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Experts: AI governance and mental health

webfull — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:27:41 +0000

Six months before the killings in Tumbler Ridge, Open AI suspended a ChatGPT account owned by the shooter. However, it failed to alert Canadian authorities of its contents. In the wake of Bill C-27’s death on the order paper in January 2025, there remains no binding federal regulation of artificial intelligence in Canada. These �鶹��ý��վ experts can comment:

Published: 24 February 2026

Experts: Violence in Mexico follows killing of drug lord

webfull — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:39:19 +0000

The killing on Sunday of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” the leader of a powerful drug cartel, has triggered violence between security forces and criminal gangs in at least 20 of Mexico’s 32 states. Canadian airlines have suspended flights in and out of Puerto Vallarta and tourists in the popular resort destination are sheltering in place.

These �鶹��ý��վ experts can comment:

Published: 23 February 2026

Expert: Munich Security Conference

webfull — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:08:54 +0000

The Munich Security Conference, which opened today and runs until Feb. 15, is a leading forum for discussions on international security. It is attended by heads of state and ministers of defence and foreign affairs from around the world.

Published: 13 February 2026

Expert: Mental health impacts of gun violence

webfull — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:51:39 +0000

Following a deadly mass shooting at a school in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. and a murder-suicide in Kitigan Zibi Anishinābeg, Que. this week, a �鶹��ý��վ expert is available to speak about the psychological toll of gun violence.

Tina Montreuil, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at �鶹��ý��վ is available to comment on the following topics:

Published: 12 February 2026

Experts: AI and the future of work

webfull — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:25:38 +0000

A new report by the Institut de la statistique du Québec estimates that, in 2024, 59 per cent of Quebec workers held a job with “high exposure to artificial intelligence (AI).”

Exposure to AI means occupations where AI can play a beneficial complementary role or occupations where tasks could be transformed or workers be replaced by AI.

These �鶹��ý��վ experts are available to comment:

Published: 3 February 2026

Experts: 2026 Winter Olympics

webfull — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:53:05 +0000

The 25th Winter Olympics will take place in Milan–Cortina, Italy, Feb. 6 to 22, drawing top athletes to one of the world’s most watched sporting events.

Gordon Bloom, James �鶹��ý��վ Professor, Chair, Department of Kinesiology and Sports Activity can share his expertise in Sport psychology; high-performance sport; team cohesion; and coaching.
gordon.bloom [at] mcgill.ca (English)

Published: 3 February 2026

Experts: Psychotic disorders in youth and young adults

webfull — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:00:56 +0000

While overall rates of psychosis in Canada appear stable, there has been a sharp increase in diagnoses among adolescents and young adults, and they are receiving diagnoses at younger ages than did members of older generations, according to a new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

Researchers suggest the trend may reflect a mix of factors, including improved early diagnosis and treatment and increasing consumption of psychoactive substances.

Published: 2 February 2026

Experts: Digital sovereignty

webfull — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:53:06 +0000

The French government announced on Jan. 27 the rollout of its new videoconferencing platform, Visio. The domestically developed platform was created to replace U.S. tools like Zoom and Microsoft Teams across all state services by 2027 as part of the French government’s broader push for digital sovereignty. Officials say the shift will also cut software licensing costs and strengthen security and confidentiality.

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Published: 28 January 2026

Experts: Extreme cold

webfull — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:21:03 +0000

Extremely cold temperatures are expected to hit most of Canada this weekend due to an Arctic air mass. As well, a severe winter storm is forecast for large parts of the United States.

�鶹��ý��վ experts are available to comment on various aspects of the situation:

Published: 23 January 2026

Expert: New Montreal policies on housing development

webfull — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:07:41 +0000

In a bid to encourage housing construction, Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada has announced the city plans to loosen obligations for developers that were enacted by the previous administration. Her team has also identified 80 plots of land owned by the municipality that are available for mixed use and non-profit projects.

This �鶹��ý��վ expert is available to comment Saturday, Jan 24 in the afternoon, or thereafter:

Published: 23 January 2026