Pearl Eliadis on the CQPI's New Report to Prevent Homelessness in Quebec
July 2, 2026 | Pearl Eliadis led the Quebec Homelessness Prevention Collaborative's (CQPI) new report, which sets out 17 recommendations to prevent homelessness in Quebec, chief among them enshrining the right to housing in the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms. Drawing on research contributions from across McGill, the report responds to what Eliadis calls "increasingly alarming, even catastrophic" levels of homelessness, with the number of people affected rising 44% between 2018 and 2022.
Published: 3 July 2026McGill’s Position on Collective Bargaining with Faculty Unions
Bargaining Update – COFAM
On June 3, 2026, McGill University and the Confederation of Faculty Associations of McGill (COFAM) held a scheduled bargaining session that was administrative in nature. During the meeting, both parties reviewed articles that had been exchanged since the previous bargaining session in April 2026. These included provisions relating to Tenure and Tenure-Track Librarians, Contract Librarians, Leaves of Absence, and Unranked Contract Academic Staff, as well as the status of the articles that remained to be exchanged in order to complete the University's response package.
Published: 3 July 2026Bargaining Update – AMPL
Meetings between McGill University and the Association of McGill Professors of Law (AMPL) took place on April 29, May 12, May 13, and June 2, during which the parties reached agreement on additional items.
The parties have now resolved the majority of issues that could be addressed through negotiations. The remaining outstanding matters will proceed to arbitration for resolution.
The arbitration dates agreed upon by the parties and the arbitrator are August 26, October 26, November 11, and December 8 and 15.
Published: 3 July 2026In Conversation with the Music Studies Area Coordinator Andrea Creech
Construction starts: Chancellor Day Hall – Student Space Renovation (Lot 1)
McGill University’s Facilities Management and Ancillary Services (FMAS) will carry out Project 19-166 OCDH – Student Space Renovation – Lot 1 at Chancellor Day Hall on the Downtown Campus.
The project consists of revitalizing and renovating areas in the basement of Chancellor Day Hall, including patching and painting in hallways and student areas, as well as updating furniture.
Published: 2 July 2026Des diplômés de McGill nommés à l’Ordre du Canada
Honorés pour leurs contributions en santé publique, en génie et en innovation
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Prof. Joshua Skorburg, IVADO visiting fellow at the Chair
Prof. Joshua Skorburg will be a new visiting fellow at the Chair.
Fellow Bio: Joshua August (Gus) Skorburg is Associate Professor of Philosophy, Academic Co-Director of the Centre for Advancing Responsible and Ethical Artificial Intelligence (CARE-AI), and Faculty Affiliate at the One Health Institute at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada. From 2018-2022 he was Adjunct Professor in the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University. He received his PhD in Philosophy in 2017 from the University of Oregon. His research spans topics in applied ethics and moral psychology.
Published: 2 July 2026Experts: 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:
Published: 2 July 2026Des travaux de McGill au cœur d’un projet de réforme juridique visant la prévention de l’itinérance au Québec
Parmi les 17 recommandations élaborées par de multiples partenaires figure l’enchâssement du droit au logement dans la Charte des droits et libertés de la personne
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McGill alumni appointed to the Order of Canada
Honoured for contributions in public health, engineering and innovation
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La communauté de McGill bien représentée parmi les nouveaux récipiendaires de l’Ordre national du Québec
Rémi Quirion est nommé grand officier après une carrière remarquable en recherche à McGill et en leadership scientifique au Québec
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McGill community well represented among new Ordre national du Québec appointees
Rémi Quirion named Grand officier after landmark career spanning McGill research and Quebec science leadership
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McGill research underpins legal reform project aimed at preventing homelessness in Quebec
Developed with multiple partners, the project’s 17 recommendations include enshrining the right to housing in Quebec’s Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms
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Pearl Eliadis on Quebec's Domestic Violence Disclosure Law | Weekends with Rob Fai
June 20, 2026 | Pearl Eliadis joined Weekends with Rob Fai to unpack Quebec's newly passed Bill 4, the Gabby Renaud Law, which comes into force in December and will allow people at risk of intimate partner violence to request information about a partner's police or corrections history. Modelled in part on the UK's Clare's Law, the Quebec version stands out from similar disclosure regimes already in place in Alberta and Saskatchewan by pairing "the right to ask and the right to know" with a support component for people once they receive that information.
Published: 1 July 2026Service Interruption: Work Study Employer Subsidization Service
The Work Study Employer Subsidization Service is currently unavailable. Staff are unable to access the application at this time.
IT Services is actively investigating the issue and working to restore service as quickly as possible. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
Published: 30 June 2026Experts: Heart-related health risks in heat waves
As a heat wave rolls into southern Quebec, public health officials are urging residents to take precautions.
A new study led by McGill researchers highlights how heat waves can increase the risk of heart problems. Analyzing more than 260,000 hospital admissions in Montreal over five summers, they found the risk of hospitalization for heart conditions rose by about eight per cent on the hottest days compared to days with more moderate temperatures.
Published: 30 June 2026Dr. Anthony Gifuni, Montreal Gazette
Opinion: The identity trap of incel rage.
Published: 30 June 2026Important Update – Uline Purchases / Mise à jour importante – Achats auprès d’Uline
Dear McGill Finance Community Member,
Following Procurement Service’s communication from June 23rd regarding the removal of Uline from MMP, we wish to inform you that purchases from Uline using University funds will no longer be reimbursable through Workday Expenses.
Thank you.
Chère membre de la communauté financière de McGill,
Published: 30 June 2026