Mark Carney’s government is expected to officially announce later today its choice of builder for Canada’s new fleet of submarines.
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Julian Karaguesian, Lecturer, Department of Economics, is an economic and policy expert who worked in the international trade and finance branch of Canada’s Ministry of Finance for more than 25 years.
julian.karaguesian [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)
The end of the school year brings with it a change of routine that in some cases can place stress on family members and family dynamics: parents often struggle with logistical challenges and some children and teens may face boredom and be separated from important social relationships.
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As a heat wave rolls into southern Quebec, public health officials are urging residents to take precautions.
A new study led by McGill researchers highlights how heat waves can increase the risk of heart problems. Analyzing more than 260,000 hospital admissions in Montreal over five summers, they found the risk of hospitalization for heart conditions rose by about eight per cent on the hottest days compared to days with more moderate temperatures.
Montreal Comiccon will take place July 3 to 5 at the Palais des congrès, bringing together enthusiasts of comics, anime, gaming, film and pop culture.
The Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade comes up for review as of July 1. These McGill experts can provide comment.
Diya Jiang, PhD candidate and course lecturer, Department of Political Science, can speak about:
The man reported to be responsible for deadly shootings yesterday allegedly left behind a manifesto using language associated with the “involuntary celibacy” — or “incel” — movement.
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Esli Chan is a PhD Candidate in the Department of Political Science. She has conducted academic research on incel and gender-based violence in Canada.
esli.chan [at] mail.mcgill.ca (English)
As Quebec’s July 1 Moving Day approaches, affordable housing remains an issue for many.
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Avi Friedman, Professor, Peter Guo-hua Fu School of Architecture, is available to discuss affordable housing, housing development, Montreal's urban development and sustainable developments.
Abraham.friedman [at] mcgill.ca (English, French, Hebrew, Italian)
Wealthsimple is preparing to launch a new app this summer that will give Canadian retail investors limited access to prediction markets, where users can trade on the outcome of real‑world events – from interest rates to climate trends – through the U.S. platform Kalshi.
New data offer a snapshot of the scale of informal caregiving across Quebec and the people most likely to shoulder that responsibility.
More than one in four Quebecers aged 15 and over identify as informal caregivers, most supporting someone aged 65 or older. The findings show that women and adults aged 45 to 54 are more likely to take on these roles. They also highlight the reality that caregiving is often balanced with paid work, with most caregivers remaining employed.
The U.S. and Iran have agreed to a tentative deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. These McGill Experts can provide comment:
Daniel Douek, Faculty Lecturer, Department of Political Science, can discuss the international and domestic implications of this move.
daniel.douek [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)
Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Europe for meetings with counterparts in France and Ireland on trade and security partnerships, before attending the G7 Leaders’ Summit, June 15-17. Expected discussion topics include defence, economic security, critical minerals, agriculture, clean energy and emerging technologies such as AI and quantum computing.
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The Canadian government is expected to introduce a bill to ban the use of social media by those who are under 16.
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A bill to ban the sale of energy drinks to people under 16 could be adopted in Quebec by Friday. The push follows the death of a 15-year-old who drank a can of Red Bull while on ADHD medication.
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To help prevent the spread of rabies among raccoons, a “capture‑vaccinate‑release” operation is underway in Montérégie this month to curb cases in the region and prevent their spread toward Montreal.
Michael Libman, MD, is a Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases and a member of the Centre for Tropical Diseases at McGill University. He can speak to the risk of rabies transmission to humans, what to do in case of bites or contact with wildlife and the importance of such vaccination campaigns in reducing public health risks.
Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada has announced that over the next two years, close to $50 million dollars will be spent to reduce homelessness in Montreal. About $20 million will be divided between various boroughs where the problem is acute. A further $29 million will go to frontline community groups that work with unhoused people.
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