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McGill University's Max Bell School of Public Policy is committed to the research, teaching, public outreach & government engagement of pressing policy issues.

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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Is the economic rupture with the United States a crisis, or an opportunity for Canadian growth? In the 2026 McGill Max Bell Lectures, @ricardohausmann.bsky.social and Eric Protzer explore practical strategies for Canadian prosperity in a radically changed world.
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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Jennifer Welsh joined The Herle Burly podcast, commenting on Canada’s evolving role in the international order as the current U.S. administration increasingly strains relationships with Western allies. Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/165366/episo...
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Canada's New Foreign Policy Moment: Jennifer Welsh & Colin Robertson - The Herle Burly
The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail.Greetings, you curiouser and curiouser Herle Burly-ites! Back in July, the Wall Stree...
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Jennifer Welsh @jennifermwelsh.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
We are beyond excited to be welcoming Ethan Zuckerman to the Max Bell School of Public Policy. His world-class research and policy engagement - and his commitment to teaching - will help our School become 'the' hub for knowledge and policy influence on the digital sphere.
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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Ethan Zuckerman, a prominent media scholar, has been named the Eddie Goldenberg Research Chair of Canada in the Digital Public Sphere at McGill University’s Max Bell School of Public Policy. www.mcgill.ca/maxbellschoo...
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Centre for Media, Technology & Democracy @mediatechdemocracy.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Le Centre pour les médias, la technologie et la démocratie et l'Observatoire de l'écosystème médiatique vous invitent à une soirée pour comprendre les enjeux de la campagne électorale et les dynamiques du paysage informationnel et numérique. 🔗 tinyurl.com/4r258r2w
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Élection québécoise 2026 : Information, plateformes et démocratie
Une soirée pour comprendre les enjeux de la campagne électorale québécoise et les dynamiques du paysage informationnel et numérique.
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Centre for Media, Technology & Democracy @mediatechdemocracy.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Événement hybride et gratuit 📍 Élections québécoises 2026 : Information, plateformes et démocratie
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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
A new expert commentary from Jennifer Welsh and fellow members of the IDP Protection Expert Group and the Global IDP Advisory Group shows why meaningful participation of IDPs leads to better policies, stronger communities and more sustainable recovery. Read more: www.unhcr.org/media/ipeg-e...
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IPEG expert commentary: The best solutions to internal displacement are designed with IDPs | UNHCR
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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Accomplished federal public service leader Siobhan Harty has joined the Max Bell School as the Slater Family Visiting Scholar, serving as Research Director for the Second Century Commission, coaching a Policy Lab, and mentoring MPP students. mcgill.ca/maxbellschool/article/our-people/siobhan-harty
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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
What would it take to slow the growing pace of antimicrobial resistance in low-resource settings across the global south? The International Development Research Centre asked MPPs Julian Tayarah, Mahnoor Zaman, Charlie Clark, and Courtney White to find out through a OneHealth approach.
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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Next up in our 2026 Policy Lab series: the Metcalf Foundation (MF) team of Elena Anceva, Umme Salma, Ayeyi Ohene-Adu, and Rebecca Duncan, with guidance from Gisele Yasmeen.
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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Our 2026 Policy Lab spotlight turns to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) team of Victoria Gibbs, Calvin Campbell, Megan Wood, and Ariane Lamoureux, working alongside Pearl Eliadis.
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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
This week's 2026 Policy Lab feature: the Competition Bureau (CB) team of Betselot Bekele, Théo Sainte-Marie, and Alex Lavigne, with the support of coach Neil Bouwer.
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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Continuing our 2026 Policy Lab spotlight, this week features the Canadian Red Cross (CRC) team of Aaliyah Lahai, Anna Cipolla, and Manuelitha Darlie Jean, with the coaching of Dr. Marc Fortin.
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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Today we're hosting our Slater Family Canada-US Policy Series conference, "Not Politics as Usual: Challenges to Constitutional Governance in Canada and the United States." Scholars and practitioners gather at Montreal's Old Port to examine the strains on democracy. Live updates in this thread 🧵
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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Over the next few weeks leading up to the Policy Lab presentations, we'll be highlighting each of our 2026 topics and teams - starting with the BacharLorai Global (BLG) team of Andre Policzer, Kimberley Moriarity, and Jehan Mohamed, with the coaching and mentorship of Sonja Solomun.
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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Congratulations to former MP Jonathan Wilkinson on his appointment as Canada's next ambassador to the European Union! We were delighted to host him in conversation recently, sharing his experience and expertise with our students.
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Jonathan Wilkinson Returns to Campus for a Conversation on Canada’s Energy Transition
There is something different about hearing from someone who once sat where you are sitting. When the Hon. Jonathan Wilkinson returned to McGill to speak at the Max Bell School of Public Policy, it was...
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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
We are pleased to share a new initiative as Canada and the United States mark 100 years of formal diplomatic relations.
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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
@jennifermwelsh.bsky.social and @abridgman.bsky.social provide analysis on what U.S. culture war politics means for Canadians.
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ANALYSIS | Americans are paying more attention to Canada. Should we worry? | CBC News
American media, politicians and other right-wing influencers are paying more attention than ever before to Canada's domestic politics. Why does the MAGAsphere suddenly care so much, and what does it m...
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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
To wrap up the Food Systems Transformation in Global Perspective complexity seminar, Gisèle Yasmeen and a few of our MPPs took a field trip to learn about McGill’s Macdonald Campus. The sunny weather was a bonus! 🌱🌞
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CJAD 800 Montreal @cjad800.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Quebec Bill 21: What is the case being brought before the Supreme Court? Human rights lawyer and associate professor at McGill University's @maxbellschool.bsky.social, Pearl Eliadis joins Andrew Carter:
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Quebec Bill 21: What is the case being brought before the Supreme Court? - The Andrew Carter Podcast | iHeart
<p>The Supreme Court of Canada has wrapped up four days of historic hearings on Quebec&rsquo;s controversial Bill 21, the province&rsquo;s secularism law that bans certain public-sector workers from w...
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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Jennifer Welsh co-authored a piece with Margaret Biggs on the direction of Canadian foreign policy under Mark Carney. The article connects to the Expert Group on the Future of International Development Cooperation, which is examining how Canada can rethink development partnerships.
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Opinion: Why Carney’s sovereignty and prosperity agenda needs to engage emerging and developing economies
There are opportunities that exist for Canada in the spaces between global hegemons
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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Pearl Eliadis spoke on CBC Radio’s Can You Joke About That?, a documentary on edgy comedy. Discussing the Supreme Court decision involving comedian Mike Ward, she argued speech can be discriminatory and harmful even if it doesn’t meet the legal threshold for hate speech.
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Can You Joke About That?
Everyone has a different opinion of what’s funny, and what’s too far. Can You Joke About That? explores how we decide our boundaries when it comes to comedy. Through interviews with edgy comics and ex...
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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
La #Francofête à McGill est de retour ! Rejoignez-nous le 17 mars pour une soirée-débat sur l'influence du contexte digital actuel sur la perception du public. Nous accueillerons deux experts en la matière, Farnell Morisset et Aengus Bridgman. Inscrivez-vous: www.alumni.mcgill.ca/aoc/events-t...
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L'écosystème médiatique moderne : risques, réalités et responsabilités
Dans le cadre de la Francofête 2026 à McGill, sous le thème « Le français, langue de la connaissance », cette session se tiend...
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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Today is #McGill24, McGill's annual day of giving! When you make a gift to the @mcgillarts.bsky.social today, your contribution is amplified thanks to matching funds. Spread the #McGill24 magic!
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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
The Hon. Jonathan Wilkinson joined students at McGill’s Max Bell School of Public Policy for a conversation on Canada’s energy transition and cabinet government, including reform, federal provincial dynamics, and economic tradeoffs. Read the full recap: www.mcgill.ca/maxbellschoo...
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Gabe Blanc @gabeblanc.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Last year at @maxbellschool.bsky.social, my team and I proposed a Youth Employment Supplement. Today it’s in Policy Options thanks to @scpartners.bsky.social. Half of young renters spend 50% of income on rent. Our proposal would reach 2M young Canadians. policyoptions.irpp.org/2026/02/yout...
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How a youth employment supplement could help young Canadians
A youth employment supplement to the Canada Workers Benefit could help young Canadians facing housing costs, debt and weak job prospects.
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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Amid François Legault’s resignation, The Max Bell School hosted an event with Eric Girard and @desireemcgraw.bsky.social, moderated by Paul Wells. The discussion examined governing Quebec during transition and policy pressures shaping the province’s next phase. www.mcgill.ca/maxbellschoo...
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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
We're delighted for our colleagues at the Trottier Institute for Science and Public Policy: Nick King as Associate Director and Rhonda Moore as Professor of Practice! www.mcgill.ca/tispp/channe...
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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
@taylorowen.bsky.social 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. Read the article on @theglobeandmail.com or the report on @mediatechdemocracy.bsky.social:
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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...
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Daniel Béland @danielbeland.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Join us on February 13 at 12:00 noon EST for a webinar featuring Maria Popova, Vincent Rigby, and Carsten-Andreas Schulz on Trump’s Foreign Policy and Canada’s Strategic Dilemmas @cpsa-acsp.bsky.social @mcgillpolisci.bsky.social @popovaprof.bsky.social www.eventbrite.ca/e/trumps-for...
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Trump’s Foreign Policy and Canada’s Strategic Dilemmas
Eventbrite - McGill Institute for the Study of Canada presents Trump’s Foreign Policy and Canada’s Strategic Dilemmas - Friday, February 13, 2026 - Find event and ticket information.
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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Jennifer Welsh joined The Herle Burly podcast to discuss the implications of Prime Minister Carney’s recent trip to China. Welsh argues that while a “New World Order” is indeed emerging, the real question is what form it will ultimately take. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...
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New World Order: Canada on the World Stage with David Mulroney & Jennifer Welsh
Podcast Episode · The Herle Burly · 2026-01-17 · 1h 19m
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Public Policy Forum @ppforumca.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Meet one of the program directors for The Art of Writing About Policy, Neil Bouwer! Currently a professor of practice at @mcgill.ca’s @maxbellschool.bsky.social, Neil shares his expertise in framing complex issues and communicating them clearly to diverse audiences.
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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
It’s been an exciting year at Max Bell! As we wind down for the holiday season, we’re reflecting on the progress we’ve made together. We’re deeply grateful for our policy community, and we look forward to another year of growth, thoughtful dialogue, and meaningful impacts. See you in 2026! 🎉📚 🤗
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Looking Back on 2025 at the Max Bell School
Through out 2025, the Max Bell School was a dynamic hub for debate, analysis, learning, and collaboration on some of today’s most pressing public policy challenges. Through teaching, research, policy ...
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Centre for Media, Technology & Democracy @mediatechdemocracy.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Philippe Dufresne, Elizabeth Denham (Chair, Jersey Data Protection Authority) & Claire Atkin (Co-Founder & CEO, @checkmyads.org ) joined @jennifermwelsh.bsky.social (Director, @maxbellschool.bsky.social) to discuss current privacy laws and AI governance. Watch their panel here: tinyurl.com/2xvt2jsy
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Panel: Data Privacy in an AI World | Attention: Govern Or Be Governed
At Attention: Govern Or Be Governed, Philippe Dufresne (Privacy Commissioner of Canada), Elizabeth Gary (Chair, Jersey Data Protection Authority, and former UK Commissioner of Information), and Claire Atkin (Co-Founder and CEO, Check My Ads Institute) joined Jennifer Welsh (Director, Max Bell School of Public Policy, McGill University) to discuss what the current age of AI means for data privacy. Attention: Govern Or Be Governed was a two-day international gathering, dedicated to understanding how the world's democracies can chart a new path forward in the digital age. This event was presented by Paradigms, the Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy, and the Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University. Videography by Victor Oly, Natasha Zimin, and Jorge Vasconez. Visit the Attention website to learn more: https://www.attentionconferences.com/conferences/2025-forum
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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
The Max Bell School of Public Policy invites applications for four open positions, all with ideal start dates of Sept. 1, 2026. - Fellowship in Sustainability - JW McConnell Professor of Practice in Public Policy - JW McConnell Visiting Scholar in Public Policy - Slater Family Visiting Scholar
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Employment Opportunities at the Max Bell School
Use the sidebar menu to explore career opportunities at the Max Bell School. Find out more about working at McGill. Course Lecturer Course Lecturer positions are governed by the McGill Course Lecturers and Instructors Union (MCLIU) collective agreement. Please consult the collective agreement for detailed information. In accordance with the University's collective agreement with the McGill Course Lecturers' and Instructors' Union (MCLIU), a list of individuals who currently have priority points, with the Max Bell School, can be found here. All Course Lecturer positions are now posted through Workday on McGill’s Careers Website: https://mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/mcgill_careers NOTE: IF YOU ARE A CURRENT EMPLOYEE at McGill, with an active appointment in Workday who has successfully logged into Workday with an @mcgill.ca account, you must apply as a "Current employee". You must be signed into VPN using your @mcgill.ca email account prior to logging into Workday in order to be able to apply. IF YOU ARE NOT A CURRENT EMPLOYEE you must apply as an “External candidate". When you click on "apply" for a position of interest, you will then be prompted to sign into Workday. At this point, you must create an account with the use of a personal email address exclusively (i.e. @gmail.com, @yahoo.ca, etc.). DO NOT create an account using your @mail.mcgill.ca address this will cause technical issues.
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Centre for Media, Technology & Democracy @mediatechdemocracy.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
For plenary panel: Data Privacy in an AI World, moderator Jennifer Welsh (@maxbellschool.bsky.social) was joined by Philippe Dufresne (Privacy Commissioner of Canada), Elizabeth Denham (Chair, Jersey Data Protection Authority), and Claire Atkin (Co-Founder and CEO, @checkmyads.org).
From left: Jennifer Welsh, Philippe Dufresne, Elizabeth Denham, and Claire Atkin. Photo by: Dzesika Devic.
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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Vincent Rigby, a former National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister, pushes students to rethink what security means in an era shaped by climate change and shifting global power. Read his reflections: www.mcgill.ca/maxbellschoo...
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Lessons from Vincent Rigby on National Security and the Navigating Public Service
For students walking into Vincent Rigby’s classroom at the Max Bell School of Public Policy, the conversation about national security is anything but theoretical. As the Slater Family Professor of Pra...
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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Interested in what it's like to be a policy analyst? RSVP for our interactive session with Neil Bouwer, a seasoned policy professional. RSVP: future.mcgill.ca/register/F26...
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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
If you missed last week’s "Climate at a Crossroads," the recordings are now up! Hosted by The Walrus, the Max Bell School and the Centre for MTD, expert panels examined how climate disinformation crosses borders and shapes global action. Watch the recordings below.
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Climate at a Crossroads | Ecofiscal Annual Conference - YouTube
Thursday, October 9, 2025 https://www.mcgill.ca/maxbellschool/events/past/2025/climate-crossroads At a time of mounting climate urgency, the integrity of our...
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Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Incredible #ClimateAtACrossroads event yesterday, hosted by @thewalrus.ca & McGill's @maxbellschool.bsky.social. I joined a passionate panel alongside Kathryn Harrison, Andrew Leach, and Christopher Ragan for a feisty discussion about fighting climate disinformation & greenwashing.
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Centre for Media, Technology & Democracy @mediatechdemocracy.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
You can watch the livestream here: tinyurl.com/24e23wd5 or at thewalrus.ca Tune in to hear Deputy Director at the Centre, @sonjasolomun.bsky.social, in panel 1: Mapping The State of Climate Disinformation.
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Climate at a Crossroads
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
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Centre for Media, Technology & Democracy @mediatechdemocracy.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Be sure to check out Climate at a Crossroads today! This day-long event from @thewalrus.ca and @maxbellschool.bsky.social, in partnership with the Centre, brings together global experts to explore how climate disinformation is restraining progress. 🧵
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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
In "Borderline Chaos: How Canada Got Immigration Right, and Then Wrong," and accompanying lectures, @theglobeandmail.com columnist Tony Keller considers how Canada's immigration system can be rebuilt better than before. mcgill.ca/maxbellschool/lectures
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Centre for Media, Technology & Democracy @mediatechdemocracy.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Season 2 of Machines Like Us is out now! AI has thrown universities into turmoil. This week's episode: should educators embrace AI or ban it outright? #MachinesLikeUs #Podcast #AI #HigherEd
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Media Ecosystem Observatory @meo-cdmrn.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
🚨 Information Incident Notification: Ripple Effects of the Charlie Kirk Assassination in the Canadian Information Ecosystem. 🧵 #charliekirk #cdnpoli #uspoli
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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
In an article for The Globe and Mail, authors Jennifer Welsh and Denise Dresser argue that Canada and Mexico must deepen their partnership to tackle the challenges posed by U.S. protectionist trade policies and the security agenda Read the article: www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
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Centre for Media, Technology & Democracy @mediatechdemocracy.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
🚨 Upcoming event: Join Deputy Director at the Centre, @sonjasolomun.bsky.social, on October 9th for Climate at a Crossroads, presented by @maxbellschool.bsky.social and @thewalrus.ca.
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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
✨ Meet our seventh cohort of MPP students! We are pleased to welcome 35 bright minds for the 2025-2026 academic year. www.mcgill.ca/maxbellschoo...
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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
We're pleased to present the 2025 Policy Lab reports and recorded presentations from our sixth cohort of McGill University's Max Bell School of Public Policy Master of Public Policy candidates. Congratulations to all our MPPs! www.mcgill.ca/maxbellschoo...
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Policy Lab 2025
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