Aaliyah Lahai MPP '26 takes second place at AquaHacking Challenge Finale
November 12, 2026 | Alumni Aaliyah Lahai MPP '26 recently competed in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Binational AquaHacking Challenge Finale in Detroit on November 5.
Her team, Limnetic Optical Solutions, took second place and $15,000 in seed funding. Aaliyah competed with teammates Jessica Reemeyer, also a McGill alum, and Ashleigh Addison. Together, they built an AI-powered underwater camera that makes freshwater monitoring simpler, more affordable, and non-invasive.
Siobhan Harty on Strengthening Canada's Defense Sector Act
November 5, 2026 | On November 5, Siobhan Harty appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on National Defence as a witness on Bill C-40, Strengthening Canada's Defence Sector Act.
Vincent Rigby on the new Strategic Strategy
November 5, 2026 | Slater Family Professor of Practice Vincent Rigby recently sat down with the CDA Institute and Centre for Strategic and International Studies to discuss the implications and significance
Matthew Chiasson on non-competes in Canada | Canadian Labour & Employment Law Journal
November 5, 2026 | J.W. McConnell Visiting Scholar Matthew Chiasson recently published a paper on non-competes in the Canadian Labour & Employment Law Journal.
Vincent Rigby on the United States' relationship with Russia
October 30, 2026 | Vincent Rigby recently spoke to 35 West and AM1150 on the relationship between the United States and Russia, and how that can in turn affect Canada's diplomat
Vincent Rigby on Canada's new National Security Strategy
November 2, 2026 | Vincent Rigby recently spoke to The Globe and Mail and the Centre for Strategic Statecraft on Prime Minister Carney's new National Security Strategy, The Plan for a Stronger Canada.
Anil Wasif on Québec’s Case for a Canada-EU Job Market | Policy Magazine
October 30, 2026 | Anil Wasif MPP '21 published an article in Policy Magazine on the Canada-EU Summit, where Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with senior European Union officials to discuss the future of Canada's relationship with Europe.
Vincent Rigby on what Trump's relationship with Russia means for Canada | CBC
October 29, 2026 | Vincent Rigby recently spoke to the CBC on the implications of Trump's rapprochement with Russia.
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.
