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New Publication: "Pour un tournant institutionnel en éthique de l’IA"

webfull — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 03:55:18 +0000

This chapter, co-authored by Jocelyn Maclure and Alexis Morin-Martel was published in Donner un sens à l’éthique publique: Mélange en l’honneur de Luc Bégin edited by Patrick Turmel.

Published: 26 February 2026

Vincent Rigby on Canada-India Relations | CBC News

webfull — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:37:25 +0000

February 25, 2026 | Vincent Rigby reflects on Prime Minister Mark Carney's upcoming trip to India amid debate over whether the threat of Indian transnational repression in Canada has truly ended. While describing the trip as pragmatic diplomacy, Rigby warns that security concerns should not be treated as a "footnote," and cautions against turning a blind eye to allegations of interference and intimidation. He expresses skepticism that longstanding national security concerns will disappear overnight.

Published: 26 February 2026

Vincent Rigby on Montreal's Defence Industry Potential | Montreal Gazette

webfull — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:19:00 +0000

February 25, 2026 | Vincent Rigby joins the Montreal Gazette to discuss whether Montreal could emerge as a hub in Canada's new Defence Industrial Strategy. He describes the federal announcement as a "major pivot" toward domestic industry and notes that Montreal's aerospace and simulation expertise position the city well. Rigby cautions that industrial ambition must be tied to a clear defence plan that prioritizes operational readiness.

Published: 26 February 2026

CIHR and partners invest $7.9 million in cancer prevention research at �鶹��ý��վ

webfull — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:05:07 +0000

Part of the largest CIHR-led cancer prevention investment, �鶹��ý��վ researchers will develop approaches to reduce cancer risk and improve early detection

Published: 26 February 2026

�鶹��ý��վ Geography at SKI 2026

webfull — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:27:21 +0000

Last week, nine members of the Geography Department (students and faculty) attended the 9th Conference on Spatial Knowledge and Information Canada (SKI2026) in Banff, Alberta. The conference brings together researchers of geographic information science (and systems), spatial data science, and related disciplines who live and work in Canada. The conference was a blast and everyone is looking forward to SKI 2028.

Published: 26 February 2026

How stepping into nature affects the brain

webfull — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:02:16 +0000

Spending time in nature, even briefly, triggers changes in the brain that calm stress, restore attention and quiet mental clutter, a new study has found.

Researchers at �鶹��ý��վ and colleagues at Adolfo Ibáñez University in Chile have examined more than 100 brain-imaging studies from various disciplines. The result is one of the most comprehensive reviews to date of how the brain responds to nature.

Published: 26 February 2026

Shane Joy on Canada's Defence Culture and Public Support | Policy Magazine

webfull — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:36:45 +0000

February 24, 2026 | In an article published by Policy Magazine as part of the Emerging Voices program, MPP student Shane Joy examines the cultural and political foundations required to sustain Canada's planned defence expansion.

Joy argues that long-term legitimacy will depend on embedding a deeper national security culture, aligning industrial strategy with a coherent National Security Strategy. He writes that a transformation of this scale will require Canadians to view defence as a permanent component of sovereignty, rather than a discretionary one.

Published: 25 February 2026

E&I Champions student entrepreneurship at the 2026 Dare to Venture pitch competition

webfull — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:32:11 +0000

The Entrepreneurship & Innovation (E&I) Initiative was proud to support this year’s Dare to Venture student startup pitch competition, hosted by the �鶹��ý��վ Entrepreneurship Society (MES), by contributing half of the $1,000 grand prize and participating in the expert judging panel. Dr. Niels Billou represented E&I as a member of the judging panel, helping evaluate the finalist pitches.

Published: 25 February 2026

Negotiations with AGSEM (Invigilators) – February 25, 2026

webfull — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:07:46 +0000

The parties have begun the bargaining process on February 9 and have exchanged their initial proposals.

Discussions are underway, and additional meetings have been scheduled to continue negotiations over the coming weeks.

Published: 25 February 2026

Negotiations with AGSEM (Academic Casuals) – February 25, 2026

webfull — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:06:55 +0000

Since March 2025, the parties have held multiple bargaining sessions to negotiate a first collective agreement. Negotiations are progressing at a regular pace, with both sides engaged and exchanging proposals diligently. To date, the focus has been on non‑monetary topics, and the parties have reached agreement on the majority of the articles.

The union is expected to submit its monetary proposals at an upcoming meeting.

Future bargaining dates have already been scheduled for March and April as the parties continue their work toward a full agreement.

Published: 25 February 2026