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:23:03 +0000

You are invited to join us for an informative virtual information session to learn about the cooperative degree programs between the Johns Hopkins SAIS Europe Master of Arts in International Affairs and 91��'s Max Bell School of Publi

Jennifer Welsh on Potential Impacts of the Proposed Russia-Ukraine Peace Plan | CTV

chantay.alexander@mcgill.ca — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:15:12 +0000

November 24, 2025 | Jennifer Welsh spoke with CTV Your Morning on the recently released 28-point Russia-Ukraine peace plan.

Vincent Rigby Weighs In on Halifax International Security Forum | POLITICO

keith.baybayon@mcgill.ca — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 19:29:39 +0000

November 2025 | POLITICO’s Canada Playbook featured Vincent Rigby in its preview of this year’s Halifax International Security Forum, highlighting the absence of a U.S. delegation. Rigby said democracies must stay aligned and show that their defence commitments and political values continue to guide their choices. He explained that Canada can affirm its partnership with allies while avoiding any actions that could be perceived as deliberately provoking the Trump administration.

Pearl Eliadis on Finding Solutions to Combat Montreal's Homelessness Crisis | ICI RDI

chantay.alexander@mcgill.ca — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 21:24:44 +0000

November 17, 2025 | Pearl Eliadis recently spoke to Radio-Canada's ICI RDI on the right to housing as a proposed tool to combat homelessness.

Currently in Quebec, there is no explicitly stated right to guaranteed housing. Eliadis discussed the role of the state in protecting vulnerable populations, as well as how the Quebec government can take action to treat housing as a top priority.