Vincent Rigby on Trump's Threats to the Arctic | CBC News
January 27, 2026 | Vincent Rigby spoke on CBC News to analyze Canada's Arctic sovereignty amid growing concerns of U.S. intentions in the region. Rigby weighed in on the implications of the ICE (Icebreaker Collaboration Effort) Pact, noting its potential to affect control over the Northwest Passage and surrounding Arctic territories. He called for a two-track approach: continue cooperation where possible, while urgently strengthening its own Arctic military and surveillance capabilities.
Woyesa Worana on Ethiopia鈥檚 Shrinking Civic Space | Policy Magazine
January 26, 2026 | MPP student Woyesa Worana wrote for the Policy Magazine on Ethiopia's rapidly shrinking civic space as the country approaches its June elections. He argued that the rollback of press freedom and civil society protections marks a sharp reversal from the optimism of the 2018 reforms. He further added that citizens are increasingly being excluded from decisions actively shaping their lives.
Aftab Ahmed on Mark Carney's Davos Speech | Policy Magazine
January 23, 2026 | In Policy Magazine, Alumnus Aftab Ahmed MPP'23 wrote about Mark Carney's Davos speech detailing the international system's rules-based order being near its end. He highlighted several key messages from the speech, which detail the weaponization of economic interdependence, the rise of isolationism, the collective bargaining of middle powers, and Canada's strategic position.聽
Vincent Rigby on Canada's Response to Trump's Aggresive Pursuit of Greenland | KPFA
January 22, 2026 | Vincent Rigby spoke on KPFA to discuss the implications of U.S. interest in Greenland for Canada. Rigby noted that while the U.S. has a longstanding military presence in Greenland and could, in theory, seize it, such a move would raise serious questions for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Taylor Owen's Report to the AI Strategic Task Force | The Globe and Mail
January 22, 2026 | Taylor Owen recently submitted a report to the Minister of AI and Digital Innovation with recommendations on democratic governance and safety in his capacity as a member of Canada's AI Strategy Task Force.
Vincent Rigby on Contingency Planning | Global News
January 20, 2026 | Vincent Rigby joined Global News to discuss Canada's military contingency plans amid the shifting relationship with the United States.
Vincent Rigby on Defending Canada鈥檚 Arctic Sovereignty | Montreal Gazette
January 21, 2026 | Vincent Rigby recently spoke to the Montreal Gazette on the rising U.S. rhetoric under President Donald Trump, underscoring the need for Canada to strengthen its Arctic defences.
Jennifer Welsh on Canada's Trade and Economic Strategy | The Canadian Press
January 22, 2026 | As the federal Cabinet meets in Quebec City, Director Jennifer Welsh said ministers must move from broad commitments to concrete plans for diversifying Canada's trade and strengthening the economy. Amid rising geopolitical uncertainty, she emphasized the need to define what meaningful international partnerships will look like in practice.
Chris Ragan on the U.S. Federal Reserve System | The Line
January 20, 2026 | On聽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.
Vincent Rigby on the Unlikely U.S. Invasion of Canada | National Post
January 20, 2026 | 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.
Kyle Matthews Warns Against Turning to China Amid U.S. Uncertainty | Policy Magazine
January 19, 2025 | In Policy Magazine, Kyle Matthews argues that while Donald Trump poses a serious threat to Canada's economic security and sovereignty, turning toward China as a counterweight is a dangerous mistake.
Cheryl Oates Appointed as Chief of Staff for Premier of British Columbia
January 14, 2026 | Cheryl Oates was recently appointed as the Interim Chief of Staff for British Columbia Premier David Eby.聽
Jennifer Welsh on The New World Order | The Herle Burly
Director聽Jennifer Welsh joined The Herle Burly podcast to discuss the implications of Prime Minister Carney鈥檚 recent trip to China.
Vincent Rigby on the Evolving Role of National Security and Intelligence Advisor | CDA Institute
January 15, 2026 | Vincent Rigby joined the CDA Institution alongside Dr. Adam Chapnick to discuss the evolving role of the National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Canadian Prime Minister and the challenges it faces today.
Gis猫le Yasmeen on Inclusive Urban Food Systems | The Conversation
A co-authored article by聽Gis猫le Yasmeen, alongside MPP students Julian Tayarah and Umme Salma, has been published in聽The Conversation.聽The article, titled "How street vendors and waste pickers can help cities manage growth," examines the often-overlooked role of informal urban livelihoods in building sustainable and equitable food systems.
