Krista Muis Interviewed about Teaching Digital Literacy to Kids
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Published: 22 May 2026Vincent Rigby New Article on the Prime Minister and Canadian National Security
May 21, 2026 | Vincent Rigby has co-authored a new article, Unwritten Ultimate Responsibility: The Prime Minister and Canadian National Security, with Philippe Lagass茅 (Carleton) and Ian Brodie (Calgary). Rigby argues that while ministers and agencies derive their national security mandates from statute, the Prime Minister's authority remains largely unwritten, rooted in constitutional convention and Crown prerogative.
Published: 22 May 2026Angela Vanhaelen granted the Faculty of Arts Award for Distinction in Research
The Arts Award for Distinction in Research is presented annually to faculty members who have made outstanding research contributions to their field.
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Published: 21 May 2026Prof. Shelley Clark Honoured with Arts Research Distinction
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Published: 20 May 2026Teaching children to be better, more critical internet users
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Published: 20 May 2026Prof. Eidlin on the future for Qu茅bec鈥檚 Labour Movement
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Tony Keller Wins the Donner Prize for Borderline Chaos | The Globe and Mail
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Published: 15 May 2026