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National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

maria.naso@mcgill.ca — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 20:50:16 +0000

On Dec. 6, 1989, 14 women were killed at École Polytechnique. They were killed because they were women, because most were students in an engineering program.

Pearl Eliadis on Why Second-Stage Shelters are Essential | CBC

admin — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 20:01:48 +0000

November 25, 2025 | Pearl Eliadis joined CBC’s Let’s Go to discuss new findings from the Quebec Homelessness Prevention Policy Collaborative showing that the province has completed only 66% of the second-stage shelter units it committed to building for women fleeing violence. She explained that these shelters provide the stability and security women need to avoid returning to abusive partners and transition toward permanent housing.

Pearl Eliadis on Delays in Second-Stage Shelters | Le Devoir

admin — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:13:04 +0000

November 24, 2025 | Le Devoir reported on a study co-authored by Pearl Eliadis, which examines Quebec's slow progress in delivering second-stage shelters for women fleeing violence. The study shows that Quebec is behind its 2021 commitments, with fewer units built than planned and many still under construction. Eliadis cautioned that these delays have significant consequences for women's safety and housing stability.

Jennifer Welsh on Potential Impacts of the Proposed Russia-Ukraine Peace Plan | CTV

admin — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:15:13 +0000

November 24, 2025 | Jennifer Welsh spoke with CTV Your Morning on the recently released 28-point Russia-Ukraine peace plan.

Vincent Rigby Weighs In on Halifax International Security Forum | POLITICO

admin — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 19:29:39 +0000

November 2025 | POLITICO’s Canada Playbook featured Vincent Rigby in its preview of this year’s Halifax International Security Forum, highlighting the absence of a U.S. delegation. Rigby said democracies must stay aligned and show that their defence commitments and political values continue to guide their choices. He explained that Canada can affirm its partnership with allies while avoiding any actions that could be perceived as deliberately provoking the Trump administration.

Jennifer Welsh on Protecting Civilians in a Turbulent Age | 2025 Keenan Lecture

admin — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:45:22 +0000

November 19, 2025 | Jennifer Welsh delivered the keynote address at the 36th Michael Keenan Memorial Lecture at St. Thomas More College, speaking on the weakening of civilian protection in contemporary conflict. Welsh explained that impunity now shapes conflicts in a way that weakens long-standing commitments to civilian protection.

Vincent Rigby on Strategic Autonomy Amidst G7 Uncertainty | The Globe and Mail

admin — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:44:41 +0000

June 14, 2025 | Vincent Rigby, quoted in The Globe and Mail, sees Carney’s foreign policy as a clear break from traditional diplomacy rooted in values. He argues that Canada is embracing a more pragmatic, hard-headed approach in response to global volatility. While diversification of defence partnerships—such as working with European suppliers—is on the table, Rigby stresses that close coordination with the U.S. remains essential.

Jennifer Welsh on Fading Western Donor Sensitivities to Global Suffering | Policy Magazine

admin — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:40:05 +0000

July 26, 2025 | Jennifer Welsh is quoted in Policy Magazine saying that “something cognitive has happened” to Western donor sensitivities to the misery of others. She notes that public outrage over the war in Gaza appears to be the exception rather than the rule, pointing to a broader decline in empathy and responsiveness from governments and publics alike toward global humanitarian crises.

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

admin — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 17:02:05 +0000

August 14, 2025 | 9I��, 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 9I�� School of Continuing Studies, brought together voices from civil society, academia, government, and communities.

Pearl Eliadis on why courts must clarify Quebec’s language legislation | CJAD 800

admin — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 18:53:37 +0000

September 18, 2025 | Pearl Eliadis alongside Andrew Caddell, president of the Task Force on Linguistic Policy, discussed the federal government’s stance on Quebec’s language law on CJAD 800 radio. Eliadis noted that Ottawa has not taken a position on the bill, citing political reasons linked to Canada’s minority government. She explained that clarification is needed, which is why the issue is being brought before the courts.

Pearl Eliadis on Taking Bill 96 and Bill 21 to the United Nations Human Rights Committee | Montreal Gazette

admin — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:36:58 +0000

June 12, 2025 | Reporting on a public forum organized by the Task Force on Linguistic Policy, the Montreal Gazette highlights Pearl Eliadis’s warning that if the Supreme Court of Canada does not intervene to limit Quebec’s use of the notwithstanding clause in laws like Bill 96 and Bill 21, the anglophone community should consider taking their case to the United Nations Human Rights Committee.

MPP '25 Al-Amin Ahamed on Why the Ideology Behind Conversion Therapy Still Persists | Policy Magazine

admin — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:33:25 +0000

July 14, 2025 | In an article for Policy Magazine, MPP '25 Al-Amin Ahamed examined the gap between Canada’s 2022 federal ban on conversion therapy and the ongoing harm caused by its underlying ideology. While Bill C-4 made it a criminal offence to attempt to change or suppress someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity, Ahamed warns that the ideology behind these practices has simply evolved—adopting new language and methods that fall outside the law’s reach.

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

admin — 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 Canada’s Role in Filling the Global Leadership Void | The Red Passport Podcast

admin — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:42:10 +0000

July 31, 2025 | On The Red Passport Podcast, Jennifer Welsh joins Louise Blais, Jeremy Kinsman, and Peter Donolo to discuss the consequences of the United States abandoning its traditional role in global leadership. Together, they reflect on what this shift means for today’s major international challenges — and how countries like Canada can help fill the gap.

Vincent Rigby on Trump's Tariffs Wars | Washington Examiner

admin — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 15:12:44 +0000

June 17, 2025 | Professor Vincent Rigby, a former Global Affairs Canada and Department of National Defence government official, contended at how Canada must not step away from the U.S. completely regarding trade, economics, defense, and security, despite “diversification strategies” because of Trump. “I mean, we share a continent...we are indivisible in that respect, and so it makes sense for Canada to still work closely with the United States on defense and security issues,” said Rigby.