The Canadian Medical Association is warning that science is under attack and false health information is spreading rapidly, with serious implications for public trust and patient health.

A statement released Wednesday in collaboration with research and clinical organizations across Canada called for collective action to counter misinformation and support science.

The following experts from McGill University are available to comment:

Classified as: Daiva Nielsen, Ma’n H. Zawati, Department of Medicine, School of Human Nutrition, Department of Equity, Ethics and Policy, Faculty of Law
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Published on: 11 Sep 2025

World Happiness Report 2025, released Thursday, ranks countries based on survey data measuring people's self-reported life satisfaction. Canada, once among the top 10, has dropped from 6th place in 2013 to 18th in 2025, mirroring a wider decline among industrial nations.

McGill University has an expert who can comment on this topic:

Classified as: Christopher Barrington-Leigh, Happiness, Bieler School of Environment, Department of Equity, Ethics and Policy
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Published on: 20 Mar 2025
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