�㽶��Ƶ News - antonia maioni

$2-million gift from Montreal philanthropist Stephen Jarislowsky to explore the impact of new technology on society

webfull — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 16:43:15 +0000

As society grapples with myriad technology-related issues, including biases in facial recognition software, algorithms to identify hate speech and misinformation, as well as growing concerns over privacy and data protection, a new Chair in McGill’s Department of Philosophy seeks to bridge the gap between technology and pressing ethical, social and political questions. The Chair will be supported by a $2-million gift from The Jarislowsky Foundation to undertake ground-breaking research and study about technology and its impact on individuals and societies.

Published: 30 July 2020

A $10-million donation establishes a new school of public policy at �㽶��Ƶ

webfull — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 17:17:31 +0000

In a world of political polarization, environmental threats, a changing labour market and growing gaps between rich and poor, there has never been a greater need to engage in a thoughtful examination of public policy and train a new generation of policy leaders.

Against this backdrop, �㽶��Ƶ is pleased to announce that it has received a $10-million donation from Max Bell Foundation to establish a new school of public policy at McGill. The School will reside in McGill’s Faculty of Arts.

Published: 7 November 2017

Canadians differ from Trump on view of public health care, poll shows

webfull — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 18:51:00 +0000

Antonia Maioni, a political-science professor at �㽶��Ƶ who has written extensively about health care, said Wednesday that she and her colleagues recently conducted their own poll about Canadian and American attitudes on health care. It found that there is much more polarization in the U.S. than in Canada around the issue of public funding.
Read more: The Globe and Mail

Published: 15 November 2016

Budget

webfull — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 14:49:47 +0000

Published: 21 April 2015

How research can reshape Canada’s workplace culture

webfull — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 21:30:00 +0000

Published: 12 November 2014

McGill expert: Liberal government budget - June 4

webfull — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 14:21:51 +0000

Published: 2 June 2014

McGill Experts: 2012 U.S. Presidential Race

webfull — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 17:49:48 +0000

With the U.S. Presidential Election Day on November 6, Americans must decide whether to re-elect President Barack Obama for a second term or vote for Republican candidate Mitt Romney.

Published: 1 October 2012