Graduate Students

Jennifer Welsh on Building a Canada–Mexico Alliance in the Trump Era | The Globe and Mail

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 16:48:32 +0000

September 18, 2025 | In an article for The Globe and Mail, authors Jennifer Welsh and Denise Dresser argue that Canada and Mexico must deepen their partnership to tackle the challenges posed by Donald Trump’s protectionist trade policies and security agenda. After decades of neglect, both countries are realizing that their economic and diplomatic futures are tied together, especially as the United States reopens talks on the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA).

MBS at UBC Okanagan | Grad Fair

pinaki.siwach@mail.mcgill.ca — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:13:04 +0000

We’ll be in Okanagan, come see us! If you’re interested in learning how to start your career in public policy, we’ll be online on September 23, talking about 9I��’s Master of Public Policy (MPP).

Master of Public Policy Information Session

pinaki.siwach@mail.mcgill.ca — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:11:36 +0000

Learn more about our intensive Master of Public Policy program and studying at the Max Bell School where we challenge students to take on complex policy issues through practical and theoretical methods.

Master of Public Policy Information Session

pinaki.siwach@mail.mcgill.ca — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:22:51 +0000

Master of Public Policy Information Session (International only)

pinaki.siwach@mail.mcgill.ca — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:28:18 +0000

Master of Public Policy Information Session

pinaki.siwach@mail.mcgill.ca — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:24:28 +0000

Master of Public Policy Information Session

pinaki.siwach@mail.mcgill.ca — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:21:17 +0000

Chris Ragan on Canada’s Economy and the Next Generation of Policymakers | Discussions with Dr. D

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:06:24 +0000

September 6, 2025 | Christopher Ragan joins Dr. David Detomasi for a wide-ranging conversation on Canada’s pressing economic challenges. Together they explore issues such as falling productivity, the affordability crisis in housing, the complexities of climate policy, and the growing concerns around fiscal debt. The discussion also turns to broader themes of leadership, where Dr. Ragan shares lessons from his own experience, and closes with thoughtful advice for students who are considering careers in economics and public policy.

Vass Bednar, Denise Hearn, and MPP Shane Joy Named Hunter Prize Finalists | The Hub

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 19:07:05 +0000

September 6, 2025 | The Hub has announced the 10 finalists for the third annual Hunter Prize for Public Policy, which awards $50,000 in cash prizes for bold ideas to address Canada’s stalled GDP per capita growth and improve living standards.

Current Master of Public Policy student Shane Joy was selected for his proposal to create a Canadian Productivity Commission, an independent body that would analyze national productivity trends, assess sectoral performance, and advise on reform opportunities. His idea is aimed at tackling Canada’s long-term productivity challenges.

Master of Public Policy Information Session (Domestic only)

pinaki.siwach@mail.mcgill.ca — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:30:30 +0000

Homelessness, Housing and the Law | QHPC Conference 2025

pinaki.siwach@mail.mcgill.ca — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 18:58:30 +0000

Organized by the Quebec Homelessness Prevention Collaborative (QHPC), the conference Homelessness, Housing, and the Law will bring together policymakers, researchers, and community actors

Pearl Eliadis on the Advisory Committee’s Controversial Secularism Proposals | Daybreak Montreal

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 17:27:39 +0000

August 27, 2025 | On Daybreak Montreal with Sean Henry, Pearl Eliadis said Quebec’s new secularism proposals mark a fundamental shift in the province’s legal and constitutional framework. The proposals come from a government advisory committee tasked with reviewing how the province’s secularism law is applied and how it could be expanded.

Anil Wasif on Flight Attendants’ Strike and the Fight for Collective Bargaining | Policy Magazine

isabela.sullivan@mcgill.ca — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 16:53:26 +0000

September 1, 2025 | In a piece for Policy Magazine, Anil Wasif, MPP ’21, reflects on last month’s Air Canada strike, where 10,500 flight attendants defied a government back-to-work order in what he calls a defining moment for Canadian labour rights. Public sentiment was firmly behind the workers, with polls showing strong support for their demand to be paid for all hours worked, not just time in the air.

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.

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.