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Pearl Eliadis on the Risks of Quebec’s Secularism Report | CBC

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:57:07 +0000

August 28, 2025 | In a story reported by CBC, a Quebec government committee has issued 50 recommendations, including extending the religious symbols ban to subsidized daycares and requiring people to uncover their faces for public services. These proposals have drawn criticism from community leaders, who argue they discriminate against religious minorities, particularly Muslim women.

MBS @ QS Rio de Janeiro

victoria.weston@mcgill.ca — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:29:19 +0000

We’ll be in Rio de Janeiro, come see us! If you’re interested in learning how to start your career in public policy, we’ll be at QS Rio de Janeiro on Sept. 13 talking about ��ñ��’s Master of Public Policy (MPP).

MBS @ QS Sao Paulo

victoria.weston@mcgill.ca — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:27:22 +0000

We’ll be in Sao Paulo, come see us! If you’re interested in learning how to start your career in public policy, we’ll be at QS Sao Paulo on Sept. 11 talking about ��ñ��’s Master of Public Policy (MPP).

MBS @ QS Santiago

victoria.weston@mcgill.ca — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:25:36 +0000

We’ll be in Santiago, come see us! If you’re interested in learning how to start your career in public policy, we’ll be at QS Santiago on Sept. 9 talking about ��ñ��’s Master of Public Policy (MPP).

MBS @ QS Lima

victoria.weston@mcgill.ca — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:23:45 +0000

We’ll be in Lima, come see us! If you’re interested in learning how to start your career in public policy, we’ll be at QS Lima on Sept. 6 talking about ��ñ��’s Master of Public Policy (MPP).

MBS @ QS Bogota

victoria.weston@mcgill.ca — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:18:45 +0000

We’ll be in Bogota, come see us! If you’re interested in learning how to start your career in public policy, we’ll be at QS Bogota on Sept. 1 talking about ��ñ��’s Master of Public Policy (MPP).

MBS @ QS Mexico City

victoria.weston@mcgill.ca — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:12:10 +0000

We’ll be in Mexico City, come see us! If you’re interested in learning how to start your career in public policy, we’ll be at QS Mexico City on 30 August talking about ��ñ��’s Master of Public Policy (MPP).

McCall MacBain Scholars Information Session for Econ, Poli Sci, and MPP Applicants

victoria.weston@mcgill.ca — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 21:16:31 +0000

Interested in applying for the 2026 cohort of McCall MacBain Scholars?

Zola Mirenge on ESG Opportunities in Emerging Markets | Anthesis

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 14:35:04 +0000

August 19, 2025 | In an article for Anthesis Group, MPP '22 Zola Mirenge explores how emerging markets in Latin America, Africa, and Asia are becoming prime opportunities for corporate expansion, with sustainability at the center of growth. She highlights three areas where strong ESG strategies can give companies a competitive edge: access to sustainability-linked finance, meeting rising consumer demand for sustainable products, and navigating increasingly harmonised regulations aligned with global standards.

Climate at a Crossroads - Ecofiscal Conference

victoria.weston@mcgill.ca — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:52:03 +0000

At a time of mounting climate urgency, the integrity of our public discourse is under siege.

Pearl Eliadis Contributes to Canada’s National Consultation for X Summit of the Americas

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 17:02:04 +0000

August 14, 2025 | ��ñ��, in partnership with the Organization of American States (OAS), hosted Canada’s National Consultation for the upcoming X Summit of the Americas. Pearl Eliadis was among the contributors recognized for advancing an inter-American conversation rooted in openness, purpose, and collective action. The event, organized through the ��ñ�� School of Continuing Studies, brought together voices from civil society, academia, government, and communities.

Jennifer Welsh on Canada’s Need to Move Beyond U.S. Dependence | The Logic

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 17:44:14 +0000

August 13, 2025 | In The Logic, Jennifer Welsh was quoted on Canada’s longstanding overreliance on the United States. Drawing from her 2004 book, Welsh warned that Canada was deluding itself in thinking it was America’s “best friend,” since a hyperpower has only associates, not true allies. She argued that Canada suffers from “middle power syndrome,” a self-limiting mindset that prioritizes process and coalition-building over meaningful action, putting the country at risk of sliding into irrelevance as a sovereign state.

Anil Wasif on Grounding the AI Revolution in Local Realities | Policy Magazine

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 17:17:05 +0000

August 5, 2025 | Anil Wasif, MPP '21, in his article for Policy Magazine, argues that low- and middle-income countries should prioritize context-specific solutions over expensive, large-scale AI models. He contends that successful adoption depends on adapting existing technologies to local realities. A process known as “architectural innovation” rather than pursuing capital-intensive invention.

Jennifer Welsh on the Future Challenges and Legitimacy of UN Peace Operations | Cambridge University Press

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:21:39 +0000

March 7, 2025 | Jennifer Welsh with Marie-Joëlle Zahar, authored “What Future for Peace Operations?” published by Cambridge University Press. The article examines the growing challenges facing UN peace operations, which have long been seen as a model of effective multilateralism. Welsh and Zahar highlight how changing conflict dynamics, rising expectations, and disinformation campaigns are straining the UN’s ability to deliver peace.

Jennifer Welsh on Advancing Localization in Global Politics | Global Studies Quarterly

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:18:14 +0000

January 2025 | Jennifer Welsh, alongside co-authors Adam Kochanski and Emily K. M. Scott, wrote "Localization in World Politics: Bridging Theory and Practice" in Global Studies Quarterly. The article introduces a special forum on the concept of localization, exploring its significance in both international relations theory and real-world policy. It addresses why localization has gained attention, its historical roots, what and who is considered “local,” and how localization can be studied.