Welcome to Fernando Saltiel

Dr. Fernando Saltiel joined the Department of Economics as an Assistant Professor in Fall 2020. He earned his BA in Economics, a Master of Public Policy (MPP), and a PhD in Economics from the University of Maryland at College Park. He previously held a Postdoctoral Associate position in Economics at Duke University.

Opinion: Pay out emergency benefits or subsidize wages?

Francesco Amodio's article "Opinion: Pay out emergency benefits or subsidize wages?", in the Montreal Gazette, published March 30, 2020, speaks to the COVID-19 impact on the economy and the unprecedented economic measures that are underway.

Silver for McGill's team at the 2019 Bank of Canada's Governor Challenge

The team from McGill Economics finished in the first runner-up spot in 2019 Bank of Canada’s fifth annual Governor’s Challenge that took place on Saturday, February 8, 2020.

New ISID Policy Brief: Climate Resilience in Small Island States: Realizing the Major Macroeconomic Benefits from Adaptation Investments

ISID welcomes the publication of a new policy brief by Professor of Practice Jamal Saghir and his colleague Ede Jorge Ijjasz-Vasquez.  In this brief, Saghir and Ijjasz-Vasquez examine how Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are increasingly affected by the growing impacts of climate hazards, including tropical cyclones, storm surges, increases in temperature, heatwaves, droughts, coastal and riverine flooding, changing precipitation patterns, and sea level rise, among others.  

With Deepest Sympathy: In Memory of Jacob “Jack” Israel Raby, M.S.W.

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Jacob “Jack” Israel Raby, M.S.W., who died on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the age of 86, surrounded by his loving family. 

Experts: Economic impact of Quebec housing crisis

According to a report by Quebec researchers studying social inequalities, Quebec’s economy lost $4.2 billion in 2021 due to the ongoing housing crisis — a figure the authors say is likely even higher in 2025. 

Manque de logements adéquats : quels coûts sur la prospérité économique? is the first publication in a larger research project conducted by the Observatoire des inégalités du Québec with several partners. 

Cindy Blackstock Awarded Royal Society of Canada Prize for Indigenous Engagement

Congratulations to Professor Cindy Blackstock from the School of Social Work on being awarded the 2025 Royal Society of Canada Prize for Indigenous Engagement. 

Cindy Blackstock, who is a member of the Gitxsan First Nation and Executive Director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society, is being recognized for her work and research in child welfare and advocacy for the rights of Indigenous children.

Professor Nathalie Cooke appointed to Royal Society of Canada

Professor Cooke was elected a Fellow to the

Healing Broken Bonds — A New Podcast for Couples Navigating Complex Trauma

We're excited to launch Healing Broken Bonds, a powerful new podcast created for couples working through the deep challenges of complex trauma — and the journey to healing together.

An end-of-semester message from Dean Maioni

Dear members of the Arts community,

December 7 marks the last day of classes of the Fall 2020 semester. Congratulations to everyone for having made this semester -- McGill’s first to be delivered primarily remotely – a good success. We are all proud of the Faculty of Arts community for such an accomplishment.

Update on Faculty of Arts' operations during red alert status: October 9, 2020

Dear members of the Arts community,

Faculty of Arts commits to addressing anti-Black racism

Dear members of the Arts community,

Yesterday, McGill Principal and Vice-Chancellor Suzanne Fortier announced the University’s Action Plan to Address Anti-Black Racism. The Action Plan is a crucial step forward for the university to deepen and elaborate its commitments within the Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Plan to confronting anti-Black racism.

Remembering Professor Stéfan Sinclair (1972-2020)

The Faculty of Arts is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Professor Stéfan Sinclair of the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures. Three of Professor Sinclair's close colleagues—Geoffrey Rockwell at the University of Alberta, Susan Brown at the University of Guelph, and Michael Sinatra at the Université de Montréal—honour his life and work below.

2020.05.12 - Update from Dean Maioni - Fall 2020 Semester

La version française suit.

Dear members of the Faculty of Arts community,

On Monday, May 11th, the Provost announced that McGill University will be delivering its academic programs and courses for the Fall term, which will begin as scheduled in September.

I’d like to highlight the content of that message by reiterating the following:

End of winter semester message from Dean Maioni

Dear members of the Faculty of Arts,

As we end the Winter 2020 semester, a semester like no other at McGill University, I’d like to wish you all the best for the exam period and the summer beyond. You have all demonstrated such goodwill and adaptability, and each one of you has been essential to keeping our big ship afloat and realizing the Faculty’s academic mission in this uncertain situation.