Ricardo Hausmann on Strategies for Canadian Growth | Paul Wells Substack
October 20, 2026 | Our 2026 McGill Max Bell Lecturer Ricardo Hausmann spoke to Paul Wells on his advice to Canada in a post-American world. Hausmann draws parallels between Canadian and Australian economic development, and identifies pharmaceuticals, aerospace, and defence as key industries for Canadian investment, to strengthen the nation's growth opportunities.
Second Century Commission Brings Together Prominent Canadian and U.S. Experts to Rebuild Bilateral Partnership
October 20, 2026 | The Second Century Commission on Canada-U.S. Relations officially announced its 18 commissioners, with their inaugural meeting taking place in Baltimore on October 20–21, 2026. The Max Bell School is a proud supporting partner of the Second Century Comission, alongside CIGI and Johns Hopkins SAIS. Jennifer Welsh represents the School in her role as Executive co-Director of the Commission, and Vincent Rigby was appointed as a commissioner.
Mary Bartram on the 2017-2027 Federal Mental Health Transfer
October 13, 2026 | Mary Bartram released an article on CMAJ regarding the successes and challenges that are associated with the federal mental health transfer budget, after almost 10 years.
Siobhan Harty on the future of Bill C-40 | The Globe and Mail
October 7, 2026 | Siobhan Harty recently co-authored an article with Jeffrey F. Collins on the future of Canadian defence, particularly with the introduction of Bill C-40.
Aengus Bridgman and Taylor Owen on False Information Surrounding the Quebec Elections
October 8, 2026 | Angus Bridgman and Taylor Owen spoke to CTV News the role of generative AI chatbots in the recent Quebec Elections, and how they contribute to inaccurate decision-making in citizens.
Jennifer Welsh on Canada's new foreign policy moment | The Herle Burly Podcast
September 5, 2026 | Jennifer Welsh spoke to David Herle and Colin Robertson on Canada’s evolving role in the international order, as the current U.S. administration increasingly strains relationships with Western allies.
Taylor Owen on Meta's settlement that could transform social media for kids | The Globe and Mail
August 28, 2026 | Taylor Owen published an op-ed in The Globe and Mail delving into the effects of Meta's recent settlement of the lawsuit that accused Meta of intentionally designing its platforms to be addictive to kids.
Anna Jahn on Why Universities Need to Stop Policing AI | The Globe and Mail
Nicholas King Co-Authors BMJ Article on AI as a Commercial Determinant of Health
July 21, 2026 | Nicholas King has co-authored a new BMJ article, "Artificial intelligence as a new commercial determinant of health," led by Itai Bavli (UBC). The paper proposes a new analytical framework to help identify how commercial actors are using AI to shape health behaviours and the flow of health information.
Pearl Eliadis on Mandatory Minimums and Judicial Discretion | iHeart Radio
Andrew Potter on Canadian Pride and a Bigger Flag | The Line
July 1, 2026 | Andrew Potter marks Canada Day in The Line by reading the latest polling on Canadian pride. Abacus Data shows pride back up to 77%, matching 1985 levels after cratering to 34% when Justin Trudeau left office, even as the country's core arguments over identity and symbols remain unresolved.
Andrew Potter on America's Heel Turn at 250 | The Globe and Mail
July 3, 2026 | Andrew Potter marks America's 250th birthday in a Globe and Mail op-ed reading Trump's foreign policy through the lens of professional wrestling. Potter argues the Oval Office ambush of Volodymyr Zelensky was America's "Bash at the Beach moment," when the world's most reliable babyface visibly turned heel.
Pearl Eliadis on the CQPI's New Report to Prevent Homelessness in Quebec
July 2, 2026 | Pearl Eliadis led the Quebec Homelessness Prevention Collaborative's (CQPI) new report, which sets out 17 recommendations to prevent homelessness in Quebec, chief among them enshrining the right to housing in the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms.
