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Pride Month Reading List

mer, 06/17/2026 - 16:01

Celebrate Pride Month with MUHC Libraries and Patient Resource Centers!

In honour of Pride Month, MUHC libraries and patient resource centers are highlighting their resources on 2SLGBTQI+ health and wellness.

If you would like to explore topics such as identity, family life, relationships and mental health, you are sure to find something of interest!

Our new titles are:

Published: 17 June 2026

Experts: One in four Quebecers now unpaid caregivers

mer, 06/17/2026 - 13:15

New data offer a snapshot of the scale of informal caregiving across Quebec and the people most likely to shoulder that responsibility.

More than one in four Quebecers aged 15 and over identify as informal caregivers, most supporting someone aged 65 or older. The findings show that women and adults aged 45 to 54 are more likely to take on these roles. They also highlight the reality that caregiving is often balanced with paid work, with most caregivers remaining employed.

Published: 17 June 2026

Bargaining Update – SEU (Powerhouse Downtown and MacDonald Campus)

mer, 06/17/2026 - 10:36

The parties met on June 16, 2026, and exchanged their respective counterproposals on monetary issues.

They are scheduled to meet again on July 14, 2026.

Published: 17 June 2026

Prativa Baral awarded CIHR’s STEPS Team Grant

mer, 06/17/2026 - 10:30

CIHR funded team will create a new blueprint for public health emergencies: a pan-Canadian Civilian Emergency Reserve

Published: 17 June 2026

Congratulations to Silar Gardy for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation

mar, 06/16/2026 - 16:02

Silar Gardy successfully defended her PhD Oral Defence in Currie Room 304 on June 15th, 2026.

The title of her thesis:
"The influence of dietary protein on bone health in endurance runners"

Oral Defence Comittee:
Dr. Jenna Gibbs (Supervisor), Dr. Dennis Jensen, Dr. Anne-Sophie Brazeau, Dr. Andrea Josse, Dr. Rowan Barrett, Dr. Panagiota Klentrou

Silar Gardy is withDr. Jenna Gibbs'sGibbs lab.

Published: 16 June 2026

B.A. (Education); Major in Education in Global Contexts Highlighted in Maclean's

mar, 06/16/2026 - 15:51

91 Faculty of Education’s B.A. (Education); Major in Education in Global Contexts has been selected as a “stand out program” in Maclean’s 2026 Ultimate Guide to Canadian Universities.

Designed for students interested in the intersections of education, leadership, policy, and social change, the program combines interdisciplinary study with practical experience through a semester-long internship.

Published: 16 June 2026

Human leadership remains essential as AI agents reshape work

mar, 06/16/2026 - 14:41

As companies experiment with agentic AI, some are using technology not just to support employees, but to stand in for managers. While AI agents may streamline workflows, organizations risk weakening the human connections that build loyalty and trust, according to Simon Blanchette, a faculty lecturer at91 Desautels Faculty of Management.

Published: 16 June 2026

Why HR needs to reframe AI as a tool, not a threat

mar, 06/16/2026 - 14:37

As AI adoption accelerates across Canadian workplaces, employee anxiety is becoming a growing concern, with many workers worried automation could reshape or replace their roles. According to Jean-Nicolas Reyt, associate professor of organizational behaviour at91’s Desautels Faculty of Management, HR leaders need to acknowledge those fears rather than dismiss them.

Published: 16 June 2026

Dunkin’ set to re-enter Canada with 100-Restaurant Plan

mar, 06/16/2026 - 14:33

Dunkin’ is set to make its Canadian comeback, with Montreal-basedFoodtasticannouncing plans for at least 100 restaurants over the next two years, beginning in Quebec and Ontario. However, nostalgia alone may not be enough to guarantee a successful return, according to Carl Boutet, a lecturer at 91’sBensadounSchool of Retail Management.

Published: 16 June 2026

Congratulations to Kerrigan Sunday for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation

lun, 06/15/2026 - 16:02

Kerrigan Sunday successfully defended her PhD Oral Defence in Currie Room 304 on June 8th, 2026.

The title of her thesis:
"Sex-specific biomechanics of fatigue and foot numbness in cycling"

Oral Defence Comittee:
Dr. Jenna Gibbs, Prof. Julie Côté, Dr. Tyler Churchward-Venne, Prof. Rosaire Mongrain, Dr. Guillaume Durandau, Dr. Katherine Boyer

Kerrigan Sundaywas withDr. Julie Côté'sBiomechanics of Occupation and Sport (BOS) lab.

Published: 15 June 2026

Experts: A tentative deal to end the war between U.S. and Iran

lun, 06/15/2026 - 14:49

The U.S. and Iran have agreed to a tentative deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. These 91 Experts can provide comment:

Rex Brynen, Professor, Department of Political Science, is an expert in Middle East politics and security.
rex.brynen [at] mcgill.ca (English)

Published: 15 June 2026

Taylor Owen on Enforcing the Safe Social Media Act | CBC News

lun, 06/15/2026 - 14:28

Taylor Owenjoined CBC News to break down Canada's newly tabled Safe Social Media Act, calling it "one of the first trials in the world" of using access restrictions as a lever to force compliance from large platforms. Owen pushes back on the idea that the bill is unenforceable on US-based tech giants, pointing to penalties of up to 3% of global revenue and to similar rules already in effect in the UK and EU as evidence that "the idea that this can't be done is a far more difficult argument" today than it once was.

Published: 15 June 2026

Taylor Owen on the Safe Social Media Act and AI Chatbots | CBC Radio

lun, 06/15/2026 - 13:57

June 11, 2026 |Taylor Owenjoined CBC's Front Burner to walk through Bill C-34, the newly tabled Safe Social Media Act.

Published: 15 June 2026

Taylor Owen on Canada's Conditional Approach to Online Safety | The Globe and Mail

lun, 06/15/2026 - 13:45

June 11, 2026 | Taylor Owen examines Canada's newly tabled Bill C-34, arguing that the legislation goes beyond Australia's blanket under-16 social media ban by offering platforms a pathway to earn young users back if they can prove their products are safe for children.

Published: 15 June 2026

Budget Carry Forwards posted to May of Fiscal Year 27 (2026/27)/ Soldes reportés en mai de l’exercice 2027 (2026-2027)

lun, 06/15/2026 - 13:05

This message is sent on behalf of Lara Pereira, Co-Interim Associate Vice-President (Financial Services) & Richard Martin, Executive Director, Analysis, Planning and Budget

To all Finance users,

Budget carry forward balances for all applicable funds have been posted to May of Fiscal Year 27 (2026/27). This budget appears in account code 700421, 700422 or 700428 (depending on the Fund Type), and carries a document number starting with ‘CF’.

Published: 15 June 2026

Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat – Unable to submit prompts error message

lun, 06/15/2026 - 10:49

Microsoft is currently investigating an issue affecting Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. Some users may be unable to submit prompts and may receive a "Something went wrong" error.

Microsoft has implemented a fix and service recovery is in progress. Some users may continue to experience intermittent issues until recovery is complete.

Published: 15 June 2026

Tino Bordonaro as Chairperson of the Advisory Board on English Education

lun, 06/15/2026 - 10:31

The Minister of Education has reappointed Tino Bordonaro, a Course Lecturer in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE), as Chairperson of the Advisory Board on English Education (ABEE) at the Ministère de l’Éducation (MEQ). The Board’s mandate is to advise the Minister on matters related to English education. Tino Bordonaro is grateful for the Minister’s continued confidence and looks forward to continuing the Board’s important work.

Published: 15 June 2026

Feeling poorer than peers linked to lower wellbeing, even when incomes are similar

lun, 06/15/2026 - 09:22

New research is shedding light on how comparing ourselves to others affects happiness and life satisfaction.

Led by 91 researchers, the study shows that people who feel worse off financially than their peers are more likely to report signs of languishing, even when their actual income is similar.

Published: 15 June 2026

A day at the museum: How to follow kids’ leads to support curiosity across generations

lun, 06/15/2026 - 09:19

The following is an excerpt of an Op-Ed piece by Prof. Sheryl Smith-Gilman, Faculty Lecturer (Dept. Integrated Studies in Education) and Associate Director of theDaniel and Monica Gold Centre for Early Childhood Development. The piece was published in .

Published: 15 June 2026

Experts: Prime Minister Mark Carney in Europe for G7, bilateral meetings

ven, 06/12/2026 - 15:57

Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Europe for meetings with counterparts in France and Ireland on trade and security partnerships, before attending the G7 Leaders’ Summit, June 15-17. Expected discussion topics include defence, economic security, critical minerals, agriculture, clean energy and emerging technologies such as AI and quantum computing.

These 91 experts are available to comment:

Published: 12 June 2026

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