Biological invasions are a major threat to ecosystems, biodiversity, and human well-being, resulting in ecosystem degradation and causing economic costs in the multi-trillions of euros globally. A study led by McGill University sheds light on the stark economic cost resulting from biological invasions in the European Union (EU).

Classified as: alien invasion, biological invasion, European Union, economic costs, invasive species, Sustainability
Published on: 13 Jul 2023

Boris Johnson has set out his vision for a trade deal with the EU, saying there is "no need" for the UK to follow Brussels' rules. The PM called for a Canada-style free trade deal, saying the UK would return to the Withdrawal Agreement if such a deal was not reached. (BBC)

The McGill experts who can talk about this subject are:

Brian Cowan, Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Early Modern British History, Department of History and Classical Studies 

Classified as: brexit, European Union, Trade
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Published on: 3 Feb 2020

“The government is to release a leaked Brexit analysis that shows the UK economy would be significantly worse off in every modelled scenario, after it decided not to oppose a Labour motion calling for the documents to be issued.” (The Guardian)

Brian Lewis, Professor of History, Department of History & Classical Studies, McGill University

Classified as: brexit, Brain Lewis, European Union, United Kingdom, Great Britain
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Published on: 31 Jan 2018

"June 23 has finally been set for the momentous 'in or out' British vote on whether to abandon the 28-nation European Union." (CBC)

Classified as: European Union, referendum, Brian Lewis, United Kingdom, brexit, Great Britain, Brian Cowan
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Published on: 22 Feb 2016
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