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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 · 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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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

The day's final panel turned to migration and hardening borders, moderated by Inez Jabalpurwala of the Public Policy Forum. The question framing it was whether Canada's refugee commitments can survive mounting pressure, with Bill C-12 and the Safe Third Country Agreement at the centre.

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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Panel 4 turned to free expression and the pressures on journalism and the academy, moderated by Kyle Wyatt of the Literary Review of Canada. He opened on a pattern of hostility toward reporters, from the Oval Office to premiers' offices in Canada.

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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Over lunch, the third panel took up the law and politics of US tariffs, moderated by Director Jennifer Welsh. The question on the table was whether Washington's tariffs exceed presidential power, and how Canada should respond to executive overreach in trade.

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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

The second panel moved to the rule of law and judicial independence, moderated by Nandini Ramanujam. She framed it as a principle that restrains public power and secures judicial independence, one that rests less on doctrine than on public confidence in institutions.

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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Our first panel took up constitutional governance in Canada and the US, moderated by David Shribman, with the concentration of power as its throughline. The strains on one side of the border, the panel argued, carry real implications for the other.

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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

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 · 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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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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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 · 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 · 08/10/2025

🗓️ "The Future of Canadian Immigration" Nov. 27, 5:30pm // Toronto Reference Library; Toronto with Parisa Mahboubi, PhD and Rebekah Young RSVP & learn more: mcgill.ca/maxbellschool/lectures

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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

🗓️ "Five Walls and a Door: The Secret Sauce of Canadian Immigration" Nov. 18, 5pm // Chrysler Pavillion, Pier 21; Halifax with Ninette Kelley RSVP & learn more: mcgill.ca/maxbellschool/lectures

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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

🗓️ "How Canada Got Immigration Right, and Then Wrong" Oct. 28, 5pm // National Music Centre, Studio Bell; Calgary with Martha Hall Findlay RSVP & learn more: mcgill.ca/maxbellschool/lectures

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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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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 · 18/06/2025

MPPs Michael Black, Kevin Haynes, Sean Jenner, Hannah Male, and Tess Corkery, coached by Vincent Rigby, have explored how Canada and its allies can strengthen their defence sectors. “Canada’s procurement can be agile, forward-thinking, and a pillar of both national sovereignty and global stability.”

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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

MPPs Adrienne Vaupshas, Alexandra Cooper, Suhanya Joseph de Saram, and Antoinette Steele, coached by Neil Bouwer, were tasked by the CRTC to find ways to reduce roaming charges for Canadians while traveling abroad. “Every conversation is a chance to learn,” they say.

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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

How can the Competition Bureau guide AI-driven pricing to balance the benefits and risks? MPPs Isabella Coronado Doria, Angelina Freeman, Elijah Maubert, and Husein Pumaya Yakubu coached by Tim Lane, are exploring this. “We're hoping our work can lead policies that protect competition.”

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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

MPPs Julia Bruno, Seth Bumagat, Diana Kamau, and Nickson Mugabi coached by Taylor Owen were tasked by the Metcalf Foundation to answer how Canadian democratic institutions can increase their civic engagement and trust with citizens. Learn more about the Policy Lab: mcgill.ca/x/Uqq

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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

How is the newest national veteran rehabilitation program meeting the standards of excellence required? MPPs Noémie Veilleux, Al Ahamed, Bianca Mammarella, and Clea Corman, are exploring this for Pembroke Psychological Services and Valhalla Visions Counselling Clinic. Learn more: mcgill.ca/x/Uqq

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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

MPPs Gabriel Blanc, Jacob Kates Rose, Kiran Gill, and Samuel De Grâce, coached by Jennifer Robson, were tasked by Social Capital Partners to explore how to improve wealth-building for young Canadians. “We aim to pitch creative, evidence-based policies.” Learn more: mcgill.ca/x/Uqq

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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

MPPs Lilian García Berg, Camille Haisell, Cyrus Nagra, Zara Rezae, and Fayez Sahak, coached by Pearl Eliadis, were tasked by #WhiteHelmets to explore protecting civilians and aid workers from suicide drones. “We’re crafting policies to safeguard responders”. Learn more: mcgill.ca/x/Uqq

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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

The Centre for International Peace and Security Studies and the Max Bell School of Public Policy have joined the Global Alliance for Peace Operations – a collective endeavour of more than 50 leading think tanks, research institutes and civil society organizations. mcgill.ca/x/iN3

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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

We were pleased to host John Hannaford, Clerk of the Privy Council, for an enlightening conversation with our MPP students about policy challenges and processes in Canada.

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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

This afternoon, we're pleased to offer our second event on the US election's implications for Canada. Join us! www.mcgill.ca/maxbellschoo...

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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

📣 Calling all @mcgillu.bsky.social graduate students! This $5k essay competition is now open until March 1. Learn more: mcgill.ca/x/38L @mcgillarts.bsky.social

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Max Bell School of Public Policy @maxbellschool.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

👋 Hello! Our full-time and intensive 11-month Master of Public Policy program is now accepting applications for Fall 2025. Learn more: www.mcgill.ca/maxbellschoo...

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