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Flavie Chevalier and Jocelyn Maclure Publish a Chapter on AI and Semantic Understanding

webfull — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:19:58 +0000

Flavie Chevalier and Jocelyn Maclure publish a chapter on AI and Semantic Understanding in

Two funding opportunities available for students participating in a Field Study Semester

webfull — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:40:35 +0000

The Faculty of Science is pleased to share two awards available for students participating in a Field Study Semester (FSS) in the 2026-2027 or 2027-2028 academic year.

�鶹��ý��վ Chemical Society Seminar Series- Joseph Moran: The Metabolic Origin of Life from Metals and Electric Fields

webfull — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:37:37 +0000

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Loop Lab Winter Edition

webfull — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:16:02 +0000

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Ethics And Technology Roundtable: The Age Of Algorithm

webfull — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:57:06 +0000

Jocelyn Maclure and Maryna Nekrasova will be giving talks at this roundtable focusing the evolution of AI and machine learning, focusing on ethical challenges, accountability, and the frameworks needed for responsible development.

The Diversification of Canada’s Trading Partners: How do we expand into new markets while complying?

webfull — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:18:04 +0000

Canada has announced policies and plans to encourage diversification of trade and investment into nontraditional markets such as Asia and Africa.

Plurilingual Lab Speaker Series: PluriDigit Pedagogy and the DARE Framework

webfull — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:59:38 +0000

The Plurilingual Lab at �鶹��ý��վ is hosting a live Zoom speaker series session titled “Plurilingual, Decolonial and Digital (PluriDigit) Pedagogy: From Critical Practice to Learner Empowerment” on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 12:00 to

Chris Ragan on the U.S. Federal Reserve System | The Line

webfull — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:55:24 +0000

On The Line, Chris Ragan breaks down the threatened criminal indictment of U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. He explains why central bank independence is crucial for controlling inflation and warns that political interference may boost the economy in the short term but risks higher long-term inflation. He also highlights Canada's model, where the Bank of Canada remains operationally independent, as a potential guide amid rising U.S. political pressure.

Vincent Rigby on the Unlikely U.S. Invasion of Canada | National Post

webfull — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:31:56 +0000

Vincent Rigby joined the National Post to discuss Canada's options in the unlikely event of a U.S. military attack on Canada. Rigby emphasized that a U.S. invasion would be considered low-probability but would have a very high impact. He called U.S. President Donald Trump's provocative posts about Canada "destabilizing" but part of a broader strategic playbook, rather than evidence of a threat.

D2R invests over $1.2 million for Postdoctoral Scholars

webfull — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:02:08 +0000

Montreal, January 21, 2026 – The D2R | DNA to RNA Initiative at �鶹��ý��վ proudly announces the recipients of the inaugural Postdoctoral Scholar Awards. Alongside the Master’s and Doctoral Scholar awards, this funding program recognizes outstanding trainees working on diverse D2R-aligned research projects and brings outstanding postdoctoral researchers from across Canada and abroad to the D2R Initiative.

From Click to Boom: The Political Economy of E-commerce in China

webfull — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:23:28 +0000

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Having gender-neutral restrooms at event venues can improve equity and efficiency

webfull — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:31:40 +0000

For transgender people, choosing which restroom to use at a public event can be a fraught decision, but having gender neutral or all-gender restroom options can help. According to Assistant Professor of Operations Management Setareh Farajollahzadeh, having gender neutral restroom options at major event spaces like stadiums and theatres could help.

Lyft is cheaper than Uber in Montreal—for now

webfull — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:26:23 +0000

Open the Uber app on your phone, and search for a fare. Then, do the same with Lyft, one of Uber’s competitors. Chances are, Lyft is the cheaper of the two ride-hailing services. Montreal Gazette reporter Harry North found, Lyft was cheaper 8 times out of ten in Montreal. One reason for the difference is that Lyft is still relatively new in Montreal. Uber has been operating in Montreal for about a decade, but Lyft only started doing business in here in 2025.

Many workers are back in the office full-time—and some aren’t happy about it

webfull — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:18:03 +0000

The world’s pivot to remote work in 2020 happened almost overnight, altering workplace expectations in ways still felt today. The return to the office is happening more slowly, but many of the country’s biggest employers now require workers to be in the office five days each week—and not everyone is happy about it.

Cost of living crunch driving growth in ultra-discount grocers

webfull — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:03:38 +0000

The price of groceries is going up, and it’s fuelling demand for discount grocers. At stores like the ultra-discount chain Liquidation Marie, prices can be as much as 50% lower than they are at big box supermarkets. The Quebec chain doubled its number of locations last year and is planning for a similar rate of growth in 2026.