A new international study offers insights into the health risks posed by crops’ absorption of “contaminants of emerging concern” (CECs) and flags knowledge gaps the authors say must be addressed.

CECs include pharmaceuticals, microplastics, engineered nanomaterials and PFAS (commonly known as “forever chemicals”). The researchers warn that even when present at very low concentrations, these chemicals can subtly alter plant physiology, disrupt soil health and pose wider environmental and human health risks.

La première cohorte admise par l’entremise du Passerelle pour les personnes candidates noires célèbre une étape importante vers une meilleure représentation en santé

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First students admitted through the Black Candidate Pathway celebrate milestone, advancing representation in health care

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Soaring stock prices boosted returns at major Canadian pension plans, even as a slowdown in private equity weighed on overall performance at funds like the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan. But strong equity returns don't necessarily mean pension plans should allocate more capital to stocks, Sebastien Betermier told Bloomberg. 

"Valuations are high, so there is a risk of investing in listed equities at their peak," says Betermier, an associate professor of finance at McGill Desautels.  

Most of us interact with large language models like ChatGPT and Claude through browsers or apps, but AI agents can apply the power of LLMs in entirely different ways. Agents can independently plan and execute multi-step tasks across multiple software systems, but they should be approached with caution, says Matissa Hollister, an assistant professor of organizational behaviour at McGill Desautels. 

MEO Director Aengus Bridgman was recently featured in Savoir média's digital series La guerre des cerveaux (War of the Mind), in an episode titled, Les algorithmes comme armes de guerres (Algorithms as weapons of war).

AGSEM presented their monetary proposals on March 11, and the University provided responses on March 18 and 25. Additional bargaining sessions are scheduled for April and May.

On February 27, 2026, the Association of McGill Professors of Science (AMPS) filed the attached petition for the certification of the non-unionized academic staff of the Faculty of Science.

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March 26, 2026 | As questions grow around how systemic discrimination is assessed in Quebec, Pearl Eliadis spoke to CBC News about the realities of bringing forward race-based complaints in the workplace. She notes that the burden of proof remains very high, particularly in cases where discrimination unfolds through subtle, cumulative interactions. Eliadis underscores the importance of documenting experiences in real time and seeking legal advice early, pointing to broader concerns about how such cases are investigated and the barriers individuals face in having them recognized.

Shareholders of Air Transat rejected Quebec media magnate Pierre-Karl Péladeau’s attempt to gain control of the travel company’s board. The billionaire businessman has had his eye on the company for some time.

"Owning an airline seems to be very cool stuff. It seems to appeal to egos to some degree," says Karl Moore, Associate Professor at McGill Desautels. Air Transat is carrying a heaving debt load and lost millions in the latest quarter, but there is still a business case to be made for leisure airlines.

A majority of young people fear that AI will displace them in the workplace, and entry-level jobs in AI-affected sectors are already in decline.

While there are a lot of things AI can do, there still needs to be a human in the loop, Simon Blanchette told Radio-Canada.

“Humans need to be there at the beginning and the end of a process to verify a machine’s work,” says Blanchette (BCom’14), Faculty Lecturer at McGill Desautels.  “It’s not a brake on productivity, but a guarantee of quality.” 

Some of our most important learning takes place outside of the classroom, and McGill Desautels has made it a priority for students to have access to experiential learning opportunities. The Lewtas Office of Experiential Learning launched in 2021, thanks to the generosity of alum Don Lewtas (BCom’75).

The war in Iran and the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted the international oil trade, resulting in a dramatic increase in fuel prices worldwide and energy crises in several African and Asian countries. Broader economic impacts are also being felt.

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Pour Christopher Orr, il est essentiel de corriger les disparités entre le Nord et le Sud en matière de recherche et de comprendre ce qui incite les municipalités à prendre des mesures

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The scientist who warned that profit, not science, decides which drugs reach patients. Read more