As wildfire season begins, Canada’s federal government has announced the country’s first-ever federally funded reserve of firefighting aircraft that will be used to support provinces and territories. Last year’s wildfire season was Canada’s second-worst on record; it prompted severe air quality alerts across much of the country.
As warmer weather draws more people outdoors, McGill University dermatologists are available to speak on sun safety and skin cancer prevention.
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, and most cases are caused by UV exposure. Most Canadians don’t use sunscreen regularly, or at all, and one in three report having had sunburn in the past year.
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Published on: 26 May 2026
Google has announced that it has overhauled its search engine to be entirely powered by its Gemini 3.5 Flash artificial intelligence model. Users will no longer be prompted to choose their search mode; instead, the search box will operate more like a conversation, with the option for users to ask follow-up questions. The changes are set to take effect on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
McGill experts are available to discuss this topic.
Published on: 25 May 2026
Over 100 deaths and more than 500 suspected cases have been reported in the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Director-General of the World Health Organization has expressed deep concern about the “scale and speed of the epidemic.”
A McGill University expert is available to comment:
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Published on: 19 May 2026
A new national strategy aims to double the capacity of the country’s electricity grid by 2050, Prime Minister Mark Carney said as he announced the plan Thursday.
François Bouffard is an Associate Professor and William Dawson Scholar in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He can discuss grid reliability, electricity demand growth, and the technical challenges of operating and stabilizing a significantly expanded national grid.
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Published on: 15 May 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump will travel to Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week. It is expected that talk about trade and the Iran war will dominate their May 13-15 discussions.
These McGill experts are available to comment:
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Published on: 12 May 2026
Parents have long suspected that their own behaviour carries more weight than what they say to their children. A study involving more than 100 children now confirms this, at least with respect to lying and truthfulness.
A team of researchers from McGill University and John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City presented 127 children ages 5 to 12 with stories illustrating various situations, and then asked them to evaluate the moral character of a parent whose verbal messages and actions were either in harmony or in conflict.
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Published on: 8 May 2026
Artificial Intelligence is transforming the world. These McGill experts can comment on a wide range of topics related to AI.
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Published on: 6 May 2026
As temperatures rise, gardeners across Canada are beginning to dig their hands in the dirt in the hopes of growing something green. McGill University experts are available to provide comment on this year’s gardening season.
David Wees, Faculty Lecturer in the Department of Plant Science, can discuss the impacts of climate on garden plants, when to plant which crops, urban agriculture and food security.
david.wees [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)
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Published on: 5 May 2026
Santé Québec will launch a new system of digital health records (Le Dossiers santé numérique) on May 9 in the CIUSSS de la Mauricie-et-du-Centre-du-Québec and the CIUSSS du Nord-de-l'Île-de-Montréal.
McGill University experts are available to comment:
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Published on: 5 May 2026
Mental Health Week (May 4–10) brings attention to mental well-being across Canada. This year’s theme emphasizes social connection as a critical component of mental health, aiming to combat loneliness and reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness.
McGill University experts are available to comment:
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Published on: 30 Apr 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney presents the federal government's spring economic update Tuesday. These McGill experts can provide insights:
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Published on: 28 Apr 2026
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) have announced it will leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) as of Friday, May 1.
The decision, which the UAE said is motivated by a desire for greater flexibility in its own oil production and exports, comes as the war in Iran has created a worldwide energy crisis.
These McGill experts are available to comment:
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Published on: 28 Apr 2026
As winter transitions into spring, pollen in the air is triggering seasonal allergies for many. A warming climate is contributing to earlier seasonal onset, longer growing seasons and increased pollen production. McGill experts are available to comment on this topic.
David Wees, Faculty Lecturer in the Department of Plant Science, can discuss the impacts of climate on pollen production and seasonal allergies.
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Published on: 24 Apr 2026
International energy research organization Ember has released its annual Global Electricity Review. It reports that clean energy sources have met all new energy demand since 2025, while electricity generation from fossil fuels has remained unchanged. The review notes that solar power is growing at the fastest rate. However, in Canada, it notes, solar and wind make up less than 10 per cent of the country’s electricity generation, compared to the G7 average of 19 per cent.
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Published on: 21 Apr 2026
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