Experts: One in four Quebecers now unpaid caregivers

Published: 17 June 2026

New data offer a snapshot of the scale of informal caregiving across Quebec and the people most likely to shoulder that responsibility....

Expert: Comiccon and the psychology of fandom

Published: 30 June 2026

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. 

Experts: New U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods

Published: 21 July 2026

The Trump administration is threatening to impose new 50 per cent tariffs on a variety of Canadian goods, ranging from wine to hockey sticks, to come into effect in 30 days....

Posture can influence your mood and behaviour, McGill study suggests

Published: 3 August 2026

A person's posture appears to affect their emotions and decision-making ability more than they realize, according to new research from McGill University. In a recent study, participants sitting...

Experts: Wildfires 

Published: 27 May 2026

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...

Novel marine monitoring network could help improve environmental protections, shipping regulations in the Lower St. Lawrence

Published: 9 July 2026

A single monitoring network developed by McGill, Natural Resources Canada, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) and Dalhousie University researchers can simultaneously track earthquakes, water...

Restored wetlands aren’t clear-cut wins against climate change, McGill study suggests

Published: 29 July 2026

Wetland restoration is often promoted as a definitive way to support wildlife, improve water quality and help store carbon. However, new research from McGill University suggests the overall climate...

Indoor urban agriculture isn’t necessarily low carbon, McGill study shows

Published: 11 June 2026

Growing lettuce indoors in Canadian cities can be as climate-friendly as conventional farming, but only in regions where electricity is from renewable sources and thus low-carbon, according to a...

McGill study provides further evidence that aspen patches can mitigate wildfires

Published: 7 July 2026

Researchers at McGill University have confirmed that aspen play a key role in forest fire prevention and mitigation across Canada. Planting these trees near communities can reduce both the...

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