March 4, 2022 | In an opinion piece for USA Today, MPP alumna Henna Hundal and her co-author write about global sympathies for all refugees. "Russia's invasion of Ukraine has drawn worldwide sympathy for Ukrainians. We need to be just as sympathetic to all fleeing violence and persecution."

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Classified as: Ukraine, refugee crisis, empathy
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Published on: 4 Mar 2022

March 3, 2022 | In an opinion piece for The Globe and Mail, Professor Jennifer Welsh discusses the crisis in Ukraine, calling them "moments of truth" for the relevance of international institutions like NATO and the UN.

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Classified as: Jennifer Welsh, Ukraine, Russia, UN, NATO
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Published on: 4 Mar 2022

March 1, 2022 | For The Hill Times' Politics This Morning daily summary, director Chris Ragan explains the nuances of Canada and other G7 countries' plan on imports and barring foreign currency exchanges with Russia's central bank.

Classified as: chris ragan, Economics, sanctions, G7, Ukraine, Russia
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Published on: 2 Mar 2022

February 28, 2022 | Andrew Potter writes for The Line: Left-wing nationalism tends to be a feature of post-colonial states, where the fight for independence or liberation from oppressors forms the nationalist narrative. Of all the incredible aspects of Ukraine’s David versus Goliath struggle against the Russian invasion, one of the most remarkable has been the strength of Ukrainian nationalism and the forces of collective will and sacrifice it has marshalled.

Classified as: Andrew Potter, Canada
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Published on: 1 Mar 2022

February 1, 2022 | In this opinion piece for iPolitics, MPP alumnus Anil Wasif, along with co-author Maisha Kabir, examines the factors that contribute to the relatively low rates at which women run for office.

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Classified as: max bell school of public policy, max bell school, anil wasif, Women in politics, Canadian Politics
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Published on: 25 Feb 2022

February 11, 2022 | As part of the Schwartz Reisman Institute's Seminar Series, Max Bell School professor Taylor Owen delivered a presentation on the regulatory frameworks governments are putting in place to mitigate the potential negative impacts of digital ecosystems, including Big Tech social media platforms.

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Classified as: taylor owen, max bell school, max bell school of public policy, platform governance, Big Tech, social media, Centre for Media Technology and Democracy
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Published on: 18 Feb 2022

February 11, 2022 | The COVID-19 pandemic has thrust Canada's economy into an extraordinarily unusual state. To break down the issues, Max Bell School director Chris Ragan spoke to David Mann for an episode of the At a Crossroads podcast. Hear Ragan's perspective on inflation, pent-up demand, supply chain disruptions, the housing market, and more.

Classified as: chris ragan, Christopher Ragan, max bell school, max bell school of public policy, inflation, supply chains, macroeconomics
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Published on: 18 Feb 2022

February 17, 2022 | In this edition of Politico's Ottawa Playbook, Max Bell School director Chris Ragan comments on Canada's recent history of low levels of inflation.

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Classified as: chris ragan, Christopher Ragan, max bell school, Max School of Public Policy, inflation
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Published on: 18 Feb 2022

February 15, 2022 | On Radio Noon Quebec with Shawn Apel, and on Quebec AM, professor Pearl Eliadis discusses the criteria for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoking the Emergencies Act in response to the ongoing convoy protests across Canada.

Classified as: Pearl Eliadis, federal government, Canada, covid-19 mandates
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Published on: 15 Feb 2022

February 9, 2022 | McGill Alumni hosted a Made by McGill webcast featuring professors Pearl Eliadis and Nicholas King entitled "Defining freedom in the time of COVID."

Classified as: Pearl Eliadis, Nick King, covid-19, COVID-19 economic recovery, human rights, Quebec, Canada
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Published on: 11 Feb 2022

February 6, 2022 | MPP alumna Henna Hundal has penned a new article for USA Today, delving into the the addiction and overdose crisis that has caused devastation across the United States, Canada, and many other countries around the world. 

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Classified as: max bell school, max bell school of public policy, Henna Hundal, mpp perspectives, addiction, fentanyl
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Published on: 9 Feb 2022

February 1, 2022 | Many Canadians look to the state of politics in America and feel better about our own politics. But is "Canadian exceptionalism" a delusion? Andrew Potter outlines three principles or guidelines that may provide a reality check.

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Classified as: max bell school, max bell school of public policy, Andrew Potter, Politics, Canada, United States, america
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Published on: 2 Feb 2022

January 31, 2022 | With Spotify navigating the fallout from Neil Young’s dispute with the company over podcaster Joe Rogan, the audio-streaming giant is under increasing pressure to join other major digital platforms forced to police the content they provide.

Classified as: Big Tech, Spotify, Centre for Media Technology and Democracy, taylor owen
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Published on: 1 Feb 2022

January 20, 2022 | Economist and Director Chris Ragan joins this episode of Hub Dialogues to discuss the proper role of central banks, the problems with Modern Monetary Theory, and the need to rethink fiscal priorities in recovering from the devastation of the pandemic.

Listen to the conversation or read the transcript here.

Classified as: chris ragan, monetary policy, Canada economy, Canadian economics
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Published on: 20 Jan 2022

January 19, 2022 | Director Chris Ragan discusses supply chain disruptions and Canada's inflation rate rising to a 30-year high on CBC News. "There's a lot of pent-up demand," Chris notes, referring to businesses and restaurants being closed over the pandemic, and many consumers not having any place to spend their income.

Watch the clip here. Chris's segment begins at 32:42.

Classified as: chris ragan, Bank of Canada, inflation, Canada economy, Canadian economics, Cost of living
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Published on: 20 Jan 2022

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