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Experts: The future of Air Transat

News - lun, 03/09/2026 - 09:41

A special meeting of Air Transat shareholders, scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, will determine the future leadership of the company. Pierre Karl Péladeau’s investment firm, Financière Outremont, is the airline’s largest shareholder; he is calling for a smaller board of directors.

These 91 experts are available for comment:

Published: 9 March 2026

AI red lines: who sets the limits in national security?

News - lun, 03/09/2026 - 08:49

In a recent piece in The Conversation, Professor Emmanuelle Vaastexamines the growing tensions between the use of artificial intelligence in warfare and surveillance. The discourse is prompted by a decision from AI company Anthropic, whose CEO refused to grant the U.S. military unrestricted access to its AI systems. The company established two "red lines": prohibiting the use of its technology for mass surveillance of citizens and preventing the deployment of fully autonomous weapons without having human oversight.

Published: 9 March 2026

Interesting lecture on the future of International Development coming up!

News - sam, 03/07/2026 - 21:54

Want to learn more about where the world is headed and what it means for the field of International Development? The Institute for the Study of International Development is hosting its annual lecture on Thursday March 12, featuring a stellar set of speakers! No registration needed, free reception, what more could one want? More info here: /isid/events/mcdonald-currie-lecture-2026

Published: 7 March 2026

Campus news - ven, 03/06/2026 - 16:50

Michael David Miller is Liaison Librarian for French Literature, French Language Learning, Economics, Public Policy and Gender Studies at the 91 Libraries. He’s also President of Wikimedia Canada, a non-profit organization committed to the growth and development of free knowledge, notably via Wikipedia. The online encyclopedia celebrated its 25th anniversary in January. Miller is an […]

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Nouvelles du campus - ven, 03/06/2026 - 16:49

Michael David Miller a beaucoup œuvré pour que le Québec et la population québécoise soient mieux représentés dans les pages en français, et sa collègue Anna Dysert ajoute des liens vers les catalogues des Bibliothèques de 91

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Nouvelles du campus - ven, 03/06/2026 - 16:07

Grâce au secteur technologique en plein essor de la ville et aux liens étroits que l’Université 91 entretient avec des établissements de premier plan, comme Mila, les étudiantes et étudiants de premier cycle ont accès à une multitude d’expériences pratiques et de stages

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Campus news - ven, 03/06/2026 - 16:00

Thecity’sboomingtech sector–and 91’s deep ties tointernationally renownedleadinginstitutes like Mila–give undergraduates unparalleled access tohands-onexperience and internships

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Call for applications – Junior Boulton Fellow (2026-2027 Academic Year)

News - ven, 03/06/2026 - 13:27

The 91 Faculty of Law invites applications for the Junior Boulton Fellowship (2026-2027 academic year).

Boulton fellowships

The Boulton Fund was established in 1983 under the terms of a bequest of the late A. Maxwell Boulton, QC (1909-1981), BA 1930, BCL 1933.

Published: 6 March 2026

Nouvelles du campus - ven, 03/06/2026 - 10:43

À l’occasion de la Francofête, qui aura lieu du 9 au 31 mars, nous nous sommes entretenus avec deux membres de la communauté étudiante mcgilloise pour mieux connaître leur rapport à la langue française

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Campus news - ven, 03/06/2026 - 10:32

To mark Francofête at 91, celebrated March 9 to 31, two students discuss their relationships to the French language

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On YouTube - jeu, 03/05/2026 - 15:46

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

News - jeu, 03/05/2026 - 13:56

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.

Published: 5 March 2026

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

News - jeu, 03/05/2026 - 13:33

March 2, 2026 | Pearl Eliadis recently contributed a chapter on "The Evolution of Human Rights in Canada" in Christina Szurlej's bookHuman 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.

Published: 5 March 2026

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

News - jeu, 03/05/2026 - 13:16

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.

Published: 5 March 2026

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

News - jeu, 03/05/2026 - 12:31

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.

Published: 5 March 2026

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

News - jeu, 03/05/2026 - 12:12

March 5, 2026 |Pearl Eliadis joinedWONK 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.

Published: 5 March 2026

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

News - jeu, 03/05/2026 - 11:53

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.

Published: 5 March 2026

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

News - jeu, 03/05/2026 - 11:32

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.

Published: 5 March 2026

On YouTube - jeu, 03/05/2026 - 11:32

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

News - jeu, 03/05/2026 - 11:08

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.

Published: 5 March 2026

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