Asif Khan on Why the Canada Disability Benefit Falls Short Without Urgent Fixes | Policy Magazine
May 19, 2025 | MPP ’21 Asif Khan in Policy Magazine critically examines the long-awaited rollout of the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB). While the federal government has promoted the CDB as a landmark anti-poverty initiative, Khan argues it falls drastically short. Capped at just $200 per month, the benefit will only lift a fraction of working-age Canadians with disabilities out of poverty in its first decade.
Published: 16 June 2025Professors J. Donald Boudreau and Claire M. Brown named to Ordre de l’excellence en éducation
The prize, awarded to 24 new honourees at the National Assembly, is Quebec’s highest distinction for educators
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Professor John Gyakum (Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences) Recipient of Leo Yaffe Award for Excellence in Teaching 2025
A professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, John Gyakum is an exceptionally talented and gifted educator, who has shaped the learning experience for many students at every stage both within McGill and far beyond, leaving an indelible mark on their academic journeys and future pursuits. Professor Gyakum is equally effective when explaining complex ideas about weather systems to first year students as when leading discussions in more advanced courses on synoptic meteorology.
Published: 16 June 2025Airbus and McGill University are driving innovation in aerospace with an agreement for experiential learning and research
McGill University and Airbus, a world leader in aviation and aerospace, are pleased to announce the signing of a strategic collaborative agreement to foster innovation, training and research in this key sector. This partnership will increase synergies between industry and academia while offering new perspectives to members of the McGill community.
A gateway to research and innovation
Published: 16 June 2025Couples who co-create a shared worldview find greater meaning in life
Fostering shared understanding between romantic partners may be a powerful way for people to navigate uncertainty and build a more meaningful life, a study by McGill researchers suggests.
Published: 16 June 2025McGill Libraries closed June 24 and July 1
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Please note that all McGill Libraries locations and service points, including online reference service will be closed on Tuesday, June 24 and Tuesday, July 1 (statutory holidays).
On Monday, June 23 and Monday, June 30, the Humanities & Social Sciences Library, Schulich Library and Marvin Duchow Music Library services and spaces will be available.
Published: 13 June 2025Clarity is key when passing control of a family business to the next generation
Even the most successful family businesses often don’t withstand the march of time. Just because one generation had what the right skills and temperament to run a business doesn’t mean their grandchildren will. But the Vancouver-based chocolate maker Purdys Chocolate bucks the trend, with a third-generation leader poised to take the helm.
Published: 13 June 2025Emerging tech can help make business’ more resilient
Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence have the power to boost business’ efficiency, but they can also make an organizations more resilient.
Predictive analytics are one way that companies can help ensure they’re prepared for whatever comes next. Predictive analytics can turn raw data into, writes Karl Moore in Forbes.com.
Published: 13 June 2025MBA graduate learned the art of networking at McGill
For Renaud Thomassin, being a francophone at McGill unlocked a new way of being Quebecois--one in which you can navigate easily between cultures.
“Beyond the knowledge and skills that I gained, I also discovered the art of networking--and it’s already opened doors for me,” says Thomassin, a MBA graduate. He encourages others who have only studied at francophone schools to consider McGill. “The university offered me an incredible experience and unique opportunities.”
Published: 13 June 2025Intermingling of business and corporate affairs makes governing country as “CEO” impossible
After the federal government’s speech from the throne in May 2025, Bloc Québecois leader Yves-Francois Blanchet accused Prime Minister Mark Carney of seeking to centralize power and act as Canada’s CEO. But it’s unclear that running a country like a CEO is even possible. After all, a country is simply not the same as a company. Writing about similar rhetoric from right-wing US politicians in the early years of the first Trump administration, Prof.
Published: 13 June 2025Appointment of Alanna Watt as Interim Dean of the Faculty of Science
Dear community members,
I am pleased to announce that Professor Alanna Watt, of the Department of Biology, has graciously agreed to take on the role of Interim Dean of Science, effective July 1, 2025. She will oversee the Faculty while we continue the search for a new Dean of Science. In accordance with the University Statutes, an Advisory Committee will be established to support this process.
Experience and expertise
Published: 13 June 2025Associate Professor Mahshid!
We are delighted to announce that Professor Sara Mahshid has been awarded tenure! Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition.
A congratulatory message from our Department Chair, Adam Hendricks: "Congratulations, Sara! Your contributions to the department and university over the past several years have been truly impressive. I’m honored to have you as a colleague."
Published: 13 June 2025Why some coral reefs resist bleaching
A new study led by researchers at McGill University and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) in Panama reveals why some corals resist bleaching while others don’t: the answer lies in a complex partnership between corals and their microbial allies, shaped by the history of the waters they inhabit.
Published: 12 June 2025McGill's Mentorship Network is down
We are currently experiencing issues with McGill’s Mentorship Network. IT Services is working towards a resolution, and we thank you for your patience during this time. This will impact mentors and mentees participating in eligible peer mentorship programs or groups.
Check back here for status updates.
Thank you for understanding.
Published: 21 March 2024
Vincent Rigby on Meeting Canada’s NATO Defence Targets | National Post
June 9, 2025 | Vincent Rigby was quoted in the National Post in response to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement that Canada will meet NATO’s 2% defence spending target this fiscal year, adding over $9 billion. Rigby, who previously served as national security and intelligence adviser, called the move a significant and welcome shift from earlier governments, emphasizing that it shows Canada is taking its defence commitments seriously. He noted that this is not just about supporting allies—it’s also about protecting Canadian interests and values.
Published: 12 June 2025Michael Black on Canada’s Defence Spending Challenges and NATO’s Future Targets | Policy Magazine
June 11, 2025 | MPP ’25 Michael Black examines in Policy Magazine Prime Minister Mark Carney’s pledge to meet NATO’s 2% defence spending target by 2026 and the upcoming NATO Summit’s proposal to raise it to 5%. He highlights challenges like strained defence industries and production bottlenecks revealed by the Ukraine war, noting Canada’s difficulty replenishing artillery shells. While buying U.S. equipment offers a quick fix, reliance on the U.S. poses political and capacity risks.
Published: 12 June 2025Pearl Eliadis on Taking Bill 96 and Bill 21 to the United Nations Human Rights Committee | Montreal Gazette
June 12, 2025 | Reporting on a public forum organized by the Task Force on Linguistic Policy, the Montreal Gazette highlights Pearl Eliadis’s warning that if the Supreme Court of Canada does not intervene to limit Quebec’s use of the notwithstanding clause in laws like Bill 96 and Bill 21, the anglophone community should consider taking their case to the United Nations Human Rights Committee.
Published: 12 June 2025Vincent Rigby on Canada’s Accelerated Defence Spending | CDA Institute
June 9, 2025 | In an interview for the Conference of Defence Associations (CDA) Institute’s Expert Series, Vincent Rigby reacts to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement that Canada will accelerate defence spending to reach 2% of GDP by the end of the 2025–26 fiscal year. Rigby unpacks the hurdles ahead—including the recruitment and retention crisis, slow procurement processes, and the complexity of aligning new investments with operational readiness.
Published: 12 June 2025