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Experts: Prime Minister Mark Carney to present first budget

webfull — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:53:43 +0000

On Nov. 4, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will present his government’s first budget. Carney leads a Liberal minority government, so for the budget to pass he will need to garner support from some members of other parties. Budget votes are confidence votes, meaning that defeat of the budget could trigger new elections.

These �� experts are available to comment:

Published: 28 October 2025

Experts: Fall time change

webfull — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:55:36 +0000

On Sunday, Nov. 2, Canadians in most of the country will set their clocks back to standard time. (Those in Yukon, most of Saskatchewan and some other places remain on standard time year-round.) A Private Member’s Bill to end the biannual time change was introduced in the House of Commons earlier this month, reigniting the age-old debate.

Topics �� experts can address:

Published: 27 October 2025

Expert: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) use during pregnancy

webfull — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 16:20:42 +0000

The company that makes Tylenol is pushing back against a proposed safety warning on labels for all drugs containing acetaminophen. A petition filed with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration calls for labels to state that, if taken during pregnancy, the medication may increase a child’s risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism.

Published: 23 October 2025

Expert: Mobile games that target children

webfull — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:52:18 +0000

A report released yesterday by an inter-university team of researchers has found that none of the mobile games intended for children under the age of 13 fully comply with Quebec, Canadian or U.S. laws on the protection of children's data.

This �� expert was part of the research team and can discuss this topic:

Published: 22 October 2025

Experts: Declining physical activity among youth

webfull — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:50:14 +0000

Youth aged 12 to 17 are less likely than any other age group to meet recommended physical activity levels, according to 

Published: 21 October 2025

Expert: Canola export diversification

webfull — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:45:45 +0000

As trade tensions with China and the United States continue to affect Canadian canola exports, producers are seeking new markets abroad.

Pascal Thériault, Director of ��’s Farm Management and Technology Program, can comment on agricultural economics, farm management, and market diversification in the agri-food sector.

pascal.theriault [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)

Published: 17 October 2025

Expert: AI hallucinations and the courts

webfull — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 20:53:07 +0000

While experts call for stronger oversight of artificial intelligence (AI) technology development, including clearer legal frameworks, the legal system itself is grappling with AI-related challenges. In recent days, Quebec and several other jurisdictions have issued substantial fines to individuals who submitted court documents containing “hallucinations,” the term for false or invented information generated by AI tools.

Published: 15 October 2025

Experts: Gaza deal

webfull — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:55:12 +0000

Israel and Hamas have agreed on a ceasefire as well as an exchange of Israeli hostages being held in Gaza and Palestinian prisoners.

These �� experts are available to comment:

Rex Brynen, Professor, Department of Political Science, can comment on the Arab-Israeli peace process, refugees, Middle East politics and regional security, development assistance, peacebuilding, and authoritarianism and democratization in the Arab world.

Published: 10 October 2025

Experts: Pedestrian Safety Month

webfull — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:40:41 +0000

Fall is a dangerous season for pedestrians, with a rise in road accidents linked to reduced visibility and shorter daylight hours. According to the Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ), October and November consistently see spikes in pedestrian injuries and fatalities, with a notable increase in deaths in recent years.

To draw attention to this problem, the SAAQ marks Pedestrian Safety Month each October, as do authorities in several other jurisdictions.

Published: 9 October 2025

Expert: Quebec to unveil a draft constitution

webfull — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:02:56 +0000

Quebec Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barette will be unveiling a Quebec constitution Thursday, according to media reports.

This �� expert is available to comment:

Johanne Poirier, Professor and Peter MacKell Chair in Federalism, Faculty of Law, can speak about various aspects of federalism, the protection of minorities (notably linguistic ones), and, more broadly, public law.

Published: 8 October 2025

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