Experts: Back-to-school
With the new school year just around the corner, McGill experts are available to provide perspectives on issues affecting students, parents and teachers.
Expert: Churchill Falls
Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador announced an energy deal this week that will triple the capacity of the Churchill Falls generating station. The deal was made in collaboration with the federal government: Ottawa is to contribute $10 billion toward upgrades, alongside related projects. The deal replaces the 1969 pact and the 2024 memorandum of understanding between Hydro-Québec and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro, which jointly own the station.
Experts: Proposed U.S childhood vaccine schedule changes
The U.S. president has signed an executive order calling for significant changes to the country’s childhood vaccination schedule, including offering separate measles, mumps and rubella vaccines instead of the combined MMR vaccine and reducing the number of routinely recommended childhood vaccines from 18 to 11.
Expert: Spike in demand for youth mental health support
Kids Help Phone is seeing a sharp increase in youth seeking support overnight. New data from the national helpline shows overnight text conversations rose 24 per cent during the first half of 2026 compared with the same period last year. On average, the service receives a text every 90 seconds.
A McGill University expert is available to comment:
Expert: Cat in Quebec contracts rabies
Pet owners are being urged to vaccinate their animals after rabies was confirmed in a stray cat in the Montérégie region for the first time, as raccoon rabies continues to spread in southeastern Quebec.
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Expert: Testosterone, masculinity and the politics of “low T”
The Trump administration's decision to screen U.S. military personnel for testosterone deficiency has renewed debate about the hormone's role in health and performance. The move also reflects wider discussions in the United States and beyond about masculinity and the influence of "low T" narratives in politics and popular culture.
This McGill expert is available to comment:
Experts: New U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods
The Trump administration is threatening to impose new 50 per cent tariffs on a variety of Canadian goods, ranging from wine to hockey sticks, to come into effect in 30 days.
These McGill experts are available to comment:
Diya Jiang, PhD candidate and course lecturer, Department of Political Science, can speak about:
Expert: Bank of Canada’s interest rate announcement
On Wednesday, the Bank of Canada will announce whether it is changing the overnight interest rate, currently 2.25 per cent. The rate has an impact both on inflation and on economic growth.
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Experts: Cyclosporiasis outbreak
There is an outbreak of cyclosporiasis in the United States. The foodborne illness, caused by the cyclospora parasite, is characterized by relapsing digestive symptoms, such as explosive diarrhea.
The parasite is linked to contaminated fruits, vegetables and crop water, as well as unsanitary washroom facilities for agricultural workers.
McGill experts are available to comment on this topic:
Experts: Royal Canadian Navy's new fleet of submarines
Mark Carney’s government is expected to officially announce later today its choice of builder for Canada’s new fleet of submarines.
McGill University experts are available to comment:
Julian Karaguesian, Lecturer, Department of Economics, is an economic and policy expert who worked in the international trade and finance branch of Canada’s Ministry of Finance for more than 25 years.
Experts: Summer stresses on families
The end of the school year brings with it a change of routine that in some cases can place stress on family members and family dynamics: parents often struggle with logistical challenges and some children and teens may face boredom and be separated from important social relationships.
These experts are available to comment:
Experts: Heart-related health risks in heat waves
As a heat wave rolls into southern Quebec, public health officials are urging residents to take precautions.
Expert: Comiccon and the psychology of fandom
Montreal Comiccon will take place July 3 to 5 at the Palais des congrès, bringing together enthusiasts of comics, anime, gaming, film and pop culture.
Experts: CUSMA trade talks
The Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade comes up for review as of July 1. These McGill experts can provide comment.
Diya Jiang, PhD candidate and course lecturer, Department of Political Science, can speak about:
Expert: “Incel” rhetoric linked to fatal shootout in Cote-des-Neiges on Monday
The man reported to be responsible for deadly shootings yesterday allegedly left behind a manifesto using language associated with the “involuntary celibacy” — or “incel” — movement.
This expert can provide commentary:
Esli Chan is a PhD Candidate in the Department of Political Science. She has conducted academic research on incel and gender-based violence in Canada.
esli.chan [at] mail.mcgill.ca (English)
