Expert: Canada aims to double electricity capacity by 2050
A new national strategy aims to double the capacity of the country’s electricity grid by 2050, Prime Minister Mark Carney said as he announced the plan Thursday.
Experts: Trump’s visit to China
U.S. President Donald Trump will travel to Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week. It is expected that talk about trade and the Iran war will dominate their May 13-15 discussions.
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Experts: Parental influence on children’s honesty
Parents have long suspected that their own behaviour carries more weight than what they say to their children. A study involving more than 100 children now confirms this, at least with respect to lying and truthfulness.
Experts: AI, present and future
Artificial Intelligence is transforming the world. These McGill experts can comment on a wide range of topics related to AI.
Experts: Gardening season
As temperatures rise, gardeners across Canada are beginning to dig their hands in the dirt in the hopes of growing something green. McGill University experts are available to provide comment on this year’s gardening season.
Experts: Quebec digital health records pilot project
Santé Québec will launch a new system of digital health records (Le Dossiers santé numérique) on May 9 in the CIUSSS de la Mauricie-et-du-Centre-du-Québec and the CIUSSS du Nord-de-l'Île-de-Montréal.
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Experts: Mental Health Week 2026
Mental Health Week (May 4–10) brings attention to mental well-being across Canada. This year’s theme emphasizes social connection as a critical component of mental health, aiming to combat loneliness and reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness.
Experts: Canadian spring economic update
Prime Minister Mark Carney presents the federal government's spring economic update Tuesday. These McGill experts can provide insights:
Experts: UAE to leave OPEC
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) have announced it will leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) as of Friday, May 1.
The decision, which the UAE said is motivated by a desire for greater flexibility in its own oil production and exports, comes as the war in Iran has created a worldwide energy crisis.
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Experts: Pollen and seasonal allergies
As winter transitions into spring, pollen in the air is triggering seasonal allergies for many. A warming climate is contributing to earlier seasonal onset, longer growing seasons and increased pollen production. McGill experts are available to comment on this topic.
Experts: New global report on renewable energy
International energy research organization Ember has released its annual Global Electricity Review. It reports that clean energy sources have met all new energy demand since 2025, while electricity generation from fossil fuels has remained unchanged. The review notes that solar power is growing at the fastest rate.
Expert: False health information online
A new survey by the Canadian Medical Association finds that 97 per cent of doctors report having intervened to prevent harm or address consequences after a patient followed false or misleading health information obtained online, including advice from AI.
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Experts: Cannabis use in Quebec
The Québec Cannabis Survey released today shows cannabis use has risen modestly since legalization, with 17 per cent of Quebecers reporting use in 2025, up from 14 per cent in 2018, though trends differ across age groups.
Expert: Orbán’s defeat in Hungary
In an election that brought a record-high turnout, Viktor Orbán, Hungary’s prime minister for the last 16 years, was defeated Sunday by Péter Magyar, leader of the country’s centre-right, pro-European Union Tisza Party.
This change could have important repercussions for Hungary as well as for Europe.
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Experts: Cancer in Canada in 2026
An estimated 254,100 Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer and 87,900 will die from the disease in 2026, according to new modelling published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Lung cancer remains the deadliest form overall, with concerning projected increases in several other types, including cervical cancer.
