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
A new survey by the Canadian Medical Association finds that 97 per cent of doctors report having intervened to prevent harm or address consequences after a patient followed false or misleading health information obtained online, including advice from AI.
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Published on: 21 Apr 2026
The Québec Cannabis Survey released today shows cannabis use has risen modestly since legalization, with 17 per cent of Quebecers reporting use in 2025, up from 14 per cent in 2018, though trends differ across age groups.
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Published on: 14 Apr 2026
In an election that brought a record-high turnout, Viktor Orbán, Hungary’s prime minister for the last 16 years, was defeated Sunday by Péter Magyar, leader of the country’s centre-right, pro-European Union Tisza Party.
This change could have important repercussions for Hungary as well as for Europe.
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Published on: 13 Apr 2026
An estimated 254,100 Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer and 87,900 will die from the disease in 2026, according to new modelling published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Lung cancer remains the deadliest form overall, with concerning projected increases in several other types, including cervical cancer.
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Published on: 13 Apr 2026
European non-profit AI Forensics published a report this week on how massive, organized user networks are spreading and monetizing non-consensual intimate images, including child sexual abuse material, on a popular private messaging app. The report, which focused on cross-border networks in Italy and Spain, also notes that content circulates across several well-known platforms.
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Published on: 10 Apr 2026
The war in Iran and the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted the international oil trade, resulting in a dramatic increase in fuel prices worldwide and energy crises in several African and Asian countries. Broader economic impacts are also being felt.
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Published on: 26 Mar 2026
The Supreme Court of Canada has begun hearing arguments on Quebec’s secularism law, Bill 21.
A McGill expert is available to comment:
Pearl Eliadis, Associate Professor (professional) at the Max Bell School of Public Policy, member of the Centre for Human Rights & Legal Pluralism at the Faculty of Law, is a practising lawyer specializing in human rights. She has expertise in equality and anti-discrimination law and minority rights.
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Published on: 23 Mar 2026
As Quebec seeks to implement its Digital Health Record (DSN) project, concerns are emerging about translation errors and inefficiencies in the platform, resulting in ballooning costs and potentially severe delays to patient care.
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Published on: 19 Mar 2026
World Happiness Report 2026, released Thursday, ranks countries based on survey data of self-reported life satisfaction. Canada, once in the Top 10, has fallen to 25th, extending a decade-long decline. The report also links heavy social media use to a marked drop in well-being among young people, particularly among teenage girls.
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Published on: 19 Mar 2026
Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard is presenting his 2026-2027 budget today, March 18.
These McGill experts are available to comment:
Julian Karaguesian, Faculty Lecturer, Department of Economics, can speak about budgetary issues, as well as wider fiscal and economic policy issues.
Julian.karaguesian [at] mcgill.ca (English, French, German)
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Published on: 18 Mar 2026
The functional health of Canadian adults has declined over the past decade, according to a new Statistics Canada report. Since 2015, the number of Canadians reporting very good to perfect health dropped from about 69 per cent to 56 per cent. Using a measurement that covers eight dimensions of health, the report finds the decline is driven mainly by worsening emotional health and a ris
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Published on: 17 Mar 2026
The Canadian economy lost 84,000 jobs last month as the national unemployment rate rose to 6.7 per cent, according to Statistics Canada.
A McGill expert is available to comment:
Fabian Lange, Professor and Chair, Department of Economics, specializes in labour economics, earnings inequality and health and population economics.
fabian.lange [at] mcgill.ca (English, French – no live broadcast interviews in French)
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Published on: 13 Mar 2026
A special meeting of Air Transat shareholders, scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, will determine the future leadership of the company. Pierre Karl Péladeau’s investment firm, Financière Outremont, is the airline’s largest shareholder; he is calling for a smaller board of directors.
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Published on: 9 Mar 2026
Since the joint U.S. and Israeli attacks began Feb. 28, the situation in Iran and in the region has evolved rapidly. U.S. President Donald Trump has said his objective is regime change in Iran.
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Rex Brynen, Professor, Department of Political Science, is an expert in Middle East politics and security.
rex.brynen [at] mcgill.ca (English)
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Published on: 2 Mar 2026
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